That’s TV has made further changes to its UK lineup which sits along side various localised versions of its main channel. Six natioanl channels are now availble, split evenly between general entertainment and specialised music services.
Continue reading That’s TV Revises UK Wide LineupAll News
Tiny Pop to Return to the Airwaves
Children’s channel Tiny Pop is to return to traditional broadcasts this month, after converting to streaming only back in March. Sister channel Great Real, which took over bandwith used to transmit Tiny Pop, is closing down after an existence of less than 6 months.
Continue reading Tiny Pop to Return to the AirwavesSoftware Update for Manhattan T3-R Freeview Box
Manhattan, a satellite and terrestrial set-top box manufacturer, has released a software update for the T3-R Freeview recorder box. The move indicates an ongoing desire by the manunfacturer to continue supporting older devices, despite the launch of a successor, the T4-R.
Continue reading Software Update for Manhattan T3-R Freeview BoxLicence Fee to Be Retained
The new Labour led UK Government has confirmed a commitement to the TV Licence providing some certainty on how the BBC will be funded going forward. There had been some debate on the best way forward for funding the state owned public service broadcaster, amid a rise to streaming services such as Netflix meaning some no longer required a TV licence.
Continue reading Licence Fee to Be RetainedBox Plus Network Closes Down
Satellite and cable channels The Box, 4Music, Kerrang, Kiss and Magic, all closed down at midnight on 1st July (2024), bring in an end to what had been known as The Box Plus Network. Channel 4 have axed the channels in the first move away from linear broadcasts.
Continue reading Box Plus Network Closes DownDAB Change Log: Surrey & North Sussex
The following services have been added; Brit Asia Radio (32 kbps DAB+ stereo – poor audio quality), and Darbar Sahib Radio (24 kbps DAB+ stereo – very poor audio quality).
Freesat Scraps Remote Recording
Freesat has removed remote recording functionaility from its mobile apps. Remote recording allowed users to programme recordings on compatible Freesat recievers remotely via their mobile phone (when both devices were connected to the internet).
Continue reading Freesat Scraps Remote RecordingDAB Change Log: London 2
The following services have been added; Nation 80s (32 kbps DAB+ stereo – poor audio quality).
The following services have been removed (but are available elsewhere); Absolute 70s, LBC London News (moved to London 3), Planet Rock (converted to DAB+ on the SDL National multiplex), and Smooth Country (switched to DAB+ and moved to London 1).
Rewind TV Launches
Rewind TV, and independently operated TV channel dedicated to showing classic British TV shows, launched on 23rd May (2024). The channel is available free-to-air on satellite.
Continue reading Rewind TV LaunchesPlans for 2024 Part 2
Following on from my previous post, some fiddling with settings has seen improvements to the website’s reliability, and it would appear that I have fixed the technical gremlins. This means updates will now resume here in the coming days.
Continue reading Plans for 2024 Part 2