The BBC’s commercial streaming service U is now available on Sky Q set top boxes.
Available on a wide number of smart TVs and set top boxes, the app offers catch-up access to content from the BBC’s advert-funded channels &Dave, U&Drama, U&W,U&Yesterday and U&Eden, plus additional boxsets.
It’s arrival on Sky Q is part of a longterm deal which already saw it launch on Sky Glass and Sky Stream devices and secured ongoing access to the BBC’s subscription channels U&alibi and U&Gold for Sky customers.
Both the linear channels and streaming service are operated by UKTV, a wholly owned BBC subsidiary.
Sam Tewungwa, Managing Director at UKTV, said: “U is going from strength to strength with on-going growth in views, reach and quality of content. We’re delighted to be building on this success by bringing U to more Sky homes via the hugely popular Sky Q platform.”
Jon Simkin, Managing Director, Content Partnerships, Sky, commented: “We’re pleased to expand our partnership with UKTV through the launch of the U app on Sky Q, having already launched on Sky Stream and Sky Glass.
“This gives our customers even more choice and flexibility in how they enjoy great TV on Sky.”