Channel 4 to show second season of The Handmaid's Tale

Channel 4 have confirmed they will show the second season of Hulu's The Handmaid's Tale in 2018.

Based on the award-winning, best-selling novel of the same name by Margaret Atwood, The Handmaid’s Tale follows the story of life in the dystopia of Gilead, a totalitarian society in what was formerly part of the United States.

Jay Hunt, Channel 4's Chief Creative Officer said: "The Handmaid’s Tale has been a stand out success for Channel 4. I’m delighted that audiences are also going to be able to enjoy its dark and thought provoking second season."

The show was recently nominated for 13 Emmy Awards.