Jan 6 2017
Coverage sees the return of the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix to free-to-air TV for the first time in five years. Channel 4 also retains live coverage of the 2017 Formula 1 British Grand Prix and the season finale with the 2017 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Channel 4 today confirmed the ten […]
Nov 28 2016
Eurosport today confirms that it will be the exclusive home of the Olympic Games in Germany from 2018-2024, beginning with the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games. Dedicated German production team to deliver outstanding free-to-air coverage Never miss a moment with live and on-demand action on all devices, anytime and anywhere Ultimate Games experience for fans […]
Oct 17 2016
Viewing figures for Sky Sports’ live Premier League matches have dropped by 19 per cent this season. Despite already having aired headline clashes such as the Manchester derby, Arsenal vs Liverpool and Chelsea vs Liverpool this season, Sky Sports has seen viewers drop by nearly a fifth on last season. The rise of illegal streaming […]
Aug 23 2016
The Olympic Channel has launched to a global audience via a mobile app for Android and iOS devices and online at olympicchannel.com. The Olympic Channel launches with content from around the world including original shows, news and highlights. Premiering at launch to continue the excitement of the Olympic Games is Viva 2016, an exclusive behind-the-scenes-look […]
Aug 23 2016
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) hailed “record-breaking media coverage” and “unprecedented levels of engagement” at this summer’s Rio Games. The IOC said that there was nearly 350,000 total hours of Olympics coverage this year, up from less than 200,000 hours for London 2012, with more than 500 TV channels and 250 digital platforms carrying the […]
Aug 20 2016
Sky Sports is creating a brand new Friday night show, in partnership with Carling, the official beer and cider of the Premier League. The new show titled Carling In Off The Bar, will provide fans with a look back on the week in football, have an alternative take on the game that evening whilst being […]
Aug 12 2016
The day before the start of a huge Premier League season Sky Sports has unveiled a further 23 live games, with Liverpool v Manchester United set for the Monday Night Football treatment for the first time. As part of Sky Sports’ biggest ever Premier League season, viewers will see every team and every stadium before […]
Aug 8 2016
Ofcom has closed its investigation into how Premier League rights are sold in the UK following the League’s decision to increase the number of matches available for live broadcast in the UK, to a minimum of 190 per season from the start of the 2019-20 season. The regulator said that the decision, which will see […]
Aug 4 2016
The BBC has launched BBC Sport 360, an experimental service bringing Rio 2016 live and on-demand to UK audiences in 360 degree video for the first time. Armchair sports fans can get closer than ever to the Olympics action and enjoy a new perspective on a range of live sports, including the opening and closing […]
BBC Radio 4 begins information campaign to transition listeners from Long Wave
Sky News launches international audio service
ITVX Kids launching in Summer 2023
CNN launches new FAST channel in Europe
More organisations join crusade to protect terrestrial television and radio
Channel launches and updates on Freeview
ITV announces closure of CITV
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
Mar 7 2017
BT Sport retains exclusive rights to Champions & Europa Leagues
BT Sport has retained exclusive rights to air Champions League and Europa League football in the UK, consolidating its place as a serious competitor to Sky in the premium sports arena. BT secured the rights to the two leagues until the end of the 2020-21 season, gaining exclusive rights across all live games, highlights and […]
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By Expat • BT, Sport • Tags: Champions League, Europa League, UEFA