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Beta to launch crime drama "Bookish" at Italian Global Series Festival 30 APR 2025

Distribution

Beta to launch crime drama "Bookish" at Italian Global Series Festival

"Bookish" is produced by Eagle Eye Drama for UKTV and PBS in association with Happy Duck Films and supported by the Belgian Tax Shelter. Beta Film holds worldwide distribution rights on all seasons, while PBS Distribution holds the North American rights.
Big Media's "Has#tag Homicide" picked up by FilmRise and UKTV 17 MAR 2025

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Big Media's "Has#tag Homicide" picked up by FilmRise and UKTV

FilmRise has acquired exclusive rights in all media for the US and Canada. In addition, UKTV has licensed the series for its branded free-to-air entertainment channel U&W.
 UKTV doubles views on U streaming service in two years 17 JAN 2025

Streaming

UKTV doubles views on U streaming service in two years

This was made possible by its digital strategy success. 2024 also saw U’s active users increase by 21% and content on the service bolstered from 7000 hours to over 9000 hours. In addition, UKTV achieved record growth to its VOD content
UKTV and BBC Studios appoint Sophie Judge as Global Acquisitions Manager 8 JAN 2025

Corporate Moves

UKTV and BBC Studios appoint Sophie Judge as Global Acquisitions Manager

Sophie will be responsible for sourcing and securing all genres of content from third party suppliers for UKTV’s portfolio of free-to-air and pay channels and free streaming service U, and BBC Studios’ global branded services.
UKTV appoints Emma Tibbetts as Director of Programming for Drama 11 DEC 2024

Corporate Moves

UKTV appoints Emma Tibbetts as Director of Programming for Drama

Reporting to Chief Programming Officer Steve North, Emma will be responsible for developing and delivering the drama content strategy across UKTV’s channels and free streaming service U.