Drama (TV channel)

Drama
Launched	8 July 2013 (2013-07-08)
Owned by	UKTV (BBC Worldwide/Scripps Networks Interactive)
Picture format	16:9, 576i (SDTV)
Audience share	1.06% (June 2016 (2016-06), BARB)
Slogan	"There's only one channel called Drama"
Country	United Kingdom
Broadcast area	United Kingdom Ireland
Replaced	Blighty
Sister channel(s)	Alibi Dave Eden Gold Good Food Home Really W Yesterday
Website	drama.uktv.co.uk
Availability
Terrestrial
Freeview	Channel 20
Satellite
Freesat	Channel 158
Sky	Channel 158
Astra 2E	12129 V 27500 2/3
Cable
Virgin Media	Channel 128
Streaming media
TVPlayer	Watch live (UK only)
Virgin TV Anywhere	Watch live (UK only)

Drama is a digital television channel broadcasting drama (and, to a lesser extent, comedy) programming in the United Kingdom and Ireland as part of the UKTV network of channels. The channel launched on 8 July 2013,^[1] replacing Blighty.^[2] On Freeview, the channel was placed on channel 20, previously occupied by Gold.^[3] On Sky, the channel initially launched on channel 291, in the overspill area of the Entertainment section and moved to channel 166 on 24 July after purchasing the slot used by PBS America.^[4] The channel launched on Virgin Media on 14 August on channel 190. In September 2014, ITV blamed the channel for their 7% profits fall.

Programming

The channel is positioned as a home for British dramas from the last 40 years. The channel features such shows as Auf Wiedersehen, Pet, The Cinder Path, Cranford, Lark Rise to Candleford, Pride & Prejudice, Sharpe and Tipping the Velvet.^[5]

Current

Previous

References

External links

• Official website

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