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.
Continue reading UKTV to Rebrand in 2024Category: Terrestrial TV
Here you can find posts relating to terrestrial TV platforms (via aerial), such as Freeview in the United Kingdom, and Soarview in the Republic of Ireland.
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 LineupSky 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 PickIdeal 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 ServiceBBC Football Coverage to Resume
As covered in mainstream media, a high profile dispute between the BBC and Gary Lineker resulted in significant coverage to football coverage of the weekend (11th/12th March 2023). The dispute resulted from opinions expressed on the presenter’s personal social media account relating to current government policy.
Continue reading BBC Football Coverage to ResumeITV to Close CITV
ITV is to close it’s dedicated children’s TV channel in favour of moving content over to it’s new ITV X online streaming platform.
Continue reading ITV to Close CITVNow Rock Launches
All Around the World Productions (AATW), who broadcast 4 music video channels using the Now and Clubland brands, have changed their line-up. Following the temporary festive music service which replaced Now 90s over the Christmas and New Year period, instead of reverting to Now 90s, a new Now Rock channel was launchedin its place.
Continue reading Now Rock LaunchesGovernment Changes Direction With Channel 4
The UK Government have (for now at least), scrapped the controversial move to privatise Channel 4 Television (Channel 4)corporation, abandoning the plan put forward by former culture secretary Nadine Dorries.
Continue reading Government Changes Direction With Channel 4