London TV Screenings
The London TV Screenings, the UK’s flagship annual distribution event, which is free-to-attend for invited decision makers, returned last week, attracting a record 850 key buyers from across all genres. Following another successful instalment, the event’s founders – All3Media International, Banijay Entertainment, Fremantle and ITV Studios – confirmed plans are already under way for the 2026 edition, which will take place during the final week of February.
The fifth edition of this collaborative showcase saw buyers from across the world gathering for exclusive insights into some of the most hotly anticipated new content and formats. A London TV Screenings spokesperson said: “The London TV Screenings has rapidly become a stand-out, must-attend annual event for invited buyers, and we’re thrilled to see the 2025 edition welcoming even more decision makers from around the world. The showcase is now a go-to destination for unparalleled insights into the latest premium shows and formats. We look forward to planning an exceptional event for 2026 – which will be tailored to the feedback we’ve heard from buyers and their experiences across the week.”
2025 HIGHLIGHTS
On the drama front, ITV Studios welcomed Andrew Lincoln – making his British TV comeback after 15 years – to the stage for the debut of twisted thriller "Cold Water". Fremantle introduced the epic adventure drama "Sandokan" from Luxe Vide and welcomed on stage Creator Luca Bernabei and Director Jan Michelini, who were joined by the leading cast including Can Yaman, Alanah Bloor, Ed Westwick and John Hannah. All3Media International launched Two Brothers Pictures’ action thriller "The Assassin", starring Keeley Hawes and Freddie Highmore, and Banijay Entertainment showcased "Maigret", the first contemporary TV adaptation of the iconic detective novels.
NON SCRIPTED TITLES
Distributors shared deep dives into non-scripted launches such as landmark docuseries "7/7: The London Bombings" (Banijay Entertainment); original feature documentary "Whatever It Takes: Inside the eBay Scandal" (Fremantle); and major new natural history series "Parenthood" (All3Media International). The event also saw farmer and conservationist Jimmy Doherty joining ITV Studios to share more on Jimmy Doherty’s "Big Bear Rescue."
Formats taking centre stage included "Chess Masters", All3Media International’s new knockout competition from Curve Media, and Banijay Entertainment’s reality dating challenge "30 Dates and 30 Nights". ITV Studios showcased "Celebrity Sabotage", a prime-time hidden camera prank show which sees famous faces ‘unleashing acts of sabotage’ on members of the public, and Fremantle introduced its on-screen reimagining of beloved word game "Scrabble."
Founded by All3Media International, Banijay Entertainment, Fremantle and ITV Studios, the London TV Screenings saw over 35 distributors and studios running independent events. Alongside the four founding organisers, the 2025 line-up included About Premium Content, Amazon MGM Studios Distribution, Autentic GmbH, Beta Film, Blue Ant Media, BossaNova Media, Cineflix Rights, DCD Rights, Disney, Dogwoof, Eccho Rights, Federation Studios, Fifth Season, Fox Entertainment Global, Hat Trick International, Keshet International, Lionsgate, Mediawan Rights, NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution, Newen Connect, Off the Fence, Paramount Global Content Distribution, Passion Distribution, PBS International, Seven.One Studios International, Sony Pictures Television, Sphere Abacus, STUDIOCANAL, TGC Global Entertainment, TVF International, Viaplay Content Distribution and Warner Bros. International Television Production.
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