VH1 to become unscripted net in UK

Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) is relaunching VH1 in the UK as a lifestyle and general entertainment channel.

From Tuesday October 2, the music channel will be repositioned as a new destination for unscripted shows.

The initial line-up will be made up of US reality shows, many airing in the UK for the first time, such as Love and Hip Hop Miami.

Also amongst the launch line-up will be Black Ink Crew, Love & Hip Hop New York and the full back-catalogue of the Emmy-winning RuPaul’s Drag Race and RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars.

VH1 will be managed and programmed by the MTV UK brand team and is available on Sky 174 and Virgin 316.