UKTV Play
UKTV unveils new slate of original content for 2016 and 2017
September 7, 2016 | David FarnorUKTV has unveiled its new slate of original content for 2016 and 2017.
The fastest-growing broadcasting network in Britain, UKTV has seriously stepped up its commissioning arm in recent years, and has been repeating the benefits, both with live ratings … Read More
UKTV Play app passes 1m downloads as views surge
August 1, 2016 | David FarnorThe UKTV Play app has been downloaded more than 1 million times this year, as the on-demand service continues to grow rapidly.
Views have risen 84 per cent year-on-year in the first half of 2016, fuelling an annual growth of … Read More
UKTV strikes landmark deal with Virgin Media to provide over 10,000 hours of entertainment
June 20, 2016 | David FarnorUKTV has inked a landmark deal with Virgin Media, giving Virgin Media customers access to more UKTV shows than on any other pay TV platform in the UK or Ireland.
The agreement will double the number of programmes available to … Read More
UKTV Play launches revamped website
June 11, 2016 | David FarnorUKTV Play has been given a fresh lick of paint online with the launch of a new and improved website.
The VOD service’s revamped design places a new emphasis no the diversity of content available to catch up with: the … Read More
UKTV appoints new CCO to accelerate VOD growth
June 2, 2016 | David FarnorUKTV has appointed Simon Michaelides as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) to help accelerate the commercial impact of the network’s VOD services, including its own offering, UKTV Play.
Sitting on the Executive Board and reporting to the Chief Executive, Simon will … Read More
Record growth for UKTV as broadcaster invests in original content
April 16, 2016 | David FarnorUK TV has announced a significant leap in revenue, ratings and programme investment in the last year.
The UK’s broadcasting network delivered 9.31 per cent SOCI across 2015, putting it ahead of the Channel 5 portfolio (9.27 per cent) and … Read More
Hoff the Record returns for Season 2 this May
April 13, 2016 | David FarnorHoff The Record will return this May for a second season.
Dave’s sitcom, which follows the struggle of The Hoff (David Hasselhoff) as he attempts an Alan Partridge-style bounce-back, provided an unlikely success last year, thanks to its hilarious ensemble … Read More
UKTV Play expands reach with Freeview Play launch
April 6, 2016 | David FarnorUKTV Play is coming to Freeview Play later this year.
UKTV’s VOD service, which offers catch-up and live content from the broadcaster’s range of TV channels, is expanding its reach by joining Freeview Play’s array of streaming services.
Freeview Play, … Read More
UKTV Play sees Easter views soar 185pc
March 30, 2016 | David FarnorUKTV Play had a cracking Easter, with views surging 185 per cent year-on-year across the long Bank Holiday weekend.
The UK’s biggest multichannel broadcaster, UKTV, celebrated its biggest Easter ever this year, with the 10 channel network achieving a record-breaking … Read More
UKTV Play launches on Amazon Fire TV
October 20, 2015 | David FarnorUKTV Play is now available on Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick.
The on-demand service for the UKTV Network allows viewers to catch up with programmes from its free-to-air channels, Dave, Yesterday, Really and Drama.
The free service … Read More