Latest news of richard-watsham
8 JUL 2025
Corporate Moves
Richard Watsham to depart UKTV after 14-year tenure
Richard and his team have been responsible for commissioning thousands of hours of original content, generating the highest-ever rating shows throughout the UKTV network, and winning an array of accolades from International Emmy and Rose D’Or, Broadcast and Broadcasting Press Guild awards to UKTV’s first BAFTAs.
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
16 SEP 2024
Trends
UK: Diversity levels are on the rise, but there is still work to be done
Creative Diversity Network’s seventh annual report highlights ongoing challenges and progress in UK television diversity.
2 MAY 2022
Production
Broadcasters form collaboration to target UK-based production management skills gaps
BBC, Channel 4, Paramount and UKTV will invest £1m as they work to lessen the short-term strain in production management in the country.
3 MAR 2020
Production
"EXPEDITION WITH STEVE BACKSHALL" WILL HAVE A SECOND SERIES
UKTV joined to Fremantle and Steve Backshall to develop four new adventures that will take place this year.