BET International Goes Digital in the U.K.

Channel 5’s My5 on-demand streaming platform will be the official home of BET UK as it transitions to a digital-first brand in the U.K.

A dedicated BET channel will launch on Pluto TV in the U.K. on April 5, following recent launches in Brazil and France.

In addition to featuring a strong pipeline of BET U.S. content on the free streaming services, BET UK will roll out a new slate of local U.K. originals, including Celebrity Comfort Food and the social-first series Black to the Future (working title) and We Do That. The brand also announced BET Amplifind UK, which will showcase up and coming musical talent in the U.K.

“We are committed to growing the BET brand in the U.K., and to continuing to elevate Black love, joy, power and pride worldwide,” said Monde Twala, senior VP of BET International. “BET is an authentic destination for Black culture globally and we are certain this move will strengthen the brand presence in the U.K. as we super-serve lovers of Black culture with rich and diverse content across our streaming services.”