Channel 4 strikes deal to bring its shows to Disney+ in 2027
Channel 4 has struck a new deal with The Walt Disney Company that will bring its programming to Disney+ subscribers in the UK and Ireland from early 2027.
The Simpsons to Leave Sky One on 31 October After Afternoon Marathon
The Simpsons is set to leave Sky One on Saturday 31 October, with the channel marking the occasion with an afternoon marathon of episodes.
Susie Fowler-Watt to leave BBC Look East after 35 years to focus on psychotherapy career
BBC Look East presenter Susie Fowler-Watt is to leave the BBC in December after 35 years with the corporation, bringing an end to a long career reporting on some of the biggest stories affecting the East of England.
Trump Given December Deadline to Testify in $10bn Defamation Case Against BBC
US President Donald Trump has been ordered to give evidence under oath by December 11 in his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC, after a judge warned he could face sanctions if he fails to comply.
BBC to Merge TV and Radio Commissioning Teams as Around 100 Roles Face Cuts
The BBC is set to merge television and radio commissioning teams across comedy, arts and classical music as part of a wider cost-cutting drive that will see around 100 roles closed within its content division.
Reform UK Reports ITV to Police Over Undercover Investigation Into Racist Remarks
Reform UK has reported ITV to the police following an undercover investigation that exposed racist remarks made by members of the party, with the party also threatening legal action against the broadcaster, its journalists and its board of directors.
UKTV to Launch Eight Themed Streaming Channels on Freely and LG Channels
UKTV is set to bring eight new themed streaming channels to Freely and LG Channels before the end of the year, giving viewers another way to enjoy some of Britain’s best-loved television programmes.
5Drama launches today with a line-up of hit UK dramas and classic Australian soaps
Broadcaster 5 is launching its new channel, 5Drama, today, giving viewers a dedicated home for some of its biggest British drama hits, alongside a selection of popular US and Australian series.
NUJ Welcomes Culture Secretary’s Move to Scrutinise Sky’s £1.6bn ITV Takeover
The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) has welcomed Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy’s announcement that she is “minded to intervene” in Sky’s proposed £1.6 billion takeover of ITV’s Media & Entertainment division, calling for a formal regulatory investigation into the deal.
Scottish Culture Secretary Vows to Challenge BBC Scotland Channel Move to iPlayer
Scotland’s Culture Secretary, Mairi McAllan, has described plans to move the BBC Scotland channel exclusively online as “wholly unacceptable” and confirmed she will raise concerns with media regulator Ofcom.
UKTV to Relocate Hammersmith Offices to Television Centre by Spring 2027
UKTV is set to move its office base from Hammersmith to Television Centre by spring 2027, following a review of its workspace arrangements.
BBC Three to close again as broadcaster announces £500 million savings drive
The BBC is to take BBC Three off linear television for a second time in a decade, with the youth-focused channel set to close in spring 2027 as part of a sweeping £500 million cost-cutting programme.