ITV initiated deal for Sky to buy its media division, says Dame Carolyn McCall The company struck the agreement in July to sell its media and entertainment division. Evening Standard · Sep 29
ITV to hand shareholders £100m after striking £1.6bn Sky deal The news came as ITV reported a boost to advertising revenues from the World Cup. Evening Standard · Jul 31
Emmerdale creators make bid for permanent home as lease end looms ITV’s long-running soap has filmed at Harewood House in West Yorkshire since 1997 The Independent UK · Jul 27
ITV drama will tell story of teen whose death was ‘linked to online dare’ ITV has commissioned a new drama based on the story of Jools Sweeney, a 14-year-old whose death his mother believes was due to an online challenge. Jools was found unconscious in April 2022, with an inquest returning a narrative verdict ruling that it was unlikely Jools had intended to end… The Independent UK · Jul 15
‘End of an era’: what is the future of British TV after Sky’s ITV takeover? Merger stokes fears over job cuts, US influence and possible BBC and Channel 4 tie-up to take on Netflix and YouTube The Guardian - UK · Jul 11
BBC renews award-winning comedy before series two airs The first series attracted more than 9.5 million viewers in 28 days The Independent UK · Jul 8
Award-winning BBC comedy Ludwig renewed for a third series The cryptic detective show stars comedian David Mitchell and Motherland’s Anna Maxwell Martin. Evening Standard · Jul 8
Channel 4 responds to speculation over Great British Bake Off’s future as production house is sold A hurge new merger has sparked speculation over whether the show could be on the move again The Independent UK · Jul 7
How To Watch 'Love Island' and More ITV Shows After Sky Merger Sky's acquisition of ITV's Media & Entertainment division for £1.6 billion aims to strengthen competition against streaming giants, while ensuring popular shows remain free-to-air during regulatory review. International Business Times UK · Jul 6
Sky agrees to buy British broadcaster ITV for up to £1.6 billion The two British media businesses are set to come under one roof, as ITV has agreed to sell its broadcasting and streaming business to Sky for up to £1.6bn (€1.87bn), in a deal that would create a major new competitor to global streaming platforms. Euronews · Jul 6
Sky warns of job cuts in £200m cost-saving plan following ITV takeover The deal will see Sky buy ITV’s terrestrial TV channels and streaming service ITVX The Independent UK · Jul 6
Sky warns some roles will be cut after £1.6bn takeover of ITV broadcasting arm The deal will see Sky buy ITV’s terrestrial TV channels and streaming service ITVX. Evening Standard · Jul 6
Sky puts Netflix on notice with audacious British TV takeover bid – new UK "streaming giant" to be created Sky's £1.6 billion takeover of ITV will be the biggest thing to happen to British TV since, well, Sky T3 · Jul 6
Will ITV still be free? The massive Sky-ITV deal explained — and what it means for your favorite TV shows Sky is in talks to snap up ITV's broadcasting arm in what would be the biggest British broadcasting deal for years –here's what it means for TV viewers. TechRadar · Jul 6
The Independent UK · Jul 6 What Sky’s £1.6bn takeover of ITV means for your favourite shows and ITVX ITV is the UK’s oldest and largest commercial terrestrial television network
Evening Standard · Jul 6 What does the Sky and ITV deal mean for British TV? Sky is taking over ITV’s media and entertainment arm – which covers terrestrial TV channels ITV1, ITV2, ITV4, ITV Quiz and streaming service ITVX.
The Independent UK · Jul 6 ITV to sell media and entertainment arm to Sky for £1.6bn Seismic deal will see ITV’s terrestrial television channels and its streaming service, ITVX, merge with Sky
Evening Standard · Jul 6 ITV agrees to sell broadcasting arm to Sky for up to £1.6bn The companies said the deal will combine the division with Sky to create a major competitor to the global streaming giants.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 28 Sky makes £2bn spending pledge as it prepares takeover of ITV broadcasting arm Deal could be announced in July and vow will safeguard future of shows such as Coronation Street and Love Island
The Economic Times · Jun 25 Comcast-owned Sky reaches terms to buy ITV's broadcast unit, sources say Sky is reportedly close to acquiring ITV's broadcast and streaming division for £1.6 billion, with ITV set to gain "The Great British Bake Off" producer Love Productions. This significant deal, nearing finalization, aims to forge a major UK streaming competitor against global giants. The transaction includes Love Productions and a…
The Independent UK · May 14 5 new LGBT+ podcasts to listen to this week These are our top podcast picks in ahead of Pride Month.
The Independent UK · May 14 ITV in ‘active’ talks with Sky over landmark £1.6 billion sale as it eyes World Cup boost The potential deal could have a transformative effect on the UK’s television landscape
Evening Standard · May 14 ITV hopes for World Cup boost as it remains in ‘active’ talks over Sky TV deal The broadcaster is said to be close to finalising a deal to sell its media and entertainment division to Sky.
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Evening Standard · Jan 16 Janice Dickinson 'launches £700k legal claim after I'm A Celeb fall' ITV have said ‘the show operates a high level of safety protocols and the health, safety and welfare of all of our contributors are our number one priority’