Channel 5 Drops SD on UK Satellite Sky and Freesat
The UK broadcaster Channel 5 is closing the standard definition (SD) satellite version of its main channel, moving to HD-only distribution on both Sky and Freesat.
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That’s TV Ends Music Channels on Sky, Freesat & Freeview
The UK’s television landscape lost a bit more of its musical heart on 28 February 2026, when broadcaster That’s TV switched off its remaining music channels on both satellite (Sky and Freesat) and Freeview, bringing to an end a bold … Continue reading →
Where to Watch FA Cup Round 5 Live
The Emirates FA Cup fifth round — one of the most eagerly anticipated stages of the 2025-26 English football season — is set to take place over the weekend of 6–9 March 2026. With top-flight clubs still in the mix … Continue reading →
Freely Pleio : Can you use Freely outside the UK (VPN)
Using the Freely Netgem Pleio outside the UK is something many viewers are curious about, especially those living abroad who want access to familiar British television. While Freely is designed as a UK-based streaming platform, the way it delivers content … Continue reading →
UK TV Licence Fee Rise 2026: What Viewers Need to Know
On 1 April 2026, the cost of the UK television licence — the legal permission required to watch or record live television — will rise again.
Continue reading →FA Cup Fourth Round – TV Picks and Rosenior’s Return to Hull
The FA Cup fourth round is shaping up to be another unmissable chapter in this season’s historic competition, packed with compelling narratives and classic cup intrigue.
Continue reading →Where to Watch the FA Cup Third Round on UK TV
The draw for the FA Cup third round marks the moment when Premier League clubs enter the world’s most famous domestic cup competition, and with it comes the annual question: how can fans watch all the action on TV? For … Continue reading →
BBC iPlayer To Be Removed From Some Freesat Boxes
For long-time Freesat viewers, January 2026 marks another significant step in the slow decline of the once-favourite Humax HDR-1100S receiver. BBC iPlayer is being removed from the box, following a steady withdrawal of support for older Humax-made Freesat models over … Continue reading →
Tiny Pop to Close as UK Kids’ TV Landscape Shifts
While Disney Jr makes its big return to Sky this week, another familiar children’s channel is preparing to say goodbye. Tiny Pop, the long-running UK kids’ network loved for shows like Molang, Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures, and Super Wings, is set … Continue reading →
Sky and Comcast in Talks to Buy ITV: What It Means
News has emerged that Sky, owned by US media giant Comcast, is in talks to acquire ITV’s broadcasting and streaming division for around £1.6 billion. The move would not include ITV Studios, which produces hit shows like Love Island and … Continue reading →