UKTV has announces that the re-imagined series of Bergerac will return for a second instalment, following the overwhelming success of the recent launch. The critically acclaimed drama, starring Damien Molony, will return to the free streaming service U, and U&Drama in 2026. The six-part U&Original series is produced by BlackLight TV, part of Banijay UK, […]
UKTV has acquired the UK premiers of The Hunting Party, the new crime procedural which recently debuted on NBC in the US, and Allegiance, the police drama set in British Columbia which has just aired its second season on CBC in Canada, for its dedicated crime pay channel U&alibi. The deal with NBCUniversal Global TV […]
UKTV and BBC Select today announce the commission of new series, World’s Most Amazing Walks with Robson Green (8 x60’), for leading factual channel U&Yesterday and free streaming service, U, produced by BBC Studios Specialist Factual Productions. The new eight-part series will see the much-loved presenter and actor and keen rambler Robson Green embark on a […]
Virgin Media O2 and UKTV have renewed their partnership in the UK with a multi-year deal securing carriage for UKTV’s pay channels, U&GOLD and U&alibi, streaming service U, and UKTV’s free-to-air channels. As part of the deal, streaming service U will become available to almost all homes with Virgin TV later this summer. Currently, U […]
UKTV has acquired the UK premiere of Side Hustlers, the US business reality series produced by Reese Witherspoon’s production company Hello Sunshine, part of Candle Media, for its free-to-air entertainment channel U&W and streaming service U. UKTV and BBC Studios’ Global Acquisitions Manager, Roxana Rehman, secured the deal, overseen by Melanie Rumani, Global Head of […]
Dave Gorman returns to UKTV after a seven-year hiatus with three brand-new specials for the critically acclaimed and ratings hit, Dave Gorman Modern Life Is Goodish (3×60’). Dave Gorman Modern Life is Goodish ran for five seasons on Dave, attracting 1.5 million viewers per episode at its peak and was one of UKTV’s longest running and successful […]
UKTV has commissioned a new adventure documentary series, Cape Carnage: Killer Catch (10×60’), for U&Dave and streaming service, U. The ten-part series is produced by Sydney-based McAvoy Media. Cape Carnage: Killer Catch follows the Davey family, led by Captain Bruce, his wife, Juanita, and son Tiger, as they make their living in one of the […]
UKTV has reported that its digital first strategy has delivered “strong VoD growth” following the BBC Studios-owned broadcaster’s decision to unite its channels and streaming service under the U masterbrand and combine its previously separate linear and VoD divisions. In 2024, UKTV saw views to its free streaming service U grow by 34 per cent […]
Multi-channel broadcaster UKTV has it invested in Rest Less, the UK’s digital platform for people aged 50 and older, using its multi-million-pound investment fund, UKTV Ventures. With over 1 million members in the UK, Rest Less is a digital platform and advocate designed to support midlifers to get the most out of life. Through a […]
UKTV and BBC Studios have appointed Sophie Judge to the role of Global Acquisitions Manager. Joining the team led by Melanie Rumani, Global Head of Acquisitions for UKTV and BBC Studios, and reporting to Harriet Armston-Clarke, Senior Global Acquisitions Manager, UKTV and BBC Studios, Judge will be responsible for sourcing and securing all genres of […]