The UKTV Network channels

 

Over the years there have been quite a few channels operating within the UKTV network. These are the ones operating in 2006 on the Sky Digital platform. They are all pay services, but I thought you might like some info about them. Details of the earlier channels may be added at some point.

All "UKxxxx" channels were rebranded "UKTVxxxx" on 8th March 2004, & on this date "UK Horizons" was axed, and replaced by "UKTV Documentary" & "UKTV People"

 

UKTV Style Gardens will launch on 23rd March on epg 144.

 

The Channels

 


Channel
UKTV Network Channel Description
 

UKTV Gold logo

 

 

UK Gold features an unrivalled array of the very best of British comedy and drama, which consistently makes it the most popular digital-only channel.

Broadcast hours: 24 hour

Epg 109

 

UKTV Gold +1 logo

 

 

+1 hour time shift version of UK Gold.

Broadcast hours: 24 hour

Epg 110

 

UKTV G2 logo

 

 

UK G2 replaced UK Gold 2 and is aimed at a younger audience than UK Gold 2.

Launched Wednesday 12th November 2003

Broadcast hours: 2000 - 0500
(Hours increased to 0900-0500 16th January 2005)

Rebranded as "Dave" 15th October 2007 - Epg 111

 

UKTV G2 + 1 logo

UKTV G2+1 (!) Launched 1st November 2004 as the usual +1 hour service

Broadcast hours 2100 - 0400

Rebranded as "Dave +1" 15 October 2007 - Epg 159

 

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UK Style launched on 1st November 1997 and is available on analogue and digital cable, digital satellite and digital terrestrial television.

Broadcast hours: 0700 - 0300

Epg 156

 

 

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+1 hour time shift channel.

Broadcast hours: 0800 - 0400

Epg 157

 

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Started 23rd March 2005 as UKTV Style Gardens

Broadcast hours 0700 - 0100

Rebranded UKTV Gardens February 2007

 

 

UKTV Food logo

 

 

UK Food launched on 5th November 2001.

Broadcast hours: 0500 - 2100

Epg 259

 

 

UKTV Food +1 logo

 

 

+1 hour time shift channel

Broadcast hours: 0600 - 1900

Epg 260

 

 

UKTV drama logo

 

 

UK Drama is the only channel dedicated exclusively to providing consistently excellent drama.  Compelling, engaging and emotionally absorbing, the programming ranges from contemporary and popular to costume and classic. The channel has access to the BBC's extensive archives.

Launched on 31st March 2000.

Broadcast hours: 2100 - 0500

Epg 132

 

 

UKTV drama logo

 

 

Yet another +1 timeshift

Broadcast hours: 2200 - 0600

Epg 133

 

 

UKTV Bright Ideas logo

 

 

UK Bright Ideas brings you the best programmes from UK Style and UK Food.

Launched across all digital platforms on 15th January 2003.

Broadcast hours: 0600 - 1800

Closed down 1800BST 14th October 2007 to allow Dave to launch - Epg 269.


 

UK Horizons

 

 

UK Horizons offers the best of British factual entertainment.

Closed down 8th March 2003 due to poor ratings

Broadcast hours: 0900 - 0300

 

 

UK Horizons

 

 

+1 hour time shift.

Closed down 8th March 2003 due to poor ratings.

Broadcast hours: 1000 - 0400

 

UKTV documentary logo

 

Launched 8th March 2004, as a replacement for UK Horizons.

Broadcast hours: 0900 - 0300

Epg 532

 

UKTV documentary+1 logo

 

+1 hour timeshift channel Launched 8th March 2004.

Broadcast hours: 1000 - 0400

Epg 533

 

UKTV People logo

 

Launched 8th March 2004, as the second half of the replacement for UK Horizons.

Broadcast hours: 0900 - 0300

Epg 534

 

UKTV  People +1 logo

+1 hour timeshift. Launched 11th January 2005

Broadcast hours: 1000-0400

 

UKTV history logo

 

 

Launched on 30th October 2002.

Broadcast hours: 0700 - 0100

Epg 537

 

 

UKTV History +1 logo

 

 

+1 hour time shift

Broadcast hours: 0800 - 0200

Epg 538

 

 

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