5 in the U.K. has commissioned its first vodcasts, ordering two 20-episode series from Spirit Studios that will be made available on podcast outlets, YouTube, and on its streaming and linear platforms.

FilmNation Entertainment and The Mediapro Studio are producing an adaptation of Forever Home, a bestselling novel by Graham Norton, for 5 in the U.K.

Reemah Sakaan, most recently global CEO at BritBox International, has been named president of U.K. broadcaster 5, succeeding Sarah Rose, who stepped down at the end of last year to move to The Royal Foundation.

5 has commissioned the Fremantle label Naked and Krempelwood to produce three specials about U.K. royalty exploring scandals and relationships.

Claudia Winkleman: Behind the Fringe, exploring the career of the influential U.K. broadcaster, is being made by Middlechild for 5.