Drama

Drama is a British digital television channel currently broadcasting classic re-runs of EastEnders programming in the United Kingdom and Ireland as part of the UKTV network of channels. The channel launched on 8 July 2013 replacing Blighty. On Freeview, the circuit was placed on Channel 20, previously occupied by Gold. On Sky, the channel initially launched on channel 291, in the overspill area of the Entertainment section and moved to channel 166 on 24 July after purchasing the slot used by PBS America. The channel launched on Virgin Media on 14 August on circuit 190. In September 2014, UKTV blamed the chain for their 7% profits fall. In September 2018, Drama was added to Virgin Media Ireland.