Published: July 6, 2026 at 9:11 am
The American owner of Sky has agreed a £1.6 billion deal to acquire the broadcast arm of ITV.
The deal, which includes ITV’s free-to-air channels and on-demand streaming service ITVX, creates the UK’s biggest commercial broadcaster.
ITV plc said US telecoms giant Comcast had agreed to sell Sky’s Love Productions business to ITV Studios as part of the package.
ITV Studios, one of the world’s biggest production companies – behind shows including I’m a Celebrity… – will remain listed on the London Stock Exchange.