UKTV

UKTV is a prominent British television company with over 30 years of experience in branded entertainment, focusing on comedy, drama, factual, and lifestyle genres. As a subsidiary of BBC Studios, UKTV collaborates with both established and emerging creators to invest in British content production. The company was founded in 1992 and initially launched the UK Gold channel, evolving to operate under BBC Studios’ ownership today. UKTV offers a diverse range of content through seven primary channels: U&Dave, U&Drama, U&W, U&Yesterday, U&eden, U&GOLD, and U&alibi. It also provides a free streaming service called U, accessible on various platforms including Freeview Play and Fire TV. UKTV targets audiences in the UK and Ireland, partnering with major platforms like Sky and Virgin Media to deliver its programming. The company emphasizes original productions and archival content, featuring a mix of international acquisitions and beloved British classics.