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About UKTV

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About UKTV

UKTV has been at the forefront of branded television for over 30 years, entertaining the nation with programmes they love. Our leading brands – U&Dave, U&Drama, U&W, U&Yesterday, U&eden, Gold and Alibi - span comedy, entertainment, natural history, factual and drama, and are delivered to UK viewers through free streaming service U, Sky, Virgin Media, NOW, Freeview, Freesat and Freely; and to Irish viewers through Sky, Virgin Media, Eir, Vodafone and NOW. Channel & content availability varies by platform. Our content is also available to UK viewers via dedicated FAST channels on Samsung TV Plus, Amazon Freevee, Pluto TV and Virgin Media.

UKTV is a significant investor in British creativity and we are committed to working with new and established writers, directors and programme-makers. UKTV is part of BBC Studios, the UK's most-awarded production company, a world-class distributor with international branded services, and a commercial subsidiary of the world's leading public service broadcaster, the BBC.

WHAT WE STAND FOR

Our Standards
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At UKTV, we believe in honesty and openness, and we have a zero-tolerance approach to corruption. We do not endorse any form of fraud or corruption from either our own staff or those acting on our behalf.

This commitment is reflected in our Anti-Bribery Policy which we expect all our staff and those acting on our behalf to understand and comply with.

We also have a Whistleblowing Policy. If you would like further information, please contact us.

UKTV is committed to full compliance with all statutory obligations and full disclosure to tax authorities. It aims to comply with both the spirit and letter of the law in all tax matters.

Latest news

Find out about our latest news and exciting initiatives.

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06.06.24

UKTV to launch masterbrand U on 16th July 2024

U will launch on 16th July, including a quality line-up of content of nearly 8,500 hours on its free...

Katherine Ryan and family

12.07.24

U&W to spend another series At Home with Katherine Ryan

Documentary series about the comedian’s home life returns in 2025

Lorna Watson on set of Sister Boniface Mysteries S4

11.07.24

Filming begins for Series 4 of Sister Boniface Mysteries

A BritBox International and UKTV co-production, created by Jude Tindall.

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11.07.24

Claire Hookway joins UKTV commissioning team for original drama

Newly created role of Commissioning Executive to bolster the development of the multi-channel broadc...

Damien Molony

07.07.24

Damien Molony set to star as Jim Bergerac in re-imagined series of Bergerac for U&DRAMA and U

Other cast include Zoë Wanamaker and Philip Glenister

Dave Gorman

04.07.24

Great-ish News as Dave Gorman Returns to U&Dave

Four new specials to air later this year

Bessie Carter as Nancy Mitford

26.06.24

Filming begins for new drama Outrageous - the story of the notorious Mitford sisters

The six-part series will star Bessie Carter, Joanna Vanderham and Anna Chancellor