Mar 2 2023
The BBC is replacing its standard definition (SD) broadcasts on satellite with high definition (HD) versions. From January 23rd 2023 to February 23rd 2023, the BBC closed all regional BBC One SD channels, and replaced with a UK-wide version of BBC One. At the same time, the BBC launched the HD version of your local […]
Feb 24 2023
BBC News will launch a revised schedule this March which will leave the service with no planned facility to cover UK breaking news stories. Existing UK-only programmes on the BBC News Channel will come to an end next week. From 6th March, a new joint UK/international schedule will see UK viewers receive programmes including World […]
Feb 8 2023
Freesat are aware of an issue affecting some Freesat 4K TV boxes suffering loss of satellite signal after a reset. Customers experiencing a loss of channels after a reset can carry out a channel scan to resolve the issue using the following steps: On your remote control press “Home” Select “Settings” Select “Freesat Channels” Select […]
Jan 26 2023
EVERYONE TV is born today, the new name for Digital UK, the organisation that brings free British television to everyone and the platform operator of Freeview, the biggest platform in the UK, and of its satellite twin, Freesat. Owned by the UK’s leading public service broadcasters, the change in name reflects a revised mandate for […]
Jan 23 2023
In November last year, the BBC announced plans to roll out BBC One HD for the English regions on TV platforms by Spring 2023. Today marks the start of this roll-out – with the first English Regions variant, BBC One South launching in HD on satellite platforms (Sky and Freesat). This means viewers who get […]
Jan 13 2023
ITVX, ITV’s new, free, ad-funded streaming service, has enjoyed a strong launch month delivering a 55% increase in ITV’s streaming hours in the first month after its launch (8 December 2022 – 7 January 2023) compared to the same period last year. During the launch month ITV’s online users increased by 65% compared to the […]
Dec 5 2022
Three quarters (75%) of people in key constituencies want their MP to protect traditional TV services, as the country faces a deepening cost of living crisis. A new poll of over 5,000 people in the north and south of England found that 8 in 10 (78%) see digital terrestrial TV – better known as Freeview […]
Nov 23 2022
BBC to switch off aLL SD satellite channels. Standard definition BBC channels on satellite will close next year as part of an HD switchover across all BBC channels and regions. Sky and Freesat will be affected. Viewers using older SD only receivers will need to upgrade or lose access. Viewers on Freesat HD or Sky […]
Nov 8 2022
Three channels from ITV – ITV2, ITV3 and ITV4 are finally getting their HD versions added to Freesat at no extra cost to viewers, ahead of several changes coming to ITV this month. The three channels already went free-to-air on Sky last week, but the question remained whether they will also be added to the […]
Oct 15 2022
Paris, 15 October 2022 – Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) announced that EUTELSAT HOTBIRD 13F satellite was successfully launched into Geostationary Transfer Orbit by American space launch provider SpaceX using a Falcon 9 rocket that lifted off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA at 01.22 pm Eastern time on October 15th (corresponding to 5.22 am UTC […]
Oct 13 2022
As a Freeview Play viewer, you can be amongst the first in the UK to watch on demand content from PBS America, thanks to the broadcasters’ launch of its first catch up player. From insightful documentaries to shows for arts fans, you can now enjoy a new wealth of content on demand. Keep reading for […]
BBC switch from SD to HD on satellite
Joint UK/international BBC News service from March
Loss of channels on Freesat 4K TV Boxes after a reset
Digital UK becomes “Everyone TV”
Rollout of BBC One HD for the English regions
ITVX launch month delivers 55% increase in ITV’s streaming viewing and 65% increase in online users
New Broadcast 2040+ researchBBC to switch off all SD satellite channels
ITV2/3/4 HD FTA
Mar 14 2023
ITV announces closure of CITV
ITV has announced the planned closure of its dedicated children’s channel CITV. The channel was launched in 2006 after the success of the Children’s ITV programming block, which launched on ITV in 1983 as dedicated late afternoon programming for children aged between five and 13. On Friday, the broadcaster announced the CITV channel is set […]
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By Expat • ITV • Tags: CITV, ITVX