In line with official guidance against large gatherings of people, the Royal Television Society (RTS) has decided to streamline the format of this year’s Programme Awards, which will now be live-streamed.

BBC Studios has elevated Maggy Chan to the newly created role of managing director of its global distribution division.

Entertainment One (eOne) has licensed more than 500 hours of programming across free- and pay-TV platforms, as well as to SVOD partners, in Russia.

After more than 15 years leading Channel 4’s news and current affairs output, Dorothy Byrne has decided to step down as head of news and current affairs and will take on the specially created role of editor at large.

The UK Creative Content EIS Fund has invested in Raindog Films, co-founded by Oscar-winning actor Colin Firth and music industry veteran Ged Doherty, with plans to expand production into high-end TV content.

The Walt Disney Company Iberia and Telefónica have inked a deal to make Movistar the strategic distributor for Disney+’s launch in Spain.

Disney+ has revealed its full launch-day lineup for the U.K., with 500-plus films, more than 350 series and a slate of 26 exclusive originals.

Nordic Entertainment Group (NENT Group) is prepping the romantic comedy Big Lars, headlined by the Danish comedian Lars Hjortshøj, as its next original production.

Sky has introduced a new package that integrates originals such as Chernobyl and Catherine the Great and Netflix for £25 a month.

The U.K. will not be seeking to participate in the next Creative Europe program, due to start in January 2021.