Kristin Brzoznowski

Eccho Rights is establishing a London hub, recruiting three U.K.-based senior executives for the team.

The BBC is set to deliver £880 million ($1.21 billion) of annual savings this year, beating the target of £800 million ($1.1 billion) a year ahead of schedule.

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.

Dynamic Television has licensed the Icelandic dark comedy My Funeral to ARTE in Germany and France.

UKTV has brought in Sarah Asante, a BBC alum, as commissioning editor to ramp up its scripted comedy slate.

Sky has promoted Jamie Morris, previously director of program strategy, to director of programs.

WWE has entered into a new partnership with Virgin Media Television to broadcast highlights of flagship programs Raw and SmackDown on free-to-air television for the first time in Ireland.

Steve Coogan's Baby Cow has appointed Sarah Monteith as CEO, having joined the company from BBC Studios.

Fashion designer, celebrity stylist and TV personality Tan France has been appointed to the newly created role of international editor for the Edinburgh TV Festival’s advisory board.

The BFI and BAFTA are tackling bullying, harassment and racism in the workplace with a new employer Action List for the U.K.'s screen industries, as The Film and TV Charity launches new services that provide immediate support for workers.