SIC code 59133 covers television programme distribution activities businesses. With 339 active companies, this is a specialised niche within the UK business landscape. It falls under Section J (Information and communication) of the UK SIC 2007 classification system, which is used by Companies House to categorise all registered businesses.
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Companies in this sector average 11.2 years old, reflecting a balanced mix of established businesses and newer market participants. The sector is experiencing strong growth, with 35% of active companies formed since 2020 and 42% during the 2010s. This sustained formation rate points to continued demand for television programme distribution activities services. The highest concentration of television programme distribution activities companies is in LONDON, with 154 active firms (45% of the sector).
SIC code 59133 stands for "Television programme distribution activities" under the UK Standard Industrial Classification (SIC 2007) system. It belongs to Section J — Information and communication. Companies use this code when registering with Companies House to indicate their primary business activity. The code is required for annual confirmation statements and is used by HMRC, ONS, and other government bodies for statistical and regulatory purposes.
There are currently 339 active companies registered under SIC code 59133 in the UK, out of 388 total registrations. This gives a survival rate of 87%, meaning 13% of companies registered under this code have since dissolved. These figures are based on Companies House data and updated regularly.
The top locations for television programme distribution activities companies (SIC 59133) are: LONDON (154), ISLEWORTH (9). Geographic concentration can reflect local economic conditions, industry clusters, or proximity to key markets and supply chains.
The sector is growing: 35% of currently active SIC 59133 companies were formed since 2020, and 42% during the 2010s. This sustained formation rate indicates ongoing demand for television programme distribution activities services in the UK.
Companies classified under SIC 59133 have an average age of 11.2 years. This suggests a balanced sector with both established players and newer entrants.
Related SIC codes within the same division include: 59112 (Video production activities), 59111 (Motion picture production activities), 59200 (Sound recording and music publishing activities), 59113 (Television programme production activities). Companies may use multiple SIC codes if they operate across several of these related activities. When registering with Companies House, businesses should select the code that best represents their primary activity.
You can search for companies with SIC code 59133 (Television programme distribution activities) using UVAGATRON's company explorer, which allows filtering by SIC code, location, and company status. Alternatively, Companies House offers a basic search on their website. Our platform adds risk intelligence, director networks, and signals from 50+ government databases to each company record.
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Data sourced from Companies House, HM Land Registry, FCA Register, and 50+ government databases. SIC classification follows the UK Standard Industrial Classification of Economic Activities 2007 (SIC 2007). Last updated: 2026-04-17.