Channel 4 Streaming Adds UKTV’s U

As part of a groundbreaking multiyear carriage deal, Channel 4’s streaming viewers will be able to access hundreds of titles from UKTV’s U service, beginning in January 2026.

This is the first time that Channel 4 streaming has carried a third-party service on its platform.

Jonathan Allan, interim CEO at Channel 4, said: “It’s fantastic that we are building on our long and successful commercial partnership with a bold new deal with UKTV to make our Channel 4 streaming proposition even stronger for viewers. Loads of brilliant British content from U will complement our own bold, noisy shows and UKTV will benefit from tapping into our younger streaming audience.”

Marcus Arthur, CEO of UKTV, added: “Following record viewing to our U streaming service last year, I’m delighted to be expanding our relationship with Channel 4 through this carriage deal and offering viewers even more opportunities to watch U’s rich mix of content. UKTV has a successful history of building scale through partnerships, and this exciting opportunity demonstrates the power of media companies collaborating to drive sustained growth, with clear benefits for UKTV, Channel 4 and above all viewers.”