Disney, MTV shows now on iTunes in the UK

MUMBAI: Apple’s iTunes has got on board television programming from Disney Channel, MTV, ABC Studios, Nickelodeon and Paramount Comedy, which are now available for £1.89 an episode in the UK.

iTunes customers can choose from a wide range of popular primetime programming including the Emmy Award-winning series Lost, Desperate Housewives, Grey’s Anatomy, Ugly Betty and locally-produced UK series such as MTV’s Barrio 19, Nickelodeon’s Genie in the House and Paramount Comedy’s Comedy Blue. The iTunes Store in the UK currently offers 28 television programs for purchase and download, which can be viewed on a PC or Mac, fifth generation iPod, or on a widescreen TV with Apple TV.

“We’re thrilled to bring TV programming to the iTunes Store in the UK. We’ve got 28 shows and expect to continue to add more great programming,” said Apple’s vice president of iTunes Eddy Cue.

The complete list of television programming on the iTunes Store in the UK includes:

Disney’s ABC Studios’ dramas and comedy-dramas Lost, Desperate Housewives, Grey’s Anatomy, Ugly Betty, Commander in Chief and Nightstalker;

Disney Channel’s children’s programming including Jake Long: American Dragon, Kim Possible, That’s So Raven, The Suite Life of Zack and Cody and Playhouse Disney titles Handy Manny, Little Einsteins and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse;

MTV’s reality favorites Pimp My Ride, Barrio 19, Bam’s Unholy Union, Laguna Beach, and My Sweet Sixteen;

Nickelodeon children’s programming Avatar: The Legend of Aang, Drake and Josh, Dora the Explorer, Genie in the House and SpongeBob SquarePants;

Paramount Comedy hits South Park, Comedy Blue, Jongleurs Unleashed: Part I, That 70’s Show and The World Stands Up.