Press Release

BBC Studios and UKTV Select full season for Playout and Distribution Services for 53 Channels

Multi-year agreement reinforces commitment to operational excellence, resilient delivery, and future-ready linear and VoD services.

 

Unterföhring, Germany, September 7, 2026 – BBC Studios (BBCS) and its wholly owned subsidiary UKTV have selected the European media services provider full season to deliver playout services for 53 linear channels and their associated VoD offerings under a new multi-year agreement. The partnership will support the delivery of premium British programming to audiences across the UK and international markets.

Under the agreement, full season will deliver fully managed end-to-end services, including content preparation, playout, VoD workflows and channel delivery to multiple collection points, supporting onward global distribution for BBC Studios and UKTV. Leveraging its extensive operational expertise and resilient technology infrastructure, full season will help ensure the efficient and reliable delivery of content across linear and on-demand platforms.

“Seamless, high-quality, and resilient service delivery were key priorities for us. full season’s robust infrastructure and proven operational expertise gave us confidence in their ability to support our evolving Global Channels & Streaming business and deliver the reliability our audiences and partners expect,” said Tim Bertioli, Director of Media Services, UKTV & SVP Channel Technology, BBC Studios.

“We are delighted to support BBC Studios and UKTV with the operational excellence and service quality they require,” said Alexander Neemann, Head of Sales at full season. “By combining innovative technology with resilient operations, we are committed to delivering reliable, future-ready media services that enable BBCS and UKTV to serve audiences and partners today and as their needs evolve.”

About full season

full season is an agile provider of advanced media services, powering business-critical broadcast and digital processes. Backed by decades of expertise, proprietary software technology, and resilient multi-site infrastructure across Europe, we deliver reliable, innovative, and scalable solutions. Our capabilities in playout, content management, large-scale VoD delivery, and distribution enable media organizations to operate efficiently, adapt quickly, and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving media landscape.

Media Contact:

Maria Voss
Marketing Manager Media & Broadcasting
pr@fullseason.com

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