Television programming and broadcasting activities Companies in the UK

SIC 60200Information and communication|115.2% formed since 2020|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
2,524
Active

There are 2,524 active companies in the television programming and broadcasting activities sector in the UK (SIC code 60200). This sector falls under Section J — Information and communication — of the UK Standard Industrial Classification. The sector has a relatively low 10.1% dissolution rate — 2,524 of 3,040 registrations remain active. The sector is experiencing rapid growth, with 115.2% of active businesses incorporated since 2020 — indicating strong recent demand. 100% of companies were formed after 2010, marking this as a sector with predominantly recent entrants. The average company age in this sector is 9.5 years. London leads with 29% of companies in this sector. Companies in this sector hold 33 government contracts valued at £45.2M.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

2,524
Active Companies
J
SIC Section
1946
Oldest Company
115.2%
Growth (2020s)
9.5 yr
Avg Company Age

A rapidly growing sector with 115.2% of active companies formed since 2020.

Incorporation by Decade
13%
39%
45%
Pre-1990: 31
1990s: 85
2000s: 391
2010s: 1,168
2020s: 1,346

Data Signals

Governance
10,4385 src
Financial
9,03411 src
Risk
1,1058 src
Compliance
88110 src
Trade
2642 src
ESG
724 src
growth
472 src
innovation
402 src
quality
353 src
operational
171 src
corporate_structure
131 src

Sector Overview

The television programming and broadcasting activities sector has a <Link href="/glossary/company-dissolution">10.1% dissolution rate</Link>. The average active company in this sector is 9.5 years old. Geographic concentration: 29% in LONDON.

10.1%
Dissolution rate
9.5 yrs
Avg company age

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 41 (48%)Medium: 1 (1%)Large: 44 (51%)

Government Activity

Companies in the television programming and broadcasting activities sector have been awarded 33 government contracts worth £45.2M in total.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many television programming and broadcasting activities companies are there in the UK?

There are 2,524 active companies classified under SIC code 60200 (Television programming and broadcasting activities) in the UK, out of 3,040 total registered.

What is SIC code 60200?

SIC code 60200 stands for "Television programming and broadcasting activities". It belongs to Section J — Information and communication of the UK Standard Industrial Classification.

Where are most television programming and broadcasting activities companies located?

The largest concentrations are in LONDON (739), GLASGOW (49), MANCHESTER (39).

What is the average age of television programming and broadcasting activities companies?

The average active television programming and broadcasting activities company in the UK is 9.5 years old, with the oldest registration dating back to 1946.

What government data is available for television programming and broadcasting activities companies?

Our database contains 21,946 data signals across 11 categories for active television programming and broadcasting activities companies. The largest category is Governance with 10,438 signals from 5 government sources.

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