The London TV Screenings continues to cement its position as a premier global content marketplace, bringing together top industry players for an exclusive showcase of the latest premium programming. With a strong presence from leading distributors and decision-makers, the event has become a key destination for international buyers seeking fresh, high-quality content across all genres.
This year’s edition saw an unprecedented turnout, with 850 key buyers gathering in London to explore a diverse slate of new offerings presented by the event’s founding partners—All3Media International, Banijay Entertainment, Fremantle, and ITV Studios. Their curated lineup of premium content highlighted emerging trends and cutting-edge storytelling, reinforcing the UK’s role as a hub for world-class television distribution.
Following this record-breaking success, The London TV Screenings is already looking ahead to 2026, with plans underway for its next edition, set to take place in the final week of February.
A London TV Screenings spokesperson said: “The London TV Screenings has rapidly become a stand-out, must-attend annual event for invited buyers, and we’re thrilled to see the 2025 edition welcoming even more decision makers from around the world. The showcase is now a go-to destination for unparalleled insights into the latest premium shows and formats. We look forward to planning an exceptional event for 2026 – which will be tailored to the feedback we’ve heard from buyers and their experiences across the week.”Highlights from the 2025 event include:
On the drama front, ITV Studios welcomed Andrew Lincoln – making his British TV comeback after 15 years – to the stage for the debut of twisted thriller Cold Water. Fremantle introduced the epic adventure drama Sandokan from Luxe Vide and welcomed on stage Creator Luca Bernabei and Director Jan Michelini, who were joined by the leading cast including Can Yaman, Alanah Bloor, Ed Westwick and John Hannah. All3Media International launched Two Brothers Pictures’ action thriller The Assassin, starring Keeley Hawes and Freddie Highmore, and Banijay Entertainment showcased Maigret, the first contemporary TV adaptation of the iconic detective novels.
Distributors shared deep dives into non-scripted launches such as landmark docuseries 7/7: The London Bombings (Banijay Entertainment); original feature documentary Whatever It Takes: Inside the eBay Scandal (Fremantle); and major new natural history series Parenthood (All3Media International). The event also saw farmer and conservationist Jimmy Doherty joining ITV Studios to share more on Jimmy Doherty’s Big Bear Rescue.
Formats taking centre stage included Chess Masters, All3Media International’s new knockout competition from Curve Media, and Banijay Entertainment’s reality dating challenge 30 Dates and 30 Nights. ITV Studios showcased Celebrity Sabotage, a prime-time hidden camera prank show which sees famous faces ‘unleashing acts of sabotage’ on members of the public, and Fremantle introduced its on-screen reimagining of beloved word game Scrabble.
Founded by All3Media International, Banijay Entertainment, Fremantle and ITV Studios, the London TV Screenings saw over 35 distributors and studios running independent events.
Alongside the four founding organisers, the 2025 line-up included About Premium Content, Amazon MGM Studios Distribution, Autentic GmbH, Beta Film, Blue Ant Media, BossaNova Media, Cineflix Rights, DCD Rights, Disney, Dogwoof, Eccho Rights, Federation Studios, Fifth Season, Fox Entertainment Global, Hat Trick International, Keshet International, Lionsgate, Mediawan Rights, NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution, Newen Connect, Off the Fence, Paramount Global Content Distribution, Passion Distribution, PBS International, Seven.One Studios International, Sony Pictures Television, Sphere Abacus, STUDIOCANAL, TGC Global Entertainment, TVF International, Viaplay Content Distribution and Warner Bros. International Television Production.
