.The deal includes 20 high-quality documentaries from ORF’s Universum Nature, such as “The Real Jungle Book,” “The Alpine Rhine Valley – Rebuilding Nature,” and “Lake Tanganyika – Africa’s Blue Heart.”
Belgium’s PlattelandsTv has acquired a package of 20 documentaries; Italy’s Mediaset, Rai, and Discovery have selected a number of titles, while China’s CCTV and Japan’s NHK have also picked ORF programs.
While STV Studios grew 13% to £42.2m in H1 2025, unscripted commissioning delays and a 10% drop in advertising revenue to £45.6m force strategic cuts and restructuring.
Produced by MultiStory Media, the 1x60’ film features exclusive insights from Dr Graham Hill as Christian Brueckner’s potential release approaches, airing in September on ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV Player with ITV Studios handling global distribution.
The Scottish media company has issued a profit warning as commissioning and advertising markets continue to weaken. Despite challenges, STV remains committed to its strategic transformation and long-term goals.