'The Wire' to air on BBC Two
Thursday, March 12 2009, 23:50 GMT
By Dan French
BBC Two have announced that it will air the entire five seasons of HBO's series The Wire.
It will be the first time the show - starring Dominic West, Sonja John and Lance Reddick - has aired on terrestrial television in the UK.
Speaking about the acquisition, BBC Two controller Janice Hadlow said: "The Wire is an exceptional series that will complement the range of distinctive and original UK drama available to viewers on BBC Two."
Sue Deeks, BBC Television's head of series, added: "We are delighted to offer terrestrial viewers the opportunity to watch this ground-breaking series- it's a wonderful chance for everyone to see what the critics have been raving about for so long."
