BBC UKTV

BBC UKTV (often stylized as UKTV) is a British multi-channel broadcaster established in 1992. It is a joint venture between BBC Studios (formerly BBC Worldwide), the commercial arm of the British Broadcasting Corporation, and ITV plc.

UKTV operates a portfolio of television channels in the United Kingdom, covering a wide range of genres including entertainment, comedy, drama, factual, and lifestyle programming. The channels broadcast content from the BBC archive, as well as original productions commissioned by UKTV.

Notable UKTV channels include:

• Dave: A general entertainment channel primarily targeting a male audience.
• Gold: A comedy channel featuring classic and modern British comedy.
• Alibi: A crime drama channel showing both British and international series.
• Drama: Showcases a range of British drama series.
• Yesterday: A factual and history channel.
• Really: A lifestyle channel with programming focused on real-life events and documentaries.
• Eden: A nature and science channel.
• W: (formerly Watch) - An entertainment channel featuring premium drama, comedy and entertainment programming.

UKTV plays a significant role in the UK television landscape, providing a platform for both classic and contemporary programming and contributing to the growth of the independent production sector through its original commissions. The company's channels are available on various platforms, including Freeview, Sky, Virgin Media, and BT TV. UKTV also offers streaming services and catch-up television options for its viewers.