British Media News
Sep 16 2021
News UK announced earlier today that it will launch talkTV in early 2022. The new channel will be made widely available and will include a schedule of exciting new shows and televised content from the existing stable of News UK brands. Other new shows for talkTV and details of where the channel will be available […]
Aug 20 2021
On 10th August, there was a fire at the Bilsdale transmitter which disrupted signal to many households. Since 11th August, engineers have been able to restore some signal to hundreds of thousands of homes across the region by installing temporary transmitter towers at Eston Nab and Arncliffe Wood. As a result, more areas are now […]
Aug 17 2021
TV lovers can enjoy popular shows such as Love Island and emerging comedy on E4 and Dave for free into the next decade, as ministers extend the licences to operate the platform used to broadcast Freeview. Ministers decide Freeview platform will be supported until at least 2034 Public service and commercial broadcasters can continue to […]
Jul 28 2021
To help customers easily find programmes that they love and to discover new shows, we’re making some changes to our portfolio of TV channels and on demand destinations. From September, we’re saying goodbye to the Sky One brand and we’ll be replacing it with a new flagship brand Sky Showcase, as well as launching a […]
Jul 19 2021
Thousands of listeners right across the UK are set to enjoy a richer and wider range of radio programming thanks to an innovative new technology called small-scale DAB. Pioneered by a spectrum planner, small-scale DAB provides a low-cost way for local commercial, community and specialist music services to take to the digital airwaves. Since February, […]
Jul 9 2021
Today the BBC, ITV and Channel 4 can announce that they have brought together Digital UK Ltd, which facilitates the provision of Freeview, and Freesat (UK) Ltd, which offers access to the UK’s subscription-free satellite television service. 09/07/2021 As previously announced, the coming together of Digital UK and Freesat will help ensure viewers continue to […]
Jul 6 2021
ITV is to launch shoppable TV, allowing viewers to discover and shop items from its programmes directly on screen, the first service of its kind in the UK. Viewers can initiate the shopping interface at any time by using their LG remote but must actively opt-in to receive the notifications and use the service. The […]
Jun 24 2021
The BBC published a proposal to launch BBC Three as a television channel in January 2022. It has undertaken a public interest test, and the BBC Board has concluded that the proposal passes the public interest test. In order to protect fair and effective competition, Ofcom must examine any significant changes which the BBC wishes […]
Jun 24 2021
ITV has announced that it has agreed terms to take a 13-year lease on Broadcast Centre in White City from the BBC, to bring all of its London based staff into one location for the first time. As well as the benefits of single location operations this move will support ITV’s smart working initiative and […]
Jun 23 2021
The Government has announced plans to review the ownership model and remit of Channel 4 and the regulation of video-on-demand services as part of its wider strategic review into the UK’s Public Service Broadcasting system. The future of Channel 4 At present Channel 4 is entirely commercially funded, but it has been publicly-owned since it […]
May 22 2021
The US investment firm Narrative Capital executed its acquisition of Sony Pictures Television’s entire UK channels portfolio. The transaction includes Sony’s seven free-to-air channels including Sony Movies, Sony Movies Action, Sony Movies Classic, Sony Channel, POP, Tiny POP and POP Max, as well as the brands’ various digital assets. Narrative Capital engages in financing, investment […]
Oct 22 2021
Rules on creating slots for public service channels, and allocating LCNs to IP-delivered channels
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 […]
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By Expat • Freeview, UK Media News • Tags: LCN, PSB