The amount of money spent on high-end television (HETV) production in the UK reached £4 billion in 2025, according to new figures from the British Film Institute (BFI).
According to the organisation, the figure rose by 17 per cent compared to the previous year, and was the third highest annual spend since tax relief was introduced in 2013.
The amount spent on domestic UK HETV production reached £688 million, 17 per cent of total HETV production spend, added the BFI.
In total, film and HETV production spend in the UK during 2025 reached £6.8 billion, a 22 per cent increase compared to 2024 and the third highest annual spend on record.
Last year saw 168 HETV shows beginning principal photography in the UK, 13 fewer 2024.
Inward investment HETV productions that began principal photography in 2025 included Slow Horses series 7 and 8, Vision Quest, Outlander: Blood of My Blood series 2 and Harry Potter series 1.
Domestic HETV productions that started filming in 2025 included Blue Lights series 3, A Woman of Substance, Silent Witness series 29 and Prisoner.
Speaking about the findings, Ben Roberts, BFI Chief Executive, said: “Today’s figures demonstrate the UK’s film and TV industries continue to drive a huge amount of investment into the UK economy and create jobs. We attract some of the most ambitious projects and leading international names to make work in the UK, while our creativity remains one of our greatest exports.
Productions led by UK talent in front or behind the camera, and those which showcase our renowned and technically skilled crews, consistently attract audiences at home and across the globe.”
