Feb 14 2022
NBC News Now is currently carring out HD tests on the Astra 2E satellite at 28.2° East. There is currently no launch date as yet, or any information about which satellite platforms it will be available on at present. You can manually tune in to the test transmissions on the following frequency: Astra 2E Frequency: […]
Feb 8 2022
BBC Three came back to our television screens last week. (February 1st) It’s a welcome return for a channel originally set up for young adults and which has spent the last six years largely available on iPlayer alone. It was noticeable that when the BBC confirmed that BBC Three would be bringing its energetic brand […]
Feb 1 2022
4Music, the music and entertainment channel is coming back to the free-to-air satellite service, having been removed from it several years ago. 4Music, which is owned by Channel 4, features music videos as well as general entertainment TV programmes, such as The Goldbergs, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Couples Come Dine With Me and more. On […]
Jan 11 2022
Arjan Pomper is today appointed as Managing Director, Global Entertainment ITV Studios, with immediate effect. With its catalogue of 285 unique formats, including some of the largest shows in the world such as The Voice, Love Island, The Chase, I Am A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, Come Dine With Me and newer titles, […]
Dec 20 2021
Channel 5 will today join Digital UK Ltd, alongside BBC, ITV and Channel 4. The four public service broadcasters have entered into a new Digital UK members’ agreement, marking the first time that the venture has been wholly owned by all four PSBs. Earlier this year Digital UK merged with Freesat (UK) Ltd to bring […]
Dec 17 2021
Figures released today show that 2021 is lining up to be ITV Hub’s biggest year yet, thanks to Euro 2020, the return of Love Island, a bumper year for Drama, big TV moments and the success of young skewing commissions including The Cabins and Social Media Murders. ITV has also more than doubled the amount […]
Dec 8 2021
London 8th December, 2021 – In time for the festive period, Freesat is pleased to offer customers a host of new Channel 4 channels from Wednesday 8th December. Leading the line-up is the anticipated and welcome return of Channel 4 HD (126), along with a host of music channels with Box Hits (501), Box Christmas […]
Dec 3 2021
Channelbox has announced the launch of Stingray CMusic on the Channelbox platform. Freeview TV and mobile app users can now view the Stingray CMusic, a channel dedicated to classical and cinematic music videos. Stingray CMusic makes classical and cinematic music accessible to a wide audience by replacing the traditional long form format with short form […]
Nov 2 2021
Sky is set to release a software update for its new streaming TV just weeks after its launch following complaints from customers about “flickering” screens. The pay-TV giant unveiled Glass last month in an attempt to put Sky at the forefront in the global battle for eyeballs, but the rollout has encountered startup issues. Sky […]
Oct 22 2021
Amending our rules on creating slots for public service channels, and allocating LCNs to IP-delivered channels from Freeview Play Core Players We have now concluded our consultation on amending our rules on creating slots for PSB channels, and allocating LCNs to IP-delivered channels from Freeview Play Core Players. On creating slots for PSB channels, we […]
Oct 12 2021
Freesat, the UK’s free to view satellite TV service, has announced that the home of classic TV, That’s TV Gold, is now available on channel 178. That’s TV Gold showcases entertainment, music and films from the 60s to today. The channel’s line-up features iconic programming of yesteryear with legendary comedy heroes such as The Tommy […]
Freeview channel changes & closures
“Protect traditional TV & radio” say the British people as Broadcast 2040+ campaign launches
Freesports to leave Freeview
BBC must transform the way it serves audiences, Ofcom warns
Plan to deliver a digital-first BBC
Channel 4 publishes alternative plan to privatisation
Sky UK Renews Capacity with SES
Broadcasting reforms to create new golden age of British TV
New Board appointment for Channel 4
TalkTV to launch in the UK on Monday, April 25
Feb 18 2022
UKTV planning to switch W channel from pay TV to a free-to-air
UKTV is reportedly planning to switch the W channel from pay TV to a free-to-air channel later this year. As part of the move, the female-orientated channel will launch on Freeview, significantly expanding its reach and potential advertising revenue. The channel has steadily grown its profile over recent years with original commissions fronted by the […]
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By Expat • UK Media News, UKTV • Tags: free-to-air, Freesat, Freeview, UKTV, W