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Who We Are

About UKTV

Find out more about our company, channels and programmes

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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, U&GOLD and U&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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11.03.26

Reign extended for CLASSIC CAR KINGS with two more series ordered for U and U&YESTERDAY

Two new 6x60’ series from Chatterbox Media ordered by UKTV

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09.03.26

UKTV Strengthens Partnership with Samsung to Deliver on Connected TV Strategy

New agreement provides easy access to UKTV’s U app on Samsung TVs and makes UKTV’s free linear chann...

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26.02.26

UKTV Highlights: Saturday February 28th – Friday March 6th 2026

What can I watch on UKTV and stream on U this week?

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19.02.26

UKTV Highlights Saturday February 21st – Friday February 27th 2026

- What can I watch on UKTV this week? - What can I stream for free on U?

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13.02.26

UKTV Highlights Saturday February 14th – Friday February 20th 2026

- What can I watch on UKTV this week? - What can I stream for free on U? - What I can watch on Vale...

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06.02.26

UKTV Highlights Saturday February 7th – Friday February 13th 2026

• What can I watch on UK TV this week? • What can I watch on U&GOLD? • What can I stream on U this...

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05.02.26

BBC Studios and UKTV appoint Karin Marelle as Global Head of Acquisitions

BBC Studios and UKTV have appointed Karin Marelle to lead their Global Acquisitions team.

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03.02.26

A host of comedians to find The Way Out on U and U&Dave

U and U&Dave is set to launch brand-new escape room comedy entertainment series The Way Out

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02.02.26

Bergerac S2 teaser released, ahead of return to U and U&DRAMA in Spring

Damien Molony is back as Jim Bergerac, alongside Zoë Wanamaker and guest stars Adrian Edmondson and...