BT Vision deal brings 'Lost', 'Housewives'

Internet and digital terrestrial television hybrid service BT Vision is to feature shows including Lost and Desperate Housewives in a deal with Disney-ABC.

It is the first agreement between the pair and covers repeat rights for more than 650 episodes. Subscribers will be able to rent them pay-per-view or pay monthly for unlimited access.

Other series include Ugly Betty, Scrubs and Grey’s Anatomy.

BT Vision chief executive Dan Marks said: "So many of these series, such as Lost and Desperate Housewives, continue to catch the imagination of viewers and media alike and now all these series will be available to BT Vision customers whenever they want to see them."

It already has content from numerous broadcasters including Warner Music Group, BBC Worldwide and Paramount.