Broadcast: Scripps poised for UKTV deal.
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Scripps Networks Interactive is on the verge of buying Virgin Media’s 50% stake in UKTV, and the British broadcaster is preparing to follow the deal by launching a VoD player.
Scripps’ acquisition is “all but done”, according to one UKTV insider. An announcement is expected imminently.
Another factor in the deal was whether BBCW would grant VoD rights. Several sources indicated an agreement is now in place, and that UKTV is “well down the line” with plans to launch an on-demand player before the end of the year.
The player is likely to launch via the UKTV website, as well as via Virgin Media’s cable-based TV on Demand service and website.
UKTV, Scripps, Virgin Media and BBCW all declined to comment.
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