Alibi is a digital television channel broadcasting in the United Kingdom, as part of the UKTV network of channels. It was originally launched as UK Arena on 1 November 1997, as the newly-formed UKTV Network's arts channel. Initial ratings were disappointing and it was decided to relaunch the channel on 31 March 2000 as UK Drama, with a focus on showing dramas rather than as a general arts programme.
On 7 October 2008, UKTV Drama was renamed Alibi, with non-crime programmes being transferred to the rebranded G.O.L.D. channel.














