U: UKTV Play launches new brand

UKTV Play has officially become U, after the streaming service launched its new brand this week.

The new masterbrand of U will bring together the free on-demand platform with the broadcaster UKTV’s family of free-to-air channels, now renamed U&Dave, U&DRAMA, … Read More

W launches on UKTV Play as channel goes free-to-air

The channel W has launched on UKTV Play, as UKTV has made it free-to-air for the first time.

The premium entertainment channel was previously only available through pay-TV providers, such as Sky and Virgin Media, but now, it has become … Read More

Younger viewers turn to classics during lockdown

With 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

Dave 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

Taskmaster 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

UKTV 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

UKTV 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

UKTV 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

UKTV Play is now available on Roku and NOW 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 of … Read More

UKTV Play views surge 75pc as original content drive pays off

UKTV 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