FX signs up US hit “True Blood”

The next big thing from the US is “True Blood” and the first couple episodes have already been shown at the Edinburgh Festival, on the big screen.

In fact, this series is about Vampires that live amongst the human race, but only feed on artificial blood.

This is smooth series that is giving the producer, HBO, its highest figures since the Sopranos, although in the early days there were doubts that the show would make it.

The True Blood experience is about to be shown on the satellite and digital TV channel FX sometime in July, where it is being given the essential adult viewing tag.

Terrestrial viewers need not worry about missing out on this show, because it will also be shown on Channel Four, but there is no information as to when that is likely to be.