UKTV, part of the commercial arm of the BBC, have announced a name to be introduced during the summer of next year (2024). The name will also roll out to its streaming service and as a prefix to its channel line up.
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Further Restructure of AMC UK Lineup
AMC Networks UK has made a further restructure of their channel lineup, following a similar exercise in 2022, which has seen the end of the use of the CBS brand. No changes have been made to platform availability, with the channel remaining on Freesat, Sky, Virgin Media, and Freeview.
Continue reading Further Restructure of AMC UK LineupStandard Definition Migration on Satellite
The pace of conversion to high definition (HD) broadcasts is becoming quicker, with many changes upcoming that will largely render older standard definition Sky and Freesat boxes redundant.
Continue reading Standard Definition Migration on SatelliteSky to Revamp Pick
Pick, a free-to-air channel operated by Sky but without Sky branding (similar to sister channel Challenge), is to be rebranded to Sky Mix. Existing programming will be maintained, however additional content from across Sky’s portfolio will be added.
Continue reading Sky to Revamp PickDC Thomson Closes Pure Radio
Scottish station Pure Radio (unconnected to the similarly sounding digital radio manufacturer) has been closed by its owners DC Thomson. Scottish publisher DC Thomson, who launched the station is 2019, have stated the decision was due to low advertising revenues and audio figures.
Continue reading DC Thomson Closes Pure RadioFun Kids to Leave National DAB
DAB+ station Fun Kids have announced they are reducing their coverage area from 1st September (2023). The station is set to move from the SDL National DAB multiplex to a number of local and small scale multiplexes.
Continue reading Fun Kids to Leave National DABIdeal World Ceases Broadcasts
Shopping channel Ideal World has ceased broadcasts, with the company entering administration. 250 staff are losing their jobs, whilst the channel is unlikely to return to TV screens.
Continue reading Ideal World Ceases BroadcastsFreeview Updates
A number of updates to the Freeview terrestrial line up have taken place recently.
Continue reading Freeview UpdatesBilsdale Transmitter Enters Service
After almost 2 years of disruption due to a fire at the previous Bilsdale mast serving Teesside and North Yorkshire, the first transmissions from it’s replacement go live tomorrow (Monday 22nd May 2023).
Continue reading Bilsdale Transmitter Enters ServiceCompletion of Website Review
I have now completed my review of the content of this website, and can report on the direction of travel for this website.
Continue reading Completion of Website Review