UKTV’s U streaming service – featuring thousands of hours of free, British content – is now available on Channel 4 streaming. The launch provides Channel 4 viewers with the ability to stream UKTV originals and BBC classics – both catch-up and boxsets – alongside Channel 4’s programming, enhancing viewer choice and convenience, while ensuring viewers […]

Channel 4 Sales has secured dairy company Lactalis as the sponsor of Channel 4’s food programming, as well as UKTV’s ‘Cooking Inspiration’ strand. The deal will see Lactalis brands Président and Galbani sponsor Channel 4’s range of food programming across Channel 4, More 4, E4 and Channel 4 Streaming, plus food content on U&Dave, U&W […]

To celebrate the 45th anniversary of Only Fools and Horses in 2026, U&Gold has announced a new two-part documentary series: Only Fools and Horses: The Lost Archive.  Featuring never-seen-before footage uncovered in the archive from over 10 classic episodes, the series also offers new interviews with cast and crew.  These special episodes unearth long-lost material, behind-the-scenes […]

Quay Street Productions, part of ITV Studios, has announced two senior moves within its creative leadership team as the company continues its growth across UK and global drama. Fiona McAllister (After The Flood, The Stolen Girl) will take up the role of Head of Development, leading Quay Street’s development strategy across all scripted projects. Since […]

UKTV has acquired three US dramas from Paramount Global Content Distribution, including the UK broadcast premiere of NCIS: Sydney Seasons 1 and 2 for U&alibi, as well as NCIS: New Orleans (Seasons 1–7) for entertainment channel U&W and SEAL Team (Seasons 1–5) for its free streaming service U. The deal is the latest between UKTV […]

Channel 4 Sales, the advertising sales representative for UKTV, has secured Plusnet as the sponsor for two key U&Dave programming strands. Internet service provider Plusnet will sponsor Weekday Primetime on U&Dave and U&Dave Comedy across U’s streaming platforms, as well as having a minimum of ten channel idents appear across the U&Dave channel daily. Starting […]

Channel 4 Sales has secured national diamond, jewellery and watch retailer Beaverbrooks as the official sponsor of its Festive Entertainment programming across Channel 4 and UKTV. The partnership, running through November and December 2025, sees Beaverbrooks aligning with holiday season programming including drama Dear Father Christmas (W/T) plus Kirstie’s Christmas Craft and Snowtrain at Christmas, alongside festive […]