Media Delivery
UKTV Play adds another million registered users
The growth in UKTV Play’s direct-to-consumer views (27 per cent) was aided by over 3000 hours of new content being added to the service...
UKTV
People
UKTV names Tim Bertioli as director of media services
His responsibilities will also include the continuous development of a cloud-first media supply chain strategy and production workflows
Business
TVBEurope’s December 2022 issue now available
The new issue covers everything from virtual production to MAM, MPEG-H audio, live sport production and plans to inspire the next generation of engineers
Media Delivery
UKTV Play adds HD content from this autumn
New shows will be available from November, with back catalogue content, for which a HD master exists, being re-coded
Media Delivery
UKTV takes W free-to-air
Channel will also rebrand itself as "the home of genuine human moments" as it aims to connect with its female skewing 25-44 target...
Production & Post
Dave’s YouTube channel launches subtitles across all content
The subtitles have been created by adapting broadcast subtitles, with additional transcription support from 3Play Media
Production & Post
UKTV renews managed service contract with The Farm Group
New contract will see a technology refresh, including a change to Adobe Premiere editing platforms and the implementation of a new asset management system
Media Consumption
UKTV Play passes 5 million registered users
Across its linear channels, UKTV's network share grew by 4 per cent to achieve 4.80 per cent
Business
How broadcasters are taking steps towards sustainability
TVBEurope hears from the signatories of The Content Climate Pledge about how they are implementing sustainable practises across their businesses
Production & Post
Broadcasters, streamers sign up for The Climate Content Pledge
The Climate Content Pledge has been convened by albert, the screen industry organisation for environmental sustainability
Business
Broadcasters and industry stakeholders unite to launch The Freelance Charter
Key stakeholders from the UK TV industry come together at the Edinburgh TV Festival to sign a landmark charter that pledges to improve freelance...
Business
TVBEurope August 2021 issue released
This month we take a look at streaming, advertising technology, and discover the Secrets of the London Underground
Business
UKTV appoints Cherie Cunningham as channel director for Dave
Cunningham has been with the broadcaster since 2016 and is tasked with growing the channel's viewership and continuing to establish its reputation as the...
Business
TVBEurope July 2021 issue released
The latest issue of TVBEurope focuses on 2021's summer of sport
Media Consumption
UKTV’s suite of channels breaks viewing records in first quarter of the year
UKTV Play also saw a 41 per cent increase in direct-to-consumer views during Q1 2021 compared to the previous year
Media Consumption
UKTV Play sees 42 per cent increase in views during 2020
The broadcaster cites the likes of Red Dwarf: The Promised Land, The Bill: The Early Years, Meet The Richardsons, EastEnders and Hypothetical as helping it grow its audience.
Business
Andrea Amey joins UKTV to oversee digital strategy
Amey joins the broadcaster from Channel 5.
Media Management
SES to provide playout, IP distribution for BBC Studios
Technical playout infrastructure provided from SES’s new Stockley Park facility in London
Media Consumption
UKTV Play reports 27 per cent viewer increase during lockdown
Network seeing big gains in viewers aged 16-34
Business
UKTV rallies growth over 2019
UKTV Play also became the fastest-growing brand for the broadcaster year-on-year
Webinars
New State of Play webinar: The State of the Market
Includes speakers from EY, UKTV and Google
Production & Post
Recreating TV once thought doomed
Dan Meier gets permission to speak to Dad’s Army: The Lost Episodes director and executive producer Ben Kellett
TVBEverywhere
TVBEurope July/August 2019 issue available
Takes a look at all things production from colour grading to VFX and sound to virtual studios
Production & Post
UKTV receives first CarbonNeutral production certification
Series has offset its carbon emissions by funding a Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation project
Business
BBC Studios financial returns up by 50 per cent
Announces results from first year since merger
Business
BBC Studios, Discovery close UKTV deal
Partnership also makes Discovery exclusive SVoD home of BBC natural history programmes
Business
EBS announces UKTV EPG deal
Provides EPG services for UKTV operations on Sky, Freeview and Freesat
Business
Ofcom will not conduct assessment of BBC/UKTV deal
Deal sees BBC Studios take control of UKTV’s entertainment channels
Business
UKTV, Film London’s Equal Access Network launch All Voices initiative
Provides roles on UKTV Original productions for underrepresented groups
TVBEverywhere
UKTV Play reports 40 per cent YoY increase
Service now has 2.3 million registered users
Business
Discovery, BBC to split UKTV channels
Also announced Discovery SVoD to house BBC natural history programming
Content
Sky and BBC Studios partner to bring classic boxsets to NOW TV
Classic shows will be available via UKTV's Gold and Alibi
Features
Flack and light
TVBEurope talks to DoP Ruairi O’Brien about his work on UKTV's drama series Flack
Business
New broadcast names enter the frame for Premier League top job
Premier League is on the hunt for a new chief executive
TVBEverywhere
UKTV Play gets an upgrade
Enables synchronised viewing history and favourites across devices
TVBEverywhere
UKTV Play sees almost 40 per cent increase in views during 2018
Service generated over 140 million views and attracted 1.8 million registered users
Features
Bringing Morecambe and Wise back to Britain
TVBEurope speaks to executive producer Mark Wells about restoring unseen footage for 'Morecambe & Wise in America'
Business
UKTV to open technology innovation hub in Leeds
New office will initially house a team of up to 10 specialists, tasked with enhancing the broadcaster’s content distribution capabilities
Business
UKTV Ventures invests in Hopster
Streamer will advertise on UKTV channels in return for an equity stake in its business