Type: Joint Venture
On the web: http://www.uktv.co.uk

Not too surprising: UKTV provides television programming for and about residents of the UK. The company operates a network of about 10 UK pay television channels that attract 39 million viewers per month and broadcast a wide variety of programming including television comedies and dramas, home improvement and lifestyle shows, food shows, and documentaries. Channels include UKTV Documentary, UKTV Food, UKTV Gold, UKTV Drama, UKTV History, UKTV People, and UKTV Style. UKTV is a joint venture between Scripps Networks Interactive and the British Broadcasting Corporation.

Officers:
Chairman: Eamonn O'Hare
CEO and Director: Darren Childs
CFO: Jan A. W. Gooze-Zijl

Competitors:
BSkyB
Channel 4
RTL Group

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