UKTV has announced that Jonathan Newman stepped into the role of Chief Commercial Officer, alongside continuing wider BBC Studios responsibilities. Additionally, David Swetman has been appointed to the newly created role of Director of Content Partnerships & Sales (UK/Ireland), UKTV and BBC Studios. Newman (pictured), who recently played a key role in securing a deal […]
UKTV has announced the appointment of Sam Tewungwa as CEO. Currently Managing Director of UKTV, Tewungwa will take responsibility for the overall strategic direction and performance of the business. He will lead UKTV’s growth across its portfolio of channels and its free streaming service, U, with a focus on strengthening partnerships to increase the scale, […]
Following a successful first season, UKTV has announced the commission of two further series of Classic Car Kings (2×6×60’) for free streaming service U and factual channel U&Yesterday. Produced by multi-BAFTA-winning Chatterbox Media, the new season will continue to follow the skilled and charismatic team at Irv’s Resto Shop in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria – bringing more […]
UKTV has agreed a partnership deal with Samsung that makes UKTV’s linear channels available to internet-only Samsung TV viewers in the UK for the first time, and continues to ensure U content is easily accessible to Samsung TV customers. The deal secures a dedicated rail on the Samsung home screen for U content. It also […]
BBC Studios and UKTV have appointed Karin Marelle to lead their Global Acquisitions team, overseeing the sourcing of content across BBC Studios’ channels and BBC-branded SVoD services in the UK, EMEA and APAC. Marelle, who has over 20 years’ international experience leading acquisitions and co-productions in global markets, will be responsible for setting and executing […]
U and U&Dave is set to launch new escape room comedy entertainment series The Way Out (4×60’) later this year. Produced by Tuesday’s Child, The Way Out is hosted by Mel Giedroyc and features Ed Gamble and Nish Kumar as team captains. Each captain selected their own team members for the series, with Ed Gamble […]
UKTV, Screenwest, and Screen Australia have announced Outback Terror: The Falconio Murder, a new two-part true crime documentary from Western Australian production company, Prospero Productions, has been greenlit for production. The 2×60’ documentary will be available on the free streaming service, U and air on U&W in the UK, with international distribution by Sphere Abacus. Its Australian broadcast will […]
Following the recent wrap on filming for the second season of hit U&alibi drama Bookish (6×70’), UKTV has unveiled a first look at what’s in store for the guest stars and original ensemble. Star of Celebrity Traitors, Ruth Codd also joins the line-up as India Flynn. Bookish is created by Emmy Award-winning writer Mark Gatiss and is […]
UKTV has reported that it achieved its best performance on record in 2025, growing VoD viewing, linear share and its Share of Commercial Impacts (SOCI – a measure of UKTV’s share of the commercial TV audience). Following strong growth in 2024, the BBC Studios-owned broadcaster saw direct-to-consumer views to its free streaming service U grow […]
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 […]