Mar 12 2006
Digital satellite viewers will have a choice of up to four extra screens when the BBC’s coverage of the Commonwealth Games starts this week. The Opening Ceremony of the XVIII Commonwealth Games will be held on March 15, heralding 11 days of intense sporting competition in Melbourne, Australia. BBC TV will be broadcasting 188 hours […]
Jan 21 2006
In a surprise move, Channel 4 has removed all its red button interactive services. It comes after Chief Executive Andy Duncan described the services as “clunky and inefficient.” He added that the broadcaster is spending several million pounds a year on the services and that the money could be put to better use providing Web […]
Feb 27 2005
The BBC is adding interactivity to EastEnders for the first time on Monday February 28th, while ITV is preparing the launch of its own Coronation Street service this summer. EastEnders Xtra will be available to digital viewers immediately after the show goes out on Monday nights and will provide 15-minute behind-the-scenes shows with more in-depth […]
Feb 13 2005
ITV soap Coronation Street is to add ‘red button interactivity’ to its programme on Sky this summer. Interactive features planned for the soap will include additional sub-plots and background stories, out-takes, behind-the-scenes coverage and competitions.
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
ITV2/3/4 HD FTA
Nov 15 2016
TV adverts to go interactive
The first of a new generation of interactive adverts will hit UK TV screens soon, with Channel 4 confirming their arrival later this month. The interactive TV adverts will be rolled out on connected devices including smart TV sticks, dongles and boxes, in a development designed to capitalise on a 35% increase in online viewing […]
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By Expat • Channel 4 • Tags: Channel 4, Interactive