Jul 3 2018
This new BREXIT report by the European Audiovisual Observatory, part of the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, provides a European-eye view of the UK’s weight within the EU’s audiovisual markets. It provides key figures on the co-productions between the UK and other EU28 countries, the import and export of films between the UK and the […]
May 10 2017
ITV the UK commercial broadcaster, has revealed its Q1 figures that showed a decline in both revenues and advertising income. Online, pay & interactive revenues were up 12 per cent however, driven by a 22 per cent growth in online advertising. Adam Crozier, ITV’s Chief Executive who will be leaving the company at the end […]
Sep 5 2016
The newly published ETSI specification TS 102 796 V1.4.1 on hybrid broadcast broadband TV (HbbTV) will allow the United Kingdom to implement the latest technologies in countrys receivers. Italy will also be switching to HbbTV at the same time as the UK With the large installed base of receivers in the UK, there will be […]
Jun 24 2016
UK-licensed European channels face a period of uncertainty after last night’s Brexit vote, according to industry sources. Hundreds of networks within the European Union are licensed out of the UK by communications regulator Ofcom. With UK voters opting to leave the EU, the status of these licences, and how the channels will ensure their licences […]
May 18 2016
In celebration of Streaming Day on May 20th, streaming platform specialist Roku has released findings from a recent omnibus survey on the streaming habits of British consumers. According to the survey results, the impact of streaming entertainment amongst consumers is prevalent. More importantly, consumer behaviour is changing in order to accommodate streaming ‘FOMO’, or ‘Fear […]
Mar 19 2015
The rise is streaming could soon makes DVDs and Blu-ray discs as obsolete as VHS video cassettes, according to market research firm Mintel. Viewing habits are changing immensely with the boom in smart TVs and tablets, as more Brits opt to buy the latest TV boxset or movie blockbuster online. From £28 million (€39 million) […]
UKTV stays on satellite until the end of the decade
CITV: Children’s TV channel will close in September
That’s TV secures licence for That’s Cinema
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
Apr 3 2019
BBC iPlayer to stream FA Cup semi & final in Ultra HD
BBC iPlayer will bring football fans the Manchester City v Brighton FA Cup semi-final (6 April) and the final (18 May) live in Ultra HD and HDR for the first time. Those watching on compatible Ultra HD TVs can watch the live stream on BBC iPlayer by pressing the Red Button during the BBC’s coverage, […]
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By Expat • 4K UHD, BBC iPlayer • Tags: 4K UHD TV, BBC, BBC iPlayer, FA Cup, HDR, HLG, iPlayer, UK