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 […]
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 […]
Sep 8 2021
Arqiva’s Bilsdale Service Restoration Update – Arqiva Chief Executive to meet local leaders and community groups as latest new transmitter comes online at Sutton Bank – Around 500,000 households now returned to a Freeview coverage area – Arqiva will be meeting local organisations to discuss support for the most vulnerable affected North Yorkshire, UK, 08 […]
Sep 8 2021
Paris, 8 September 2021 – Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) confirms the closing of its $550m equity investment in OneWeb announced on April 27, 2021. Subject to completion of the subsequently announced investments in OneWeb by Bharti and Hanwha, Eutelsat will hold a 17.6% stake. Rodolphe Belmer, Chief Executive Officer of Eutelsat, said: “We are […]
Sep 3 2021
ESA Member States have agreed upon the boundary conditions for Europe’s upcoming exploitation of Ariane 6 and Vega-C and request ESA to propose a roadmap for new and innovative space transportation solutions for the next decade and a framework for associated short cycle demonstrations. he Resolution agreed upon by ESA Member States mid-August sets the […]
BBC to switch off all SD satellite channels
ITV2/3/4 HD FTA
Successful launch of EUTELSAT HOTBIRD 13F satellite
PBS America has launched on Freeview PlayITV will rebrand main channel as ITV1
Channel 4 HD coming to 104
ITV Hub will soon no longer be available on some Freesat devices
Freeview channel changes & closures
“Protect traditional TV & radio” say the British people as Broadcast 2040+ campaign launches
Freesports to leave Freeview
Jan 11 2022
Arjan Pomper named Managing Director, Global Entertainment, ITV Studios
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, […]
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