BBC America signs new 'Footballers Wives'

BBC America has picked up the rights to the current, fifth series of ITV's Footballers' Wives.

The glitzy soccer drama ranks as the US network's highest-rated series in the all-important 18-34 demographic.

The deal also includes ITV2 spinoff drama Footballers' Wives: Extra Time, which will be retitled Footballers' Wives: Overtime for the American market.

Kathryn Mitchell, general manager at BBC America, said: “We’re glad that the viewers and critics alike are having as much fun with Footballers Wives as we are."