UKTV & Talented People Renew Partnership

UKTV has renewed its partnership with Talented People for a third year as part of its All Voices initiative.

UKTV first partnered with Talented People in 2023 to help production companies deliver on the broadcaster’s diversity commitments in recruitment to unscripted productions. Now, with this renewal, the initiative is expanding to include recruitment for roles in scripted production as well.

“Since its inception, UKTV’s All Voices initiative has delivered a total of 128 hires for underrepresented people on our productions, much of this during a time of industry uncertainty,” said Emile Nawagamuwa, commissioning editor at UKTV. “I’m proud that our partnership with Talented People is not only continuing but growing as we venture into recruitment in scripted content together. Kimberly, Rosie and their team are more than allies and collaborators, they are determined to produce results. Diversity, equity and inclusion is discussed more than it is actioned, and together, we continue to take action.”

Kimberly Godbolt, joint managing director of Talented People, added, “Working with UKTV has been brilliant because they actually walk the walk—no endless committees or lip service, just real commitment to making change happen. Over the last two years, we’ve submitted over 250 quality candidates that may otherwise not have been considered, all from underrepresented backgrounds and all proactively approached because of their talent and skill set. The fact we’re expanding into scripted shows this partnership is delivering results. There’s nothing more satisfying than connecting brilliant people with opportunities where they can absolutely smash it.”