Scripps Networks Interactive has completed the acquisition of Virgin Media’s stake in UKTV, one of the United Kingdom’s leading multi-channel television programming companies, following regulatory approval in the Republic of Ireland and Jersey.
In completing the acquisition, Scripps Networks Interactive has acquired a 50-percent common equity interest in the UKTV partnership and the outstanding preferred stock and debt owed by the partnership to Virgin Media. BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm and wholly owned subsidiary of the British Broadcasting Corp. (BBC), is the other 50-percent stakeholder in UKTV.
Formed in 1997, UKTV attracts about 39 million viewers a month across its portfolio of 10 lifestyle, entertainment and non-fiction (factual) programming channels. UKTV brands include Home, Good Food, Dave, Watch, GOLD, Alibi, Eden, Blighty, Yesterday and Really. UKTV also operates complementary websites for each channel brand.
UKTV channels air award-winning shows from the BBC in addition to original programming. All of the UKTV channels are available on Sky Digital and Virgin Media. Dave, Yesterday and Really also are available on Freeview.
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