ITV Renewal of PSB Licences
ITV today confirms that it has accepted Ofcom’s offer to renew all of ITV’s PSB licences for a full ten year term until the end of 2034. The Channel 3…
Broadcasting reforms to create new golden age of British TV
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…
Rules on creating slots for public service channels, and allocating LCNs to IP-delivered channels
Amending our rules on creating slots for public service channels, and allocating LCNs to IP-delivered channels from Freeview Play Core Players We have now concluded our consultation on amending our…
Ofcom Consultation on PSB EPG prominence
Ofcom has specific powers and duties in relation to public service broadcasters and their prominence on television guides, sometimes called electronic programme guides (EPGs). This includes a duty to draw…
Ofcom: Public service broadcasting in the digital age
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…
BBC must ‘reinvent itself’ for a new generation
During its current charter period the BBC has set itself the challenge of reinventing itself for a new generation, according to deputy director general, Anne Bulford. Speaking at the DTG…
DCMS consults on Channel 4 regional impact
The UK Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is launching a consultation to seek views on how public service broadcaster Channel 4 can most effectively contribute to regional economic…
Digital Economy Bill could mean UK retransmission fees
A report from equity analysts at Berenberg Bank suggests that the upcoming UK Digital Economy Bill could see a change of heart as far as the British government is concerned…
Radio & TV most trusted media sources in Europe
Well-funded and strong public service media goes hand in hand with signs of a healthy democracy according to a study by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), an alliance of public…
Ofcom: Online viewing growth creates challenges for PSBs
Ofcom has today published the conclusions of its third review of public service TV broadcasting, the first review since 2008, suggesting that broadcasters need to adapt their models to maximise…
UTV Ireland gets ‘public service’ status
UTV Ireland has been designated as ‘having the character of a public service’ by Irish Communications Minister Alex White, the channel has announced. Agreements have been reached with leading platform…
EU intervenes in dispute between PSBs & Sky/Virgin Media
Brussels has joined the dispute between PSB broadcasters and pay-TV operators warning that a British law allowing Virgin Media free access to ITV and Channel 4’s main channels is an…