As the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster approaches, one of the most powerful TV dramas ever made is returning to screens—this time for free. The critically acclaimed miniseries Chernobyl is set to air on Sky Mix, opening it up … Continue reading →
The 2026 Carabao Cup Final brings together Arsenal and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, 22 March 2026 — a clash between two of England’s strongest sides right now. This isn’t just about silverware. It’s a meeting of the … Continue reading →
The BBC has revealed plans that could significantly change the future of UK streaming television. As part of its response to the government consultation on the BBC’s next Royal Charter, the broadcaster has proposed expanding BBC iPlayer to include programmes … Continue reading →
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.
Continue reading →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 →
It’s that time of year again when solar outages can temporarily disrupt satellite TV reception, particularly affecting weaker channels and services. This post explains what’s happening, why it’s normal, when it’s expected, and how long the brief interference can last, … Continue reading →
Sky has announced one of the biggest changes to its TV packages in years, bringing Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max and Hayu together into a single subscription. The move reshapes how Sky positions itself in the UK television market, combining traditional … Continue reading →
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 →After years of rumours and delays, HBO Max is officially launching in the UK and Ireland on 26 March 2026 — nearly five years after its US debut. It brings Warner Bros. Discovery’s premium catalogue of shows, movies, TNT Sports … Continue reading →
For many TV watchers in the UK and Ireland, 24 February 2026 marks the triumphant return of one of television’s most recognisable brands: Sky One. After being retired in 2021 in favour of a rebrand that replaced it with Sky … Continue reading →
If you use Sky HD, Sky+ HD, or Sky Q, you may have noticed something slightly… off recently. Not a fault. Not an error message. Just a subtle difference that appears after a restart, power cut, or software update.
Continue reading →Sky has begun 2026 with a wide-ranging update to its satellite TV platform, bringing channel closures, number changes and guide reshuffles across entertainment, factual, movies and sports. It’s one of the most noticeable Sky EPG updates in recent years and … Continue reading →
On 31st December 2025 at 6:00 AM, across UK and European satellite and cable platforms, several of MTV’s dedicated 24-hour music channels officially signed off for the final time.
Continue reading →For decades, one of the most peculiar rules in world football has been the UK’s Saturday 3 pm live-TV blackout — an outage so entrenched it’s become part of the nation’s footballing culture. But now, for the first time in … Continue reading →
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 →