What You Actually Get With Channels+ On Freely
For many people setting up a new Freely box, one feature immediately raises questions — Channels+.
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Sky One Returns: A Nostalgic U-Turn from Sky UK
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 →
Trans World Sport: The End of a TV Sports Legend
For nearly 40 years, Trans World Sport quietly did something no other sports programme bothered to try: it proved that sport didn’t have to involve billion-pound TV rights, endless pundit panels, or the same six football teams on repeat. Instead, … Continue reading →
BBC Hit by £1.1bn Loss as Thousands Ditch Licence Fee
The BBC is facing one of the most serious financial challenges in its history, after new reports revealed that more than £1.1 billion in potential revenue has been lost due to households refusing to pay — or no longer needing … Continue reading →
The Freely PLEIO UK TV streaming device launches
The new Freely PLEIO device from Netgem is one of the most exciting arrivals in the UK streaming landscape this year, offering a modern and affordable way to upgrade almost any TV.
Continue reading →The Return of Line of Duty: AC-12 Rises Again
After years of rumours, denials, cryptic interviews, and fan speculation, it’s finally official: Line of Duty is returning for a brand-new seventh season. The hugely popular BBC crime thriller, which last aired in 2021,
Continue reading →BBC License Fee : What Happens If It’s Replaced or Reformed?
For nearly 100 years, the BBC licence fee has funded one of the most respected broadcasters in the world. But in 2026, that system could change forever.
Continue reading →Sky Replay Channel Closes After 22 Years on Sky TV
After more than two decades on air, Sky is switching off one of its longest-running channels. The popular catch-up station Sky Replay officially closed on 30 October 2025, disappearing from Sky’s satellite and streaming line-ups in the UK and Ireland.
Continue reading →Why The Traitors UK Is Saving British TV
Why The Traitors Has Captivated the UK — Even as Traditional TV Fades In a world where TV audiences are shrinking and long-running soaps struggle to hold attention, The Traitors has done something remarkable.
Continue reading →Channel 4 & UKTV’s Game-Changing Streaming Partnership
In October 2025, Channel 4 and UKTV unveiled a landmark multi-year deal that will see UKTV’s “U” streaming service integrated into Channel 4’s own streaming platform from January 2026.
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