UKTV captures J.J. Abrams' 'Alcatraz'

LONDON -- UKTV, an increasing pressure within the U.K. purchases market, has nabbed exclusive British TV privileges to J.J. Abrams' thriller "Alcatraz." The pay TV operator, possessed through the BBC and Scripps, also guaranteed another skein from Warner Bros. Worldwide Television, medical laffer "Hart of Dixie." Deals were produced by UKTV's director of program purchases Catherine Mackin, and Warner Bros. Worldwide Television prexy Jeffrey Schlesinger. "Alcatraz" will air on UKTV's flagship web Watch, while "Hart of Dixie," that is occur Alabama, is destined for female-friendly funnel Really. Both shows are because of bow on UKTV at the begining of 2012. Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com