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 […]
Apr 27 2022
Ofcom has today announced the appointment of Michael Lynton as a non-executive director to the Board of Channel 4 for a term of three years, commencing 25th April 2022. ichael is currently Chairman of Snap Inc, a position he has held since 2016 having joined Snap’s Board in 2013. He has also been Chairman 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 […]
Sep 27 2018
Channel 4 has today unveiled a network rebrand including a refresh of its digital channels and a brand spanking new look for E4. The network rebrand will unify the digital channel portfolio consisting of More4, Film4, 4Music, 4Seven and E4 whilst maintaining their strong individual brand personalities. In addition, the Channel 4 corporate logo will […]
Sep 11 2018
Channel 4 extends satellite capacity agreement with SES for Direct-to-Home broadcast services in the UK and Ireland Luxembourg, 11 September 2018 — British and Irish viewers will continue to enjoy reliable Channel 4 programmes on direct-to-home (DTH) platforms following a multi-year extension agreement at 28.2/28.5 degrees East with SES. Under the agreement, Channel 4 will […]
Mar 8 2018
Public service broadcasting (PSB) has a long and proud tradition in the UK, delivering impartial and trusted news, UK-originated programmes and distinctive content. The public service broadcasters are those providing Channel 3 services, Channel 4, Channel 5, S4C and the BBC. While all BBC public service television channels are PSB channels, only the main channels […]
Jun 2 2017
Jay Hunt will step down from the role of Chief Creative Officer at UK public service broadcaster Channel 4 at the end of September after almost seven years leading the broadcaster’s creative strategy and programme commissioning, the broadcaster has announced. Channel 4 is currently seeking a replacement for Chief Executive, David Abraham, and it is […]
Apr 20 2017
TVPlayer are pleased to announce that their service will be available on Windows 10 devices, including mobile, tablet and desktop. The launch gives Windows 10 users the ability to watch 100+ TV channels within a single app. Users of the TVPlayer app on Windows 10 and XBox can now access Channel 4, More 4 and […]
Mar 28 2017
Channel 4 has been saved from privatisation at the present time, though may be forced to relocate outside of London. The commercially funded public service broadcaster has faced 18 months of uncertainty over its future. A speech by Culture Secretary Karen Bradley will confirm the change in Government policy saying the channel will continue to […]
Sky News launches international audio service
ITVX Kids launching in Summer 2023
More organisations join crusade to protect terrestrial television and radio
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
May 5 2022
Channel 4 publishes alternative plan to privatisation
Channel 4 has published what its plan for jobs and programming would have been if it was not being privatised. The government intends to sell off the channel, which is currently owned by the public but funded by advertising. The network has now released details of how it would have planned to move more jobs […]
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By Expat • Channel 4 • Tags: Channel 4, Privatisation