UKTV is excited to announce renowned relationship expert Paul C. Brunson (Married at First Sight UK, We Need to Talk) will present the new series of Red Flag for free streaming service U and U&W. 

Paul C. Brunson: Red Flag (8x60’), is produced by FirstLookTV in association with SOAR Productions, and will join U’s growing slate of true crime offerings, launching on the free streaming service and U&W in 2026. International sales will be handled by Sphere Abacus. 

The true crime series will see Paul C. Brunson lead an intimate interview with survivors of toxic relationships, revealing the red flags that signalled the emotional manipulation and shocking consequences that tore them apart. 

Each episode will empower a survivor of romantic abuse to share their emotional story with Paul in their own words – allowing him to decode the hidden dynamics of unhealthy relationships, bringing empathy, clarity and authority. 

Paul C. Brunson said: “Red Flag is an important series that shines a spotlight on manipulative behaviour that a lot of us think we will never fall victim to. The stories explored in this series are deeply personal and I am honoured that the contributors are willing to share their experiences with me and U viewers. It’s important to me that this series is not just re-telling stories but unearthing shared human experiences.” 

Paul C. Brunson: Red Flag has been commissioned by Emile Nawagamuwa, Commissioning Editor with Helen Nightingale, Head of Factual and Factual Entertainment Commissioning and ordered for U&W by Adam Collings, Director of Programming of Factual and Factual Entertainment and Hilary Rosen, Director of Commissioning. Will Hanrahan is Executive Producer for FirstLookTV, in association with Paul C. Brunson’s SOAR Productions and the series producer is Graham Smiles. 

UKTV’s Emile Nawagamuwa said: “We are delighted to be working with the brilliant minds of Paul C. Brunson and FirstLookTV on a new series of Red Flag. Paul’s introduction to the series elevates Red Flag beyond a retrospective anthology, into an innovative true crime concept, combining a globally recognised and much-loved host with a universally shared real-life concept.” 

Adam Collings said: “Red Flag was an important and pivotal moment for U, introducing new true crime stories to the service. It was an eye-opening watch that viewers were gripped by. We are excited to bring this series back with Paul C. Brunson at the helm. I know U and U&W viewers will be delighted to have him on their screens.” 

Will Hanrahan from FirstLookTV said: “Programme-making with purpose featuring stories told in a gripping, compelling way is what FirstLookTV is all about. In both devising this format and aligning ourselves with such a respected series of channels in the UK, we are producing important content which is also hugely popular. We will be working closely with our contributors who will be helping us forge a new perspective in the True Crime genre; that of the survivor. Teaming up with Emile, again, and bringing the fabulous Paul C. Brunson on board is incredibly exciting.” 

Paul C. Brunson: Red Flag will air on U and U&W later this year joining Lies, Deceit & Betrayal, Back From The Dead: Who Kidnapped Me?, Surviving Jeffrey Epstien and the recently announced Outback Terror: The Falconio Murder, adding to the growing slate of true crime content on U.