U (streaming service)
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History
UKTV Play was first announced in June 2014.[2] Prior to its launch, each UKTV channel had their own on-demand services.
UKTV Play launched on iOS in August, on PC, YouView and Virgin Media in November[3] and on Android in February 2015.[4] The service would then launch on Freeview Play in August 2016,[5] on Roku and Sky UK's Now in February 2018,[6] and on Freesat and Samsung smart TVs in September 2018.[7]
Following the relaunch of W as a free-to-air service, the channel's shows became available to watch for free on UKTV Play.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Rebrand to U
In November 2023, UKTV announced that UKTV Play would be renamed as U, as part of the unification of UKTV's channels and service under the new masterbrand.[8] UKTV Play rebranded as U on 16 July 2024.[9]
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