Google Play UK nabs HBO back catalogue

Big news for any TV buffs out there. HBO and Google Play UK have entered a deal which sees a mass of hit shows available on the mobile store for the first time in the UK. Huge hit series Game of Thrones is amongst the batch of shows heading to Google Play’s store.

Other shows include True Blood, Boardwalk Empire, Girls and Veep, which are all available to either buy or stream from Google Play now. Down the line hits from HBO’s history such as The Wire, The Sopranos and Band of Brothers will also be available on the platform.

"We are delighted to bring our wide range of programming to Google Play in the UK, and expand on our existing relationship in the US," said HBO's Colin Smith.

"This is an exciting time for HBO in the digital space and we can't wait to work with Google over the coming weeks and months to deliver all of our series and films to their platform, including a host of new and returning HBO shows throughout 2014."

They won’t come cheap though. A season of Game of Thrones will cost £18.49, True Blood £17.49 and Boardwalk Empire cost £21.99. HD quality seasons will also cost more. Singular episodes of Game of Thrones cost £1.89.

Tesco’s Blinkbox service secured the rights to Game of Thrones earlier this year but rivals Netflix, Apple and LoveFilm haven’t been able to secure the rights.