Apr 14 2015
The BBC Trust is likely to be replaced by Ofcom regulation if the Conservatives return to power, George Osborne has told the Radio Times. “I’ve never understood why the BBC is so frightened of regulation by Ofcom… it’s not as if ITV is poorly regulated,” he said. “Ofcom has proved itself to be a robust […]
Sep 9 2014
Ministers are to review how payment of the TV licence fee is enforced after the amount of people appearing in court has risen. Culture Secretary Sajid Javid is expected to say that more than 10% of all cases heard in a magistrates court involve TV licences where almost 200,000 people stood up accused of not […]
Apr 4 2014
The BBC Trust has approved proposals from the BBC Executive to extend the catch-up window for programmes on BBC iPlayer from seven to 30 days. The decision follows a formal assessment of the significance of the plans and advice from Ofcom on the potential impact of the proposals on others. The catch-up extension will mean […]
Nov 10 2011
The BBC Trust has relaxed its rule that BBC programmes can only be shown on-demand through iPlayer. This could mean that there could be some kind of BBC iPlayer on Sky, Sky have refused to replicate iPlayer entirely on its catch up service, Sky Go. Virgin Media has offered BBC iPlayer on its Tivo box […]
Jul 28 2011
The BBC Trust has said the BBC can continue to be part of Freesat following the platform’s announcement of plans to introduce paid-for video-on-demand. The next generation of Freesat boxes are likely to include a pay VoD via-broadband element provided by third party broadcasters in addition to the free content offered on Freesat via BBC […]
Jun 28 2010
Project Canvas looks set to launch in April 2011 after winning approval from the BBC Trust. The BBC-led joint venture will develop a Freesat-style common standard for TVs and set-top boxes using broadband to access video on demand and other internet content. The BBC Trust has told the BBC it can go ahead with the […]
Mar 3 2010
BBC Trust chairman Sir Michael Lyons has said that a “strong reaction” against the proposed closure of digital station 6 Music could lead to a U-turn in the BBC’s plans. Yesterday, BBC director general Mark Thompson confirmed that 6 Music and its sister station BBC Asian Network are facing the axe as part of a […]
Jan 15 2010
The BBC Trust has launched a public consultation on the iPlayer and other BBC on-demand offerings as part of its 24 month performance review. The review will assess the four BBC on-demand offerings approved by the Trust in 2007. These are: 7 day TV catch-up over the internet via BBC iPlayer, 7 day TV catch-up […]
Mar 18 2009
BBC HD is now operating a nine hour schedule, the maximum permitted by the BBC Trust. Channel head Danielle Nagler said on the BBC Internet Blog that BBC HD began operating a full service on Monday, the first time all nine hours of permitted operation had been used other than during special events. Nagler said […]
Jan 29 2008
The BBC Trust has given its approval, subject to certain conditions, for the BBC in partnership with the Gaelic Media Service (GMS), to launch a Gaelic Digital Service (GDS). Following a Public Value Test, the Trust has approved the service to launch now on cable, satellite and broadband, but not Freeview at this time. In […]
Nov 19 2007
The BBC’s proposals for a mixed-genre high definition television channel, BBC HD, have been approved by the BBC Trust following a Public Value Test. Mark Thompson, BBC Director-General, said: “We are delighted that the BBC Trust has approved the BBC Executive’s high definition television proposals, allowing us to launch the UK’s first free-to-air, mixed-genre public […]
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
Digital UK becomes “Everyone TV”
Rollout of BBC One HD for the English regions
ITVX launch month delivers 55% increase in ITV’s streaming viewing and 65% increase in online users
New Broadcast 2040+ researchBBC to switch off all SD satellite channels
Jun 30 2015
BBC Trust recommends BBC3 TV axe
The BBC Trust has delivered it verdict on BBC Three – recommending approval for an online-only BBC3 from January, ignoring the views of 300,000 people who signed the #SaveBBC3 petition. “When the BBC management announced plans to close BBC Three over eighteen months ago we knew it wouldn’t be an easy task to convince them […]
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By Expat • UK Media News • Tags: #SaveBBC3, BBC Three, BBC Trust