Nov 2 2016
To coincide with the 80th anniversary of the launch of the first British television service by the BBC on 2 November 1936, BBC History has today launched a new microsite that provides the public with access to archive material from the early days of television. The archive, which can be viewed at www.bbc.co.uk/historyofthebbc/birth-of-tv contains a […]
Aug 26 2016
The very first official broadcast on British Television is being recreated by the BBC exactly 80 years after it made history. Television’s Opening Night: How the Box was Born will re-stage the event that originally took place at Alexandra Palace on 2nd November 1936 on the same day in 2016. The broadcast consisted of a […]
Jul 18 2016
Due to the return of the High pressure atmospheric weather conditions, some viewers and listeners, particularly from the South East and North East, might experience some short term interference to BBC television services and radio services. This is being caused by a zone of high pressure, which causes problems to the links between transmitters and […]
Jan 19 2016
A reorganisation designed to offer a simplified and more co-ordinated strategy across BBC Television’s channel portfolio has seen Charlotte Moore appointed Controller, TV Channels and iPlayer. In the newly created role, Moore – currently Controller of BBC One – will become the creative, editorial and strategic lead for BBC One, BBC Two, BBC Four and […]
Feb 4 2014
The BBC’s services to Sky and Freesat homes are carried on six transponders on satellites operated by SES Astra located at 28.2°East. In February 2012, one of these satellites (Astra 2D) was retired and BBC services moved to a new temporary home on Astra 1N. Astra 1N is shortly to be moved to its permanent […]
Oct 20 2010
The BBC has confirmed channel numbers for BBC One HD on the four main digital TV platforms, along with details about the launch night schedule. the high definition simulcast of BBC One will launch on the evening of November 3. It will be available on Freesat channel 108, Freeview channel 50, Sky channel 143 and […]
Jun 28 2010
The BBC has confirmed plans to launch a high definition version of BBC One in the autumn. BBC One HD will offer a HD simulcast of the channel, including HD versions of EastEnders, Holby City and The One Show. The channel’s autumn schedule in HD will also include Strictly Come Dancing, Human Planet and Waterloo […]
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Jun 21 2017
BBC iPlayer starts mandatory sign-in
The BBC has begun to make signing-in to use the iPlayer mandatory, removing the option to skip sign-in for some. In a phased approach, the BBC is now forcing the first batch of users to sign up for a BBC account to continue using the popular catch-up and on-demand service. Users who are still being […]
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By Expat • BBC iPlayer • Tags: BBC RADIO, BBC TV, Mandatory sign-in