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BritBox orders more Spitting Image

Following the successful return of the show last autumn, Spitting Image is set to return Britbox UK with a second season on September 11th, with puppets of new prominent national figures already in development. Spitting Image has delivered record subscribers for BritBox UK, the BBC and ITV created streaming platform, and a 4.4 million audience […]

July 23, 2021By Nik Roseveare

Black History Month on ITV

A series of specially commissioned films, as well as the return of the only comedy panel show about black history, will lead ITV’s programming for Black History Month, this October. Building on last year’s on-air campaign, October will again see a high-profile awareness raising campaign from ITV Marketing and ITV Creative. Commissioning Editor for the […]

July 22, 2021

ITV, Sky expand commercial partnership

ITV and Sky have signed a new long-term partnership that they say drives increased value for both businesses and provides Sky TV customers with an enhanced viewing experience across all of ITV’s content and services. The partnership, which builds on the previous advertising and carriage agreement between the companies, covers all existing and future Sky […]

July 21, 2021

ITV creates The Void experience in Fortnite

Following the launch of its new Saturday night game show The Void, ITV has taken a step in the Metaverse by recreating the show in Fortnite Creative, allowing Fortnite players to take on an in-game version of the challenges in the programme. Since launching in 2017, Fortnite has become a global gaming phenomenon and, more […]

July 15, 2021

Our Generation: The Music that Shaped Britain on BritBox

BritBox UK today announced a new, feature-length Original factual commission, available exclusively to subscribers from August 26th. Our Generation: The Music that Shaped Britain provides a definitive account of the key musical and cultural explosions which have rocked Britain through the decades – packed with revelation and insight from the people who know them better […]

July 14, 2021

BritBox appoints Santer as Chief Creative Officer

BritBox, the ITV & BBC Studios owned joint streaming venture, has announced that Diederick Santer has been appointed to the new role of BritBox International Chief Creative Officer. Santer will join BritBox in September and will oversee all aspects of programming on the SVoD service globally, including commissioning and acquisition across all genres and for […]

July 13, 2021

31m watch England Euro final loss

A TV audience of 30.95 million watched the closing minutes of the Euro 2020 final, according to figures from the BBC. Ratings peaked during the penalty shootout between England and Italy at Wembley Stadium on July 11th, which was broadcast on both the BBC and ITV. An average of 29.85 million watched the whole match, […]

July 12, 2021

BBC, ITV, C4 complete Digital UK and Freesat integration

The BBC, ITV and Channel 4  have brought together Digital UK , which facilitates the provision of Freeview, and Freesat, which offers access to the UK’s subscription-free satellite television service. The coming together of Digital UK and Freesat aims to help ensure viewers continue to have access to a range of free-to-view TV services in […]

July 9, 2021

ITV, System1 unveil winner of Euros ad comp

ITV and System1 have announced that Aldi’s “Good Swap Bad Swap Euros” advert has won their creative contest to receive a free ad spot during Sunday’s eagerly awaited Euro 2020 Final as England take on Italy at Wembley live on ITV. Aldi’s advert, which features commentator Clive Tyldesley analysing a BBQ like a football match […]

July 9, 2021

27.6m watch England semi-final win on ITV

ITV’s coverage of England’s Euro 2020 semi-final victory over Denmark at Wembley on July 7th peaked with 27.6 million viewers across ITV, ITV Hub and STV, making it the most-watched football match ever shown on one channel. The one-minute peak figure, calculated across TV and other smart devices including phones and laptops, also gives ITV’s […]

July 8, 2021