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UKTV acquired Acorn TV's "Art Detectives" in a deal with Dynamic Television 28 AUG 2025

Deals

UKTV acquired Acorn TV's "Art Detectives" in a deal with Dynamic Television

The agreement between UKTV and Dynamic Television will also bring seasons 1–4 of Acorn TV’s hit Irish mystery series "Harry Wild" (30 x 45’). "Art Detectives" will make its UK premiere on U and U&DRAMA in October. "Harry Wild" will be available on U and U&DRAMA in October.
UKTV’s Steve North and Hilary Rosen expanded their roles 24 JUL 2025

Production

UKTV’s Steve North and Hilary Rosen expanded their roles

Steve North, currently Chief Programming Officer, will assume the newly created role of Chief Content Officer to oversee overall content strategy, whilst Hilary Rosen will assume the creative lead for UKTV’s originations.
Film&Arts adquirió la serie britanica "Bookish" 11 JUL 2025

Streaming

Film&Arts adquirió la serie britanica "Bookish"

Creada y protagonizada por Mark Gatiss, la serie ya fue renovada para una segunda temporada en Europa.
Richard Watsham to depart UKTV after 14-year tenure 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.
Melanie Rumani, BBC Studios and UKTV Global Head of Acquisitions, passes away 17 JUN 2025

Corporate Moves

Melanie Rumani, BBC Studios and UKTV Global Head of Acquisitions, passes away

Rumani joined BBC Studios in 2006, holding various positions within sales and acquisitions until her most recent role as Global Head of Acquisitions for BBC Studios and UKTV.