Channel 5 Moves to DVB-S2 on UK Satellite Platform
Channel 5 has updated one of its UK satellite transmissions, meaning older SD satellite receivers will no longer be able to receive the channel.
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World Cup Semi-Finals 2026: BBC & ITV TV Guide
The FIFA World Cup 2026 has reached the semi-final stage, with just four nations remaining in the race to lift football’s biggest prize. Following a thrilling quarter-final round, France, Spain, England and Argentina have booked their places in the last … Continue reading →
Sky’s ITV Takeover Confirmed: What It Means for TV
One of the biggest stories in British broadcasting has now become official. Sky has confirmed it has agreed to acquire ITV’s Media & Entertainment business in a deal worth up to £1.6 billion, creating one of the largest commercial television … Continue reading →
Skys Deal to Buy ITV Will Transform UK Television Forever
British television could be facing its biggest shake-up in decades after reports emerged that Sky has agreed terms to acquire ITV’s broadcasting business in a deal reportedly worth around £1.6 billion.
Continue reading →The Real Cost of Losing the BBC if it Disappeared Tomorrow
The BBC has been part of British life for more than 100 years. It informs, entertains and educates millions of people every day through television, radio, online services and international broadcasting. Yet few organisations generate as much debate.
Continue reading →Sky’s New World Cup Fix for Streaming Delays
One of the biggest frustrations for sports fans using streaming television is the delay between the live action and what appears on screen. During major events such as the FIFA World Cup, it can mean hearing neighbours celebrating a goal … Continue reading →
Why Some UK TV Channels Struggle in Summer Heat
Every summer, many UK expats and holiday homeowners across Spain notice the same frustrating issue. Certain UK TV channels suddenly begin to pixelate, freeze, or disappear completely during the hottest parts of the day.
Continue reading →Sky Ireland Targets IPTV Users With Cease-and-Desist Notices
Sky’s long-running battle against illegal IPTV services in Ireland has now taken a major new turn, with the broadcaster directly targeting ordinary subscribers rather than just IPTV resellers and operators. In recent weeks, around 200 Irish households reportedly received cease-and-desist … Continue reading →
Channel 5 Gets Commonwealth Games Highlights
For the first time in more than 70 years, the BBC will not be the main broadcaster of the Commonwealth Games, with the 2026 Glasgow Games instead split between free-to-air highlights on Channel 5 and full live coverage on TNT … Continue reading →
Sky HD Box Showing “There Is A Technical Fault With This Channel”? Here’s What It Usually Means
If your Sky+ HD Box suddenly displays the message “There is a technical fault with this channel”, then the good news is that it does not always mean the box itself has failed. In many cases, especially after bad weather, … Continue reading →