UKTV has appointed Helen Perry as Head of Drama to lead the multi-channel broadcaster’s growing original drama slate. Starting in January 2024, Perry will executive produce scripted drama programmes across UKTV’s Alibi, Drama and Dave channels. Reporting to Hilary Rosen, Director of Commissioning, Perry will join the team responsible for creating some of UKTV’s most […]
UKTV has commissioned two new seasons of Find It, Fix It, Flog It for factual channel Yesterday and free streaming service, UKTV Play. The new seasons will be fronted by Henry Cole and Simon O’Brien, who will both return to rummage through the UK’s sheds, barns and garages exploring the unique items and personal curios […]
UKTV has announced that World’s Most Dangerous Roads (8×60’) is returning to Dave and UKTV Play for a second series. Following the success of the first series, which aired earlier this year, the new series will see a whole new batch of comedy pairings set off on a daring journey to navigate some of the […]
Raffolux, the digital raffle operator, has secured a £1.5 million (€1.7m) investment through a unique fundraising initiative with media company UKTV Ventures. The partnership involves an investment in premium advertising on UKTV linear TV channels in exchange for minority equity stakes in direct-to-consumer start-ups. They aim to help the business scale at pace to become […]
Commercial broadcaster UKTV has announced the launch of a new Everyday Sustainability campaign, dedicating £1 million worth of its own airtime across the network’s seven linear channels and streaming service, UKTV Play, to encourage viewers to make more sustainable lifestyle choices. To launch the first year of the initiative, UKTV is tackling food waste and […]
UKTV has announced its first true crime commission for free-to-air entertainment channel W and streaming service UKTV Play. Red Flag (8 x 60’) is a UKTV Original series produced by First Look TV and will air in 2024. Over eight compelling episodes, the stories of people who have been catfished, gaslit and deceived are told […]
In a brand new six-part UKTV Original series, Like A Shot Entertainment, part of the Argonon group, pays homage to modern engineering marvels and mind-blowing mechanical feats in Tony Robinson’s Marvellous Machines, airing later in 2023 on Yesterday and free streaming service UKTV Play. The science-packed series, presented by Sir Tony Robinson, travels the world […]
Samsung Electronics has announced a number of channels arriving on Samsung TV Plus. DAZN has joined the roster of international sporting brands now available in the UK, with two new channels, DAZN Women’s Football and DAZN Ringside, both free-to-view on Samsung devices. The arrival of these channels is bringing wider accessibility to boxing, MMA and […]
UKTV has commissioned a new series of the BBC Four programme, Canal Boat Diaries (10×60′) for factual channel Yesterday and free streaming service, UKTV Play, having licensed the format rights from the BBC. The new UKTV Original series will continue to be presented by narrowboat enthusiast Robbie Cumming, in a new, longer 60’ slot. The series […]
UKTV has commissioned Classic Car Hunters (w/t) for leading factual channel Yesterday and free streaming service UKTV Play. The series, produced by Wiser Films, follows the work of mechanic Sheldon Nichols, supported by bodywork expert Peter Harriott as they work to a client’s brief and budget to find a suitable car and carry out any […]