ITV Studios’ Creative Network has partnered with radio prankster Steve Penk for a digital-first comedy: Steve Penk’s Animal Radio FM. Known as the pioneer of the prank-call, the format reimagines Penk’s classic comedy for today’s digital viewers. Set in a surreal animated world, the show is set in a pirate radio station run by animals. […]

ITV Studios has announced additions to its global sales division, appointing Louisa Forsyth as Vice President, UK and Ireland Sales, and Jonathan Hughes as Vice President, Germany and Benelux Sales. Both executives will report directly to Jemma Harvey, Executive Vice President, EMEA & UK Sales and Distribution. In her new role, Forsyth will lead distribution […]

BIG Media, a producer and distributor of non-fiction programming, has signed a global distribution deal for three of its series with the UK-headquartered ITV Studios and its digital arm Zoo 55.  Among the series in the package is Behind the Move: Secrets of High Stakes Transport (6×60’), a docuseries that unpacks the operations behind transporting […]

Sky has agreed terms to acquire ITV Media & Entertainment from ITV for a total consideration of up to £1.6 billion (€1.86bn) – subject to adjustment for cash, debt and net working capital – comprising £1.2 billion in cash, Love Productions, and up to £0.2 billion in performance-related earn-out, subject to customary conditions and regulatory […]

ITV, the UK commercial broadcaster, has reported that Group total external revenue was up 1 per cent in Q1 2026 and Group total revenue was flat year on year at £877 million (€1.01bn). ITV Studios delivered total revenue growth of 4 per cent to £400 million, driven by strong external revenue growth up 8 per […]

Poison Pen Studios, Ben Stephenson’s ITV Studios-backed transatlantic scripted label, has announced that Fern McCauley has been appointed as Head of Development. McCauley moves over with immediate effect from her role as Head of IP Acquisitions at the label. McCauley’s appointment comes as the studio prepares for the launch of two new dramas on ITV […]

ITV Studios has announced the appointment of Jemma Harvey as Executive Vice President, EMEA & UK Sales and Distribution. Reporting directly to Tom Clark, EVP Global Sales & Commercial Strategy, Harvey moves into the role with immediate effect after leading the EMEA Tape Sales team on an interim basis for the past five months. In […]

ITV Studios and Television New Zealand (TVNZ) have announced the renewal of their longstanding exclusive content partnership. The multi-year deal, brokered by Augustus Dulgaro, EVP, Asia Pacific at ITV Studios, Harry Seward, Senior Sales Manager and Anthony Sonego, Senior Legal Manager, ensures TVNZ remains the home of ITV Studios’ catalogue of drama, non-scripted and entertainment […]

Claudia Winkleman will host her own chat show, The Claudia Winkleman Show, launching on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in spring 2026. Produced by So Television – part of ITV Studios and the production company behind The Graham Norton Show – each episode will see Winkleman, who is best known for co-presenting Strictly Come Dancing […]

ITV Studios has announced the appointment of Moira Hogan as Executive Vice President, APAC Sales and Distribution. She joins the company after having recently stepped down from BritBox International where she held the position of EVP International Markets & General Manager Australia for five years. Hogan will join the team in early February 2026, reporting […]