Desperate Measures pre-sold worldwide
Jan 20, 2023
Channel 5 drama Desperate Measures, produced by Clapperboard, has been acquired by SBS Australia, TVNZ in New Zealand, while in Europe, Virgin Media Television Ireland, TV4 in Sweden and MTV3 in Finland have all licensed the 4-part show.
Amanda Abbington (Sherlock, Mr Selfridge) stars as Rowan, a diligent, hardworking single mother who turns to a daring heist in an attempt to save her son from a local drug lord. Alongside Abington, Desperate Measures stars Warren Brown (The Responder, Trigger Point) Sunetra Sarker (Casualty, Ackley Bridge) and Francis Magee (Game of Thrones).
“Though the lengths to which Rowan goes are quite extraordinary, this is a story of a mother doing whatever it takes to protect her son; a truly universal theme that audiences anywhere can relate to,” says Lucy Roberts, Director of Sales, Western Europe at Eccho Rights.
The action thriller is set for premiere in Q1 2023 in the UK.
Other News
3rd Feb, 2026
Amazon MX Player acquire three new Turkish dramas
Amazon MX Player, Amazon’s free video streaming service, and International distributor Eccho Rights have extended their long-standing strategic collaboration with the addition of three acclaimed Turkish drama series, further strengthening the genre’s presence for audiences across India.
The newly acquired titles - Winds of Love (Rüzgarlı Tepe), Brave and Beautiful (Cesur ve Güzel) and Everywhere I Go (Her Yerde Sen) will stream on Amazon MX Player, reinforcing the streaming service’s focus on bringing globally successful stories to Indian viewers in accessible, local-language formats. The additions build on a sustained partnership that has consistently delivered high-performing Turkish content, positioning Amazon MX Player as a key destination for international drama in India.
Melis Hamamcioglu, Director of Digital Media Acquisition & Content Sales at Eccho Rights, shared, “Our partnership with Amazon MX Player has grown steadily over the years, and we are pleased to expand this collaboration with three new Turkish hits. Amazon MX Player has demonstrated a strong commitment to our content and continues to connect it with a large and passionate audience across India..."
19th Jan, 2026
New LATAM Sales for I Am Mother
International distributor Eccho Rights has secured a new round of broadcast deals for the Turkish drama series I Am Mother (original title: Sandık Kokusu), continuing the title’s strong momentum across the Latin American region.
The latest agreements see the emotional, character-driven drama acquired by Record TV in Brazil, alongside new sales to Telemicro in the Dominican Republic, Venevision in Venezuela and Canal 5 in Honduras.
Produced by O3 Medya and originally commissioned by Show TV in Türkiye, I Am Mother has proven to be one of the most widely travelled Turkish dramas of recent years, resonating with audiences through its powerful exploration of motherhood, loss and resilience.
“I Am Mother continues to connect strongly with broadcasters across Latin America, where there is a clear appetite for emotionally rich, character-led storytelling,” said Barbora Suster, Head of Sales for LATAM at Eccho Rights.