May 27 2022
The BBC has today set out the blueprint to build a digital-first public service media organisation. In a speech to staff this afternoon, Director-General Tim Davie said the BBC must reform to stay relevant and continue to provide great value for all. This will include changes to content and services, efficiency savings and a drive […]
May 10 2022
The vast majority of the BBC’s FIFA World Cup games from Qatar will stream live in Ultra HD (4K) / HDR via BBC iPlayer. For viewers to be able to watch the matches in 4K, the first step is to make sure your TV supports 4K. If you also want to watch with HDR, you […]
May 5 2022
Channel 4 has published what its plan for jobs and programming would have been if it was not being privatised. The government intends to sell off the channel, which is currently owned by the public but funded by advertising. The network has now released details of how it would have planned to move more jobs […]
May 3 2022
Luxembourg, 3 May 2022 – Audiences across the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland will continue to enjoy their favourite premium content via Sky UK, as the leading pay-TV operator extended multiple transponder contracts with SES. This renewal secures an additional contract backlog of approximately EUR 84 million, building on the EUR 90 million […]
Apr 28 2022
Broadcasting white paper to protect British content by giving public service broadcasters a more flexible remit for the programmes they produce and show. Plans to better protect viewers of video-on-demand services from harmful content with Ofcom to rule on new content standards and given new regulatory powers Government to pursue a change of ownership of […]
Apr 27 2022
Ofcom has today announced the appointment of Michael Lynton as a non-executive director to the Board of Channel 4 for a term of three years, commencing 25th April 2022. ichael is currently Chairman of Snap Inc, a position he has held since 2016 having joined Snap’s Board in 2013. He has also been Chairman of […]
Apr 12 2022
TalkTV to launch in the UK on Monday, April 25 on Sky Channel 526, Virgin Media Channel 627, Freeview Channel 237 and Freesat Channel 217, as well as via connected TV services and smart devices. Piers Morgan Uncensored, the new global show fronted by the former Good Morning Britain presenter, will go to air for […]
Apr 8 2022
Following a Government decision permitting the renewal of multiplex licences up to 2034, the first licence renewals has now taken place. Ofcom has granted the renewal of the licences for Digital 3&4 and SDN, securing the bandwidth for ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 for the next decade. The Digital 3&4 multiplex carries ITV, ITV+1, […]
Mar 28 2022
TalkTV to launch in the UK on Sky, Virgin Media, Freeview and Freesat as well as via connected TV services and smart devices Piers Morgan Uncensored to launch globally on weeknights via TalkTV in the UK, FOX Nation in the US and on Sky News Australia Piers Morgan Uncensored, the new global show fronted by […]
Mar 21 2022
Award-winning commercial broadcaster UKTV today unveiled a new on and off-air identity for its popular premium entertainment channel W. Coinciding with W launching free-to-air, the channel’s new look and feel positions it as the home of genuine human moments, leading with the tagline, “Life Unfiltered”. W’s Head of Marketing, Nick Gilmer, said, “W prides itself […]
Mar 21 2022
Award-winning commercial broadcaster UKTV today announced that it is taking its premium entertainment channel W free-to-air and making it available on its direct-to-consumer video on demand service UKTV Play, in a move that will significantly increase the footprint of W and its programme offering. Launching on Monday 28th March in Freeview slot 25, viewers will […]
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
Jun 22 2022
BBC must transform the way it serves audiences, Ofcom warns
Too many people lack confidence in BBC complaints process, which must improve Audiences consistently rate it less favourably for impartiality Ofcom introduces new regulation to make the BBC more transparent and open The BBC must be much more open and clear with audiences about how it handles their complaints, responds to concerns and meets viewers’ […]
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By Expat • BBC, Ofcom • Tags: BBC, Ofcom