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Anyone with a Samsung TV is about to get a blockbuster free upgrade. It’s simply been confirmed that UKTV’s free linear channels will turn out to be out there to Samsung TV viewers within the UK for the primary time. This content material will all be beamed to screens by way of the web, which means there’s no need for an aerial caught within the chimney. The new deal additionally brings a devoted rail to Samsung’s home screen only for U content material.

That means traditional comedies, dramas and real-life exhibits will all be simply out there with out looking out or digging into limitless settings.

Later this yr U&DRAMA, U&Dave, U&YESTERDAY, U&W and U&eden may also be delivered to Samsung TV viewers by way of a deep hyperlink from Samsung’s Universal Guide into the U app.

Samsung says this protection will span tens of millions of its TVs and can seem within Samsung’s ‘Live’ tab of the consumer interface and Universal Guide to make sure UKTV’s channels and on-demand content material stay entrance and centre for IP-only audiences.

“This new deal builds on our already fruitful and wide-ranging partnership with Samsung,” stated Jonathan Newman, General Manager, Commercial, UKTV and BBC Studios UK/Ireland.

“It will make the U app even more accessible to Samsung’s customers and ensure UKTV’s rich mix of content remains highly visible across VOD and linear.”

And Dan Harvie, VP of Home Entertainment and Appliances at Samsung UK and Ireland, added: “UKTV is a key part of the vast range of entertainment that is included within a Samsung TV. We are always aiming to help our customers enjoy the very best possible entertainment experience and with UKTV we are delivering access to a whole host of different broadcast content.

“As the world’s number one TV brand for 20 consecutive years, Samsung is committed to delivering innovation that enhances every aspect of the viewing experience. This collaboration reaffirms our dedication to providing our customers with the ultimate entertainment ecosystem, including the rich content offerings of UKTV alongside the likes of Samsung TV Plus and our built-in broadcast app access.”

There’s no precise phrase on a timeline for this launch, however anticipate to see it arriving on screens quickly.

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