UKTV
UKTV is the BBC’s UK commercial broadcaster which runs subscription channels such as U&Gold and advert-funded channels including U&Dave, U&Drama and U&Yesterday.
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Profits up at UKTV as expanded FTA portfolio and original content draws record audiences
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Over the past year the broadcaster has increased its content investment to £148m, up from £123m the previous year, helping to attract audiences with a range of original commissions and exclusive imports.
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UKTV’s VOD service to join Freeview Play
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UKTV is bringing its on demand and catch-up service to Freeview Play, the new internet-connected version of the UK’s biggest subscription-free TV platform.
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The changing pace of news
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Gone are the days of just a few channels, one tiny little box that was as deep as it was wide, and the lack of choices for news. Nowadays, there are so many channels to choose from that viewers have a fantastic selection when it comes to finding out what is going on in the…
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Dara Ó Briain to present new gaming quiz show for UKTV’s Dave
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The show was devised by Steve McNeil and Sam Pamphilon who will appear in the new TV version as team captains. Each week they’ll guide a celebrity guest teammate through five rounds of increasingly competitive gaming contests.
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UKTV’s W signs Amanda Holden and John Bishop
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The channel replaced the broadcaster’s previous subscription entertainment channel Watch last month and offers viewers a slate of original peak-time dramas, documentaries and lifestyle programming as well as a same-day repeat of BBC One’s EastEnders.
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UKTV’s Home to join Freeview and YouView from March
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The channel is currently part of pay-TV packs from Virgin Media, BT and Sky but from 1 March Freeview and YouView homes will be able to watch its selection of makeover and cookery shows without subscription.