The streaming platform achieved a 35% increase year on year, thanks to a combination of big hitting drama and reality commissions, as well as strong performances from the soaps.
Polar+ has acquired the four-part drama for France, while Filmin has signed digital rights for Portugal and Spain, and EITB has secured TV rights for Spain’s Basque region.
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.
Five independent companies across the UK will each receive £5,000 in development funding as part of ITV’s initiative to accelerate commissioner-producer collaborations and strengthen regional storytelling.
Six new titles, spanning documentary, comedy, factual entertainment, and unscripted formats, will debut on ITVX and YouTube during Black History Month and Disability History Month, showcasing emerging UK talent and underrepresented voices.