UKTV Inks Deal with Channel 4

UKTV and Channel 4 have signed a deal that has made the U streaming service available via Channel 4 streaming.

The U service on Channel 4 streaming features shows such as The Office, Bergerac, MasterChef Australia, Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over, Whitstable Pearl, The Chelsea Detective, The Marlow Murder Club, Would I Lie to You?, Birds of a Feather, Not Going Out and many more.

Also available are Red Dwarf, QI XL, Have I Got a Bit More News for You, Mock The Week, Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable, Spooks, Big Zuu’s Big Eats, Outrageous, David Mitchell’s Outsiders, Pete Wicks: For Dogs’ Sake and State of Play.

More U content will land on the service in the coming weeks.

These additions complement Channel 4’s lineup that includes Gogglebox, The Great British Bake Off, Married at First Sight UK, The Piano, The Jury: Murder Trial, The Handmaid’s Tale, Patience and more.

“Bringing UKTV’s much-loved shows together with Channel 4’s award-winning programs means more fantastic choice for everyone,” said Jonathan Allan, interim CEO of Channel 4. “Viewers can expect us to continue making it easier to enjoy the programs they love.”

Marcus Arthur, CEO of UKTV, added, “With our U service now also available on Channel 4 streaming, UKTV’s popular and award-winning shows can reach new audiences, and Channel 4 viewers get even more choice. It’s the perfect partnership, built on putting viewers first.”