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UKTV
UKTV launches drama-focused network
British multichannel operator UKTV is launching a new drama-themed free-to-air channel. Drama will launch in…
UKTV orders more of David Attenborough’s Curiosities
UKTV has commissioned a second, longer, run of natural history show David Attenborough’s Natural Curiosities….
Foxtel-BBC channel deal ‘disappoints ABC’
Australian pay TV provider Foxtel is to launch a premium BBC content channel on its…
MIPTV News: Crime pays for Cineflix Rights
UK-based distributor Cineflix Rights has sold titles from its crime programming catalogue to international broadcasters….
UKTV hires commissioning pair, expands division
UK multichannel broadcaster UKTV has added a pair of commissioning editors following what it describes…
UKTV gets a new look
UKTV is introducing a new on-air look and feel. The UK channel operating group, which…
UKTV moving into international programme sales
Multichannel group UKTV will start to distribute some of its original shows directly and will…
Wizards Vs. Aliens sells to Oz and NZ
Wizards Vs. Aliens, the kids and family show from the Doctor Who writing team, has…
Discovery buys mafia series
Discovery’s US network The Military Channel in the US has picked up crime series The…
Yesterday buys special forces series
UK digital channel Yesterday has bought Black Ops, a 6x50mins series about special forces. The…
Heggessey’s Boom hires UKTV’s Tess Cuming
Fledgling indie production group Boomerang has recruited Tess Cuming as its first head of factual…
UKTV orders more Castle and Body of Proof
UK pay TV channels group UKTV has ordered new seasons of US series Castle (above)…
Broadcasters sign up for more Miss Fisher
Several international broadcasters have signed on for the second series of Australian period crime drama…
Alibi renews Rizzoli & Isles with Warner Bros
UKTV-owned broadcaster Alibi has closed a deal with Warner Bros to acquire future seasons of…
UKTV to launch new DTT channel
UK channels group UKTV has secured a deal for a fourth channel spot on the…
Good Food launches new Valentine Warner series
British digital broadcaster UKTV has commissioned Valentine Warner’s Scandinavian Cookbook, a ten part series following…
Syfy and Hulu buy Primeval: New World
Entertainment One has sold Primeval: New World to Hulu and Syfy in the US. The…
MIPCOM Interview: Jane Campion
Jane Campion is the Oscar-winning director behind The Piano. She will be at MIPCOM, with…
UKTV channel Dave widens programming deal with Red Bull
UK digital channel Dave has inked a new programming deal with Red Bull Media House….