Samsung TV Plus EMEA expands Zoo 55 deal
October 9, 2026



Samsung TV Plus EMEA has announced an expansion of its existing partnership with Zoo 55, part of ITV Studios, bringing a portfolio of entertainment channels to the subscription-free service.

Building on the established content already available on Samsung TV Plus, this agreement includes exclusive content and represents a key strategic pillar in Samsung TV Plus’ expansion of public service broadcaster (PSB) programming ahead of MIPCOM.


The deal brings the following channels to Samsung TV Plus:

The Voice Global – available immediately exclusively on Samsung TV Plus, with the latest episodes from the current season of The Voice US, airing in the UK and Scandinavia. The Voice seeks out exciting new singers from across the globe, judging them solely on their voices.
River Monsters – a wildlife documentary hosted by extreme angler and biologist Jeremy Wade, who travels the globe in search of the most fearsome killer fish. The channel is already available in Germany, Scandinavia and the UK, it will also launch in France this October.
VICE – VICE’s immersive docu-style content is the definitive guide to an uncertain world and will launch in the UK this October.
VICE: Dark Side Of – the franchise of documentary series, launching in the UK this October, examines untold stories from reality TV, comedy and pop culture, and their cultural impact over the decades.
Chris Gregory, Head of Content Development at Samsung TV Plus EMEA, commented: “Expanding our deal with ITV Studios is a significant moment for Samsung TV Plus, as we continue to bring premium entertainment from one of the world’s leading production studios to our European audiences. These instantly recognisable brands from ITV Studios, are part of our wider strategic goal to build a differentiated, premium streaming service that competes at scale. We’re delivering world-class entertainment that audiences know and love, whether that’s beloved formats, hit game shows, or gripping documentaries. This is what sets us apart in FAST.”

Jane Dribinskaya, VP FAST & DTC Partnerships, Zoo 55, part of ITV Studios, added: “We are delighted to deepen our relationship with Samsung TV Plus across EMEA and bring hit global franchises like The Voice to an even broader audience. Viewers across the region have a massive appetite for our iconic formats, and launching channels like The Voice Global, and VICE allows us to meet fans directly in their preferred streaming environment”.

Existing ITV Studios channels already available on the platform include The Graham Norton Show, Hell’s Kitchen, and Come Dine With Me.