'Lost' is an action thriller about a group of plane crash survivors who are stranded on a remote island where dark forces are at work around them. It was written by the creator of hit show 'Alias', and features 'Lord of the Rings' star, Dominic Monaghan.
'Desperate Housewives' is a dark comedy drama following the apparent domestic bliss of a group of upmarket suburban housewives. It is narrated through the eyes of deceased wife, who aims to uncover the group's secrets. It features 'Superman' star and Bond girl Teri Hatcher.
The shows will first air in the US on ABC this autumn. Both dramas were licensed from Buena Vista International Television.
June Dromgoole, controller of acquisitions for Channel 4, said: "We are thrilled to have acquired these two shows, which represent the latest in our tradition of acquiring the best of American series, and that our relationship with Buena Vista continues with these two highly anticipated dramas."
Channel 4 recently screened the last ever episodes of 'Friends', 'Sex and the City' and 'Frasier', leaving a marked gap in the broadcaster's schedule.
Jay Kandola, head of acquired programming at Channel 4, told Broadcast magazine that she already has the shows tipped for the top: "While I wouldn't describe it ['Desperate Wives'] as a replacement for either 'Ally McBeal' or 'Sex and the City', it does feel like this is going to be an indulgent female watch that gives the same kind of pleasure."
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