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ITV has launched five new themed YouTube channels and begun uploading full episodes of shows like "Victoria" and "Deal or No Deal" across its digital network. According to Ampere, the shift marks a strategic move toward long-form content, with full episodes now dominating ITV’s YouTube output since February 2025.

The production sector generated £3.6 billion in 2023, but this topline number hides deeper concerns. Content investment by PSBs—still the backbone of original UK programming—declined last year. While SVOD services like Netflix and Prime Video continue to invest in UK content, their focus is narrow: mostly high-end drama and some premium factual. In 2023, there were just 30 UK SVOD commissions compared to nearly 1,400 from PSBs.

15 new live channels introduced as part of 5’s expanded content line up, with more to follow. A new slate was announced of originated UK content at 5 Showcase, including over 100 hours of drama.

Six regional directors will be appointed to lead the following regions: Africa, the Americas, Asia Pacific, Central and South Asia, Europe, and the Middle East and North Africa. The regional directors will be responsible for expanding audiences in their respective regions and establishing clear reporting structures for each of the BBC World Service’s 42 language services.

A new study from King's College London, based on viewing habits among 16-34-year-olds in Denmark, Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands among the streaming platforms, indicates that the British sense of humor is a major reason young Europeans gravitate toward UK television and film.