Jun 22 2022
Too many people lack confidence in BBC complaints process, which must improve Audiences consistently rate it less favourably for impartiality Ofcom introduces new regulation to make the BBC more transparent and open The BBC must be much more open and clear with audiences about how it handles their complaints, responds to concerns and meets viewers’ […]
Apr 28 2022
Broadcasting white paper to protect British content by giving public service broadcasters a more flexible remit for the programmes they produce and show. Plans to better protect viewers of video-on-demand services from harmful content with Ofcom to rule on new content standards and given new regulatory powers Government to pursue a change of ownership of […]
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 […]
Mar 25 2020
The UK’s PSB broadcasters call on Government to work with them to support freelancers The UK’s public service broadcasters (BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5, S4C) have today come together to ask the Government to work with them to support freelancers working in the broadcasting industry during this unprecedented period. In a joint letter to […]
Nov 7 2019
London 7th November – BritBox, the streaming service created by BBC and ITV, today opened for business, bringing the greatest collection of British boxsets with the finest homegrown talent to viewers for £5.99 a month in HD and across multiple devices. BritBox has signed a partnership deal with Channel 4 for British TV boxsets from […]
May 23 2019
The FA Cup will be shown exclusively on free-to-air television from 2021 after ITV joined the BBC in winning rights to broadcast the competition. The four-year deal means ITV will replace BT Sport in sharing rights with the BBC from the 2021-22 season. ITV will show more than 20 matches a season and the deal […]
Apr 3 2019
BBC iPlayer will bring football fans the Manchester City v Brighton FA Cup semi-final (6 April) and the final (18 May) live in Ultra HD and HDR for the first time. Those watching on compatible Ultra HD TVs can watch the live stream on BBC iPlayer by pressing the Red Button during the BBC’s coverage, […]
Apr 1 2019
Under the terms of the UKTV deal, which is expected to complete in late Spring 2019, Discovery takes full control of lifestyle channels Good Food, Home and Really, in line with its editorial strategy and further strengthening its global leadership position in factual entertainment. Discovery has an existing portfolio of 16 channels in the UK […]
Feb 27 2019
ITV has confirmed it is in the final stages of bringing its SVOD joint venture with the BBC to the UK. ITV used its annual report to confirm that the BBC and ITV are in the “concluding phase of talks to bring BritBox, the subscription video on-demand service, which has over 500,000 subscribers in North […]
Feb 1 2019
The Government has confirmed that from 1 April 2019 the cost of the annual television licence fee will increase from £150.50 to £154.50. The Government is responsible for setting the level of the licence fee and announced in 2016 it would rise in line with inflation for five years from 1 April 2017. The new […]
Jun 7 2018
Media regulator Ofcom has proposed scrapping the further roll-out of local TV channels across the UK, citing concerns over “economic viability”. More than 30 local TV stations have already been set up in the UK as part of a plan laid out in 2011 by then culture secretary Jeremy Hunt. But several of the channels […]
New Broadcast 2040+ research
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
Nov 23 2022
BBC to switch off all SD satellite channels
BBC to switch off aLL SD satellite channels. Standard definition BBC channels on satellite will close next year as part of an HD switchover across all BBC channels and regions. Sky and Freesat will be affected. Viewers using older SD only receivers will need to upgrade or lose access. Viewers on Freesat HD or Sky […]
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By Expat • BBC, UK Media News • Tags: BBC, Satellite, SD