ITV4 lands rights to 'Kojak' remake

ITV has snapped up the rights to the remake of cult detective series Kojak for upcoming male station ITV4, Broadcast reported this week.

The show, which aired on the USA Network earlier this year, is likely to form part of the channel's launch lineup in November.

Also thought to be on the schedules is The Sweeney, which previously aired on the broadcaster's now-defunct Granada Plus channel.