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If you're looking for drama, comedy, heart-pounding culinary competition from five different countries, classic soaps, dirty cops, tears, laughs, break-ups, make-ups, real-life stories, unmissable US boxsets, 2400 episodes of a legendary British police show or a crime solving nun on a Vespa - We've got U.
Available in the UK only
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Entertaining comedy hits
U&Dave is the award-winning entertainment channel home to UKTV Original comedy hits like the BAFTA-winning Big Zuu's Big Eats, Battle In The Box and David Mitchell's Outsiders. There's also exclusive online and social media content and the crowning of the winner of U&Dave's Joke of the Fringe at Edinburgh each year.
UK: Sky, Virgin Media, Freeview, Freesat & Freely
Ireland: Sky, Virgin Media Ireland, Eir & Vodafone
On demand on U (UK only), Sky, Virgin Media, Virgin Media Ireland & Eir (Ireland only)
Treasure trove of classic dramas
U&DRAMA is a treasure trove of classic and modern drama programmes. With Call the Midwife, The Bill, Silent Witness, and new and exclusive Sister Boniface Mysteries, Whitstable Pearl and The Marlow Murder Club, U&DRAMA is full of stories for viewers to fully immerse themselves in.
UK: Sky, Virgin Media, Freeview, Freesat & Freely
Ireland: Sky, Virgin Media Ireland, Eir & Vodafone
On demand on U (UK only), Sky, Virgin Media, Virgin Media Ireland & Eir (Ireland only)
The passion in everyday moments
U&W is a TV channel that is passionate about people. From Emma Willis: Delivering Babies and Katherine Ryan: Parental Guidance to Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over, Gemma and Gorka: Life Behind the Lens, U&W is a quality mix of heart-warming shows finding the joy in everyday moments.
UK: Sky, Virgin Media, Freeview, Freesat & Freely
Ireland: Sky, Virgin Media, Eir & Vodafone
On demand on U (UK only), Sky, Virgin Media, Virgin Media Ireland & Eir (Ireland only)
Revealing fascinating factual stories
TV for curious minds, revealing fascinating factual stories from the world around us. U&YESTERDAY showcases original series like Bangers & Cash, Secrets of the London Underground and Classic Car Fixers, plus new and exclusive episodes of Find It, Fix It, Flog It and Canal Boat Diaries.
UK: Sky, Virgin Media, Freeview, Freesat & Freely
Ireland: Sky, Eir & Vodafone
On demand on U (UK only), Sky, Virgin Media (UK only) & Eir (Ireland only)
A daily shot of astonishment
U&eden showcases factual and factual entertainment series across genres including natural history, science, engineering and lifestyle. Titles include Expedition with Steve Backshall, Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown, Attenborough’s Natural Curiosities, Abandoned Engineering and Inside the Ambulance.
UK: Sky, Virgin Media, Freeview & Freesat
Ireland: Sky, Eir & Vodafone
On demand on Sky (UK & Ireland), Virgin Media (UK only) & Eir (Ireland only)
OUR PAID CHANNELS
The nation’s favourite comedy channel
Dedicated to celebrating the best of British comedy, U&GOLD is the nation's favourite comedy channel. With classic comedy series alongside new and exclusives including Murder, They Hope, and Bottom: Exposed, Gold is the perfect tonic to make you laugh whatever the time of day.
UK: Sky, Virgin Media & NOW
Ireland: Sky, Virgin Media Ireland, Eir, Vodafone & NOW
On demand on Sky, NOW (UK & Ireland), Virgin Media, Virgin Media Ireland & Eir (Ireland only)
You need an alibi
U&alibi is the only TV channel dedicated to crime drama. U&alibi inspects the best selection of UK premiere hit series and fan favourites from around the world, including Annika, Traces, The Red King, Miss Scarlet, and Death In Paradise.
UK: Sky, Virgin Media & NOW
Ireland: Sky, Virgin Media Ireland, Eir, Vodafone & NOW
On demand on Sky, NOW (UK & Ireland), Virgin Media, Virgin Media Ireland & Eir (Ireland only)
FAST STREAMING CHANNELS
Our FAST channels are available in the UK on Samsung TV Plus, Pluto TV, Amazon Freevee and Virgin Media TV, offering curated access to some of UKTV's most loved shows, including Bangers & Cash, Abandoned Engineering, Red Bull Soapbox Race, Big Zuu's Big Eats, Inside the Ambulance and Emma Willis: Delivering Babies.
