UKTV
Younger viewers turn to classics during lockdown
May 29, 2020 | Staff ReporterWith people staying at home during the coronavirus lockdown, broadcasters and streaming services have seen a boost in box set bingeing. While new shows are always a draw for audiences, though, UKTV has found that young viewers have increasingly turned … Read More
Dave orders third season of Hypothetical
February 12, 2020 | Staff ReporterDave has ordered a third season of its original comedy series Hypothetical.
The panel show, presented by Josh Widdicombe and James Acaster, asks the questions that no one else has asked, and no one knows how to answer – questions … Read More
Taskmaster Season 8 unveils contestants
February 21, 2019 | Staff ReporterTaskmaster returns this May for Season 8, and Dave has finally unveiled the contestants brave – or foolish – enough to take on the show.
The double BAFTA nominated and Broadcast Award winning UKTV Original series sees a group of … Read More
UKTV Play launches AI-powered upgrade
January 15, 2019 | Staff ReporterUKTV is investing in AI to improve its on-demand service, UKTV Play.
Britain’s biggest multichannel broadcaster is launching a new version of its steaming app, which uses machine learning to personalise each user’s experience. The enhanced app lets users browse … Read More
UKTV Originals bring young streamers to UKTV Play
January 4, 2019 | Staff ReporterUKTV Originals are driving rapid growth among younger viewers on UKTV Play, with Taskmaster and more fuelling a 36 per cent increase in views last year.
UKTV has been increasingly investing in new and original content for its network of … Read More
UKTV channels return to Virgin TV
August 11, 2018 | Staff ReporterUKTV TV’s channels are returning to Virgin TV this weekend, after the two companies settled their recent dispute.
Starting immediately, all 10 UK TV channels are available once again on Virgin, including Dave, Gold, Alibi and Yesterday, and UKTV originals … Read More
UKTV Play launches on Roku and NOW TV devices
February 22, 2018 | Staff ReporterUKTV Play is now available on Roku and NOW TV devices.
The catch-up app from UKTV hosts shows from the broadcaster’s network of channels, including Dave, Yesterday, Really and Drama, featuring thousands of hours from its extensive archive. Part … Read More
UKTV Play views surge 75pc as original content drive pays off
January 9, 2018 | Staff ReporterUKTV play has seen its views surge 75 per cent in the last year, as the broadcaster’s investment in original content continues to pay off.
UKTV, which is an independent joint venture between BBC Worldwide and Scripps Network Interactive Inc., … Read More
Dave supersizes Unspun with Matt Forde for Season 4
January 9, 2018 | Staff ReporterUnspun with Matt Forde returns this month for Season 4, and Dave is supersizing its satirical comedy with a bumper order of eight episodes.
Following a Best Entertainment Programme nomination from the Broadcast Digital Awards, the topical chat show recorded … Read More
Taskmaster returns for Christmas special
December 13, 2017 | Staff ReporterTaskmaster returns tonight for a Christmas special – and what could be more festive than forcing a group of celebrities to do stupid things for meaningless prizes?
Critically-acclaimed and BAFTA-nominated, UKTV announced that its absurdly silly TV tournament would return … Read More