UKTV MEDIA LIMITED
UKTV MEDIA LIMITED is a private limited company registered in England and Wales under company number 04266373. It was incorporated on 7 August 2001, initially as NEWINCCO 84 LIMITED, was renamed UKTV NEW VENTURES LIMITED on 24 September 2001, and adopted its current name on 28 November 2014. Companies House records the company as active, with its latest confirmation statement dated 12 March 2026 and its registered office at 10 Hammersmith Grove, London, W6 7AP. Its principal activity is classified under SIC code 60200, television programming and broadcasting activities.
UKTV MEDIA LIMITED operates as a UK television broadcaster trading under the “U” brand, following a rebrand from UKTV carried out in 2024 with brand consultancy Wolff Olins, according to trade-press coverage of the change. Its free-to-air channels trade as U&Dave, U&Drama, U&Yesterday, U&W and U&Eden, alongside the pay-TV channels U&Gold and U&Alibi and the associated streaming service U, formerly UKTV Play. That coverage describes the broadcaster as owned and operated by BBC Studios, the BBC’s commercial subsidiary – consistent with Companies House’s persons-with-significant-control filings for UKTV MEDIA LIMITED, which identify BBC Studios Distribution Limited as the ultimate identifiable corporate controller following a June 2019 restructuring, when a previously co-controlling shareholder ceased to hold significant control.
UKTV MEDIA LIMITED’s shares are not admitted to trading on any stock exchange. Its latest full accounts were made up to 31 March 2026 and filed with Companies House on 26 July 2026; no independently verified turnover or employee-count figures specific to the legal entity were identified during research, as the underlying accounts document itself was not reviewed for this profile.
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Shareholders
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Shareholders of UKTV MEDIA LIMITED
Company shareholder register data associated with this profile, verified 21 September 2026, records a single shareholder, UKTV Media Holdings Limited (company number 07596400), holding the whole of UKTV MEDIA LIMITED’s issued ordinary share capital across two allotments: 1,000 Ordinary £1.00 shares (99.90% of shares in issue) and a further 1 Ordinary £1.00 share (0.0999%), together comprising 100% of issued capital. This is consistent with Companies House’s persons-with-significant-control register, which records UKTV Media Holdings Limited as holding “ownership of shares – 75% or more” and “ownership of voting rights – 75% or more” of UKTV MEDIA LIMITED, notified 6 April 2016. Companies House separately records two ceased persons with significant control of UKTV MEDIA LIMITED: BBC Studios Distribution Limited (company number 01420028) and Southbank Media Limited (company number 07471020), each previously holding “more than 25% but not more than 50%” of shares and voting rights, notified 6 April 2016 and both ceasing on 11 June 2019 when UKTV Media Holdings Limited’s sole controlling interest took effect.
Ultimate beneficial ownership
Companies House’s persons-with-significant-control filings trace an indirect ownership chain above UKTV MEDIA LIMITED: UKTV Media Holdings Limited (07596400) is itself controlled by BBC Studios Distribution Limited (company number 01420028, England and Wales, formerly BBC Worldwide Limited), notified 6 April 2016 as holding 75% or more of UKTV Media Holdings Limited’s shares and voting rights together with the right to appoint or remove directors. On this basis, BBC Studios Distribution Limited – part of BBC Studios, the BBC’s commercial subsidiary – is identified as the ultimate identifiable corporate controller of UKTV MEDIA LIMITED. No natural-person UBO is disclosed at this level, and each link in the chain is reported only within the statutory 75%-or-more control band rather than as an exact percentage, so no precise combined effective percentage can be calculated.
Data availability
Classification: Full. UKTV MEDIA LIMITED’s direct shareholder interest is disclosed at an exact percentage in company shareholder register data, and the controlling chain up to BBC Studios Distribution Limited is independently confirmed through Companies House persons-with-significant-control filings; ownership within that chain is disclosed only as a statutory control band rather than an exact combined percentage.
Sources
- Companies House – Persons with Significant Control register, company number 04266373
- Companies House – Persons with Significant Control register, company number 07596400 (UKTV Media Holdings Limited)
- Companies House – Company overview, company numbers 04266373, 07596400 and 01420028
- Company shareholder register data, verified 21 September 2026
Officers
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Directors and officers of UKTV MEDIA LIMITED
Companies House records 73 officer appointments in UKTV MEDIA LIMITED’s history, of which four are currently active. The current officers are Grant James Welland, Director since 11 January 2021; Amanda Jane Jones, Director since 8 September 2025; Samuel Wambi Tewungwa, Director since 1 September 2026; and Julie Wong, Company Secretary since 1 October 2025. The three individual directors are recorded with British nationality and a country of residence in the United Kingdom (England, in Mr Welland’s case). Sixty-nine further officers have resigned since incorporation; most recently, Marcus Peter Arthur’s directorship was removed effective 1 September 2026, and Anthony Corriette resigned as Company Secretary effective 1 October 2025, the same date Ms Wong was appointed. This overview reflects Companies House’s officer register retrieved 22 September 2026 and differs from previously recorded profile data, which had not been updated to reflect current appointments.
Recent officer changes
- Samuel Wambi Tewungwa appointed Director, 1 September 2026; Marcus Peter Arthur’s directorship removed the same date (Companies House).
- Julie Wong appointed Company Secretary, 1 October 2025, replacing Anthony Corriette, who resigned the same date (Companies House).
- Amanda Jane Jones appointed Director, 8 September 2025 (Companies House).
Data availability
Classification: Full. Companies House publishes current and historical officer appointment and resignation dates together with nationality and country of residence for UKTV MEDIA LIMITED’s directors; occupation, as distinct from legal role, and residential addresses are not separately reported, and correspondence addresses on file are service addresses only.
Sources
- Companies House – Officers list, company number 04266373 (retrieved 22 September 2026)
- Companies House – Filing history, company number 04266373
Group Structure
Group structure of UKTV MEDIA LIMITED
UKTV MEDIA LIMITED is not an independent company. Its immediate parent is UKTV Media Holdings Limited (company number 07596400, England and Wales), which Companies House’s persons-with-significant-control register records as holding 75% or more of UKTV MEDIA LIMITED’s shares and voting rights, notified 6 April 2016, and which the company’s own shareholder register separately confirms holds 100% of its issued share capital. UKTV Media Holdings Limited is in turn controlled by BBC Studios Distribution Limited (company number 01420028, England and Wales, formerly BBC Worldwide Limited), notified 6 April 2016 as holding 75% or more of its shares and voting rights together with the right to appoint or remove directors – identifying BBC Studios Distribution Limited as the ultimate identifiable UK parent. Southbank Media Limited (company number 07471020) previously held a 25–50% controlling interest in both UKTV MEDIA LIMITED and UKTV Media Holdings Limited but ceased to be a registered person with significant control of either company on 11 June 2019. Trade-press coverage of UKTV’s 2024 rebrand to the “U” brand corroborates that the broadcaster is owned and operated by BBC Studios, the BBC’s commercial subsidiary. No verified subsidiaries of UKTV MEDIA LIMITED were identified in this research. Group information reflects Companies House filings retrieved 22 September 2026.
Verified corporate relationships
| Entity | Country | Registration number | Relationship | Ownership | Status | Information date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UKTV Media Holdings Limited | GB | 07596400 | Immediate parent | 75% or more of shares & voting rights (PSC band); 100% per shareholder register | Active | 6 Apr 2016 (PSC notified) |
| BBC Studios Distribution Limited | GB | 01420028 | Ultimate parent | 75% or more of shares & voting rights in UKTV Media Holdings Limited | Active | 6 Apr 2016 (PSC notified) |
| Southbank Media Limited | GB | 07471020 | Historical relationship (former co-controlling shareholder) | More than 25% but not more than 50% of shares & voting rights | Ceased 11 Jun 2019 | Notified 6 Apr 2016; ceased 11 Jun 2019 |
Recent structural changes
- Southbank Media Limited ceased as a person with significant control of both UKTV MEDIA LIMITED and UKTV Media Holdings Limited, effective 11 June 2019, consolidating control with BBC Studios Distribution Limited via UKTV Media Holdings Limited (Companies House).
Data availability
Classification: Full. The ownership chain from UKTV MEDIA LIMITED up to BBC Studios Distribution Limited is confirmed through Companies House persons-with-significant-control filings for both UKTV MEDIA LIMITED and UKTV Media Holdings Limited; no subsidiaries of UKTV MEDIA LIMITED were located within this research.
Sources
- Companies House – Persons with Significant Control register, company numbers 04266373 and 07596400
- Companies House – Company overview, company numbers 04266373, 07596400 and 01420028
- CSI Magazine – “UKTV to become U in 2024,” csimagazine.com
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does UKTV MEDIA LIMITED do?
UKTV MEDIA LIMITED (company number 04266373) is a private limited company registered in England and Wales, incorporated 7 August 2001 and registered at 10 Hammersmith Grove, London, W6 7AP; Companies House classifies it under SIC code 60200, television programming and broadcasting activities, and it operates as a UK broadcaster trading under the 'U' brand (U&Dave, U&Drama, U&Yesterday, U&W, U&Eden, U&Gold, U&Alibi) following a 2024 rebrand.
Who owns UKTV MEDIA LIMITED?
Company shareholder register data verified 21 September 2026 shows UKTV Media Holdings Limited holding 100% of UKTV MEDIA LIMITED's issued share capital, consistent with Companies House's persons-with-significant-control filing notified 6 April 2016.
Who is UKTV MEDIA LIMITED's UBO (Ultimate Beneficial Owner)?
Companies House's persons-with-significant-control filings trace UKTV MEDIA LIMITED's ownership through UKTV Media Holdings Limited to BBC Studios Distribution Limited, part of BBC Studios (the BBC's commercial subsidiary), identified as the ultimate identifiable corporate controller, notified 6 April 2016.
What is UKTV MEDIA LIMITED's company registration number?
UKTV MEDIA LIMITED's registration number is 04266373, filed with Companies House in United Kingdom. Its current status on the register is active.
Is UKTV MEDIA LIMITED still an active company?
UKTV MEDIA LIMITED's status on Companies House is listed as active.
When was UKTV MEDIA LIMITED incorporated?
UKTV MEDIA LIMITED was incorporated on 7 August 2001, according to Companies House.
What is UKTV MEDIA LIMITED's registered address?
The registered address on file for UKTV MEDIA LIMITED is London, United Kingdom.
What legal structure is UKTV MEDIA LIMITED registered as?
UKTV MEDIA LIMITED is registered as a Private limited company (Ltd.) in United Kingdom.
Is UKTV MEDIA LIMITED listed on a stock exchange?
UKTV MEDIA LIMITED's shares are not admitted to trading on any stock exchange; it is a privately held company.
Who are the officers/directors of UKTV MEDIA LIMITED?
Companies House records four active officers of UKTV MEDIA LIMITED as of 22 September 2026: directors Grant James Welland, Amanda Jane Jones and Samuel Wambi Tewungwa, and Company Secretary Julie Wong.
Does UKTV MEDIA LIMITED have a parent company or subsidiaries?
UKTV MEDIA LIMITED is wholly owned by UKTV Media Holdings Limited, which is itself controlled by BBC Studios Distribution Limited; Southbank Media Limited, a former co-controlling shareholder, ceased to hold significant control of either company on 11 June 2019.
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Where does this company information come from, and how current is it?
This record is sourced directly from Companies House and was last synced on 22 September 2026.