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 […]
Aug 11 2021
Up to a million users are still without TV and radio after a fire at Bilsdale transmitting centre as fire services remain at the scene of the incident to “bring it to a conclusion”. Black smoke could be seen billowing out from the site yesterday afternoon as North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service attended the […]
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 21 2021
WeltN24, subsidiary of Axel Springer will be launching a new free-to-air high-definition (HD) channel – BILD – in August via SES’s prime ASTRA neighbourhood 19.2 degrees East in a new multi-year capacity agreement, both companies announced today. The new agreement will continue to see SES broadcast Welt and N24 Doku, two channels that are owned […]
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 24 2021
Music fans in Germany and Austria will continue to receive free-to-air music channel in both SD and HD quality via satellite Luxembourg, 24 June 2021 – HIGH VIEW, an independent Munich-based media company, has extended its partnership with SES in a new multi-year contract and secured long-term satellite capacity. Its DELUXE MUSIC channel will continue […]
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
Sep 2 2021
German Offshore Spaceport Alliance (GOSA)
Germany has approved the siting of a rocket-launching vessel in the North Sea. The platform could launch small to medium-sized satellites into orbit. The news emerged at a ceremony in Berlin and where the German Offshore Spaceport Alliance (GOSA) welcomed the commitment. The Vision We want to simplify the access to space Germany profits from […]
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By Expat • Germany, Satellite Launches, SATELLITES • Tags: German Offshore Spaceport Alliance