Following the successful launch of the revived Play for Today strand, 5 has confirmed the next wave of films. Six brand-new one-off films have been announced, working with the two production companies from the first series. 3×45’ films from Vertigo Films and 3×60’ films from LA Productions. The productions will all have a limited theatrical release. The […]
Six new live channels and hundreds of hours of on-demand programming will launch on 5’s streaming service, following a deal with Hearst Networks and an expanded partnership with AMC Networks International (AMCNI) UK. The new launches build on 5’s strategy to expand its streamed offering with curated partner content to sit alongside 5’s own drama […]
5 has confirmed its refreshed daytime line-up for 2026, unveiling a new talk show fronted by Matt Allwright as it invests further in in the schedule and expands its output with ITN Productions. Storm Huntley is set to welcome new co-host Alexis Conran, Jeremy Vine will continue in his regular slot, while Vanessa Feltz will round off the 5 […]
5 has announced the return of Celebrity Puzzling, the hit quiz show hosted by broadcaster Jeremy Vine with Team Captains Sally Lindsay and Carol Vorderman. The new season will see more of the nation’s favourite stars put through their paces with a series of mind-bending puzzles. The series is produced by Potato (part of ITV […]
Women in Film and Television UK (WFTV) is continuing its commitment to female leadership with the launch of the 2025 Fast Track to Fearless Leadership Programme. The programme for women in leadership roles, in partnership with Sunbelt Rentals, equips female leaders with the skills, agility, and vision to reshape the future of film, television, screen […]
NFL fans in the UK don’t always have the easiest time of it. Traditionally, this kind of content has been costly to show, and coverage in the country has been sporadic and limited as a result. Butat least for the next few years, all of that is in the past! The NFL recently announced multiyear […]
The Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales has announced Sarah Rose as its new Chief Executive Officer. Rose will take up the role in February 2026. Rose joins The Royal Foundation from Paramount, where she has served as President of Channel 5 and UK Regional Lead. As Chief Executive Officer, she will […]
Everyone TV has announced that Freely – the free streaming service formed via a strategic partnership between the UK’s main public service broadcasters (PSBs) – has reached over half a million weekly users. Data also reveals that younger audiences are the early adopters of Freely, with the largest proportion of users aged 16-34 years. To […]
5 and Paramount UK have announced a new multi-year partnership with the NFL and CBS Sports to bring live coverage of the NFL season free-to-air to viewers across the UK. Every week through the NFL season, two Sunday evening games will be broadcast; the first at 6pm on 5 and the second at 9pm on […]
The Wonder Women Conference 2025 has unveiled the line-up of speakers for its third annual one-day event set to lead conversations about the future of the industry and its impact on women who work in the creative industries. Hosted by Wonder Women, the pioneering network dedicated to advancing diverse women in Television, Film and the […]