BBC Sounds changes delayed
As of spring 2025, the BBC was expected to impliment significant changes to its international audio services. Listeners outside the UK will no longer be able to access the BBC Sounds app or website.
Continue reading →ITVBe set to close, and new ITV channel to take its place
ITV announced a major revamp of its channel lineup, confirming that it is closing ITVBe and launching a completely new channel, ITV Quiz. The shift is the latest step in
Continue reading →Semana Santa Domingo de Ramos Palm Sunday Procession Gandia
On Sunday, April 13, 2025, Gandia marked the beginning of Semana Santa with the vibrant and heartfelt Palm Sunday procession. Known as the Solemne Procesión de Palmas y Ramos, this cherished tradition unites the entire city in a celebration of … Continue reading →
Model railway display by The Asociación de Amigos del Tren Alcoy-Gandía
The Asociación de Amigos del Tren Alcoy-Gandía, also known as the Associació Tren dels Anglesos, was dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of the railway that once connected the cities of Alcoy and Gandia.
Continue reading →Freesat EPG problem causing missed recordings
There are reports that the Freesat Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) is suffering some form of technical issue. This was first noticed yesterday (Wednesday 9th April 2025), as some users noticed recordings had failed. And others have noticed issues with programme … Continue reading →
Tamborrada Drum Parade in Gandia España for “Semana Santa”
We go to Gandia, España, to see the Tamborrada Drum Parade which starts the “Semana Santa” festivities. Vamos a Gandia, España, para ver la Tamborrada que da inicio a las fiestas de la “Semana Santa”.
Continue reading →IX Gran Fondo Ale Cycling Gandia 2025 Cycle Race
The IX Gran Fondo Alé Cycling Gandia took place on April 5, 2025, drawing cyclists of all ages and skill levels to the stunning landscapes of La Safor, El Comtat, La Vall d’Albaida, and La Costera in the provinces of … Continue reading →
FA Cup semi-finals match schedule and TV times
The full schedule and broadcast details for the Emirates FA Cup semi-finals 2024-25 have now been confirmed.
Continue reading →Freesat Recordable 4K TV Box Unboxing, Setup and review
The Freesat Recordable 4K TV Box is a step up from the Manhattan Freesat SX and the non recording Freesat 4K TV Box we recently reviewed. This Freesat Recordable 4K TV Box has all the Freesat channels, yes free UK … Continue reading →
The Fallas Ninot Parade / La Cabalgata del Ninot de las Fallas : Oliva España
We go to see the La Cabalgata del Ninot parade in Oliva, that took place on Saturday 29th March 2025, after being postponed twice due to the poor weather. Acudimos a ver la Cabalgata del Ninot en Oliva, que tuvo … Continue reading →
UK TV “U&” channels change transmission settings
In February 2025, the UKTV Group of channels, those “U” channels, changed frequency / Transmission standards, and moved from DVBS to DVBS2.
Continue reading →Triathlon Gandia España XVI edició del Triatló Ciutat de Gandia
We go to see the 16th Triathlon Ciutat de Gandia, that took place around the Grau and Playa de Gandia on the 30th March 2025. Acudimos a ver el XVI Triatlón Ciutat de Gandia, que tuvo lugar en el Grau … Continue reading →
A walk along a smelly seaweed covered beach in Denia España
We took a walk along Playa de la Marineta Casiana in Denia, Spain. The beach holds a Blue Flag but when we visited there were still large piles of smelly seaweed that still did not deter some dedicated “sun worshippers” … Continue reading →
Three HD channels to close on Sky
Three HD channels are set to close on Sky satellite in the next few weeks. For two of these HD channels, they will not close completely, as the SD versions will replace them.
Continue reading →Dancing on Ice axed by ITV
ITV’s “Dancing on Ice,” a staple of British television since its debut in 2006, has been officially cancelled and will not return for a new series in 2026. ITV has announced that Dancing On Ice has been “rested” with “no … Continue reading →