ITV HD changes on satellite
As I mentioned a few weeks ago in another post , it looked like there were to be some changes to ITV HD frequencies on UK satellite TV in the coming weeks. We noted that all the ITV HD channels … Continue reading →
“Your Sky TV account will be cancelled in October” message
This past week, some Sky TV subscribers have been reporting seeing a new on screen message from Sky on their TV sets. This message appears to be part of the process that Sky have been doing over the past few … Continue reading →
Great Christmas TV is coming sooner!
The countdown to Christmas has officially started, as broadcasters prepare for the festive season. Narrative Entertainment will relaunch its GREAT! Christmas channel at 8 am on Thursday, September 5th. Replacing the GREAT! Romance channel, GREAT! Christmas movie channel will air … Continue reading →
How to watch the 2024 Paralympics Paris
The 2024 Paralympics in Paris kicks off on this evening (28 August 2024). For UK viewers live coverage of the Opening Ceremony will be airing on Channel 4 at 6:30 pm. The event will also be available on 4seven and … Continue reading →
Channel 4 SD frequency changes
Channel 4 are currently changing and swapping their channels around on satellite. Presumably this is in preparation to moving all their channels to frequencies that only HD receivers can use. As part of these changes, the single Channel 4 SD … Continue reading →
ITV HD channel changes coming soon on satellite TV ?
It looks like something may be happening with some ITV HD channels soon. This afternoon some ITV HD channels have appeared on other satellite frequencies on the Astra 2 UK TV satellites. All the ITV HD channels on frequency
Continue reading →Three Arrests in UK Pirate Streaming Crackdown
Three individuals have been arrested in a month-long crackdown on illegal streaming coordinated by anti-piracy group FACT. Pirates have increasingly used modified Firestick devices, which were among several items seized in an extensive operation conducted by FACT and partners, including … Continue reading →
Lost Sky News on UK satellite? Where is why…
This should not affect people using a Sky HD digibox or Freesat set top box. But if using a TV with built in satellite receiver, or a “generic” free to air satellite receiver, then you may have lost reception of … Continue reading →
Technical problems hit Sky News and other Broadcasters this morning
Sky News is currently down and not broadcasting its usual programming, as it is seemingly hit with technical issues. This morning viewers have been seeing a static message apologising for the ‘disruption’ to the service. It read: ‘We apologise for … Continue reading →
UKTV Channels rebranded on Freesat and Sky today
Broadcaster UKTV, who operate channels like Dave, Drama, W and Yesterday, have started their rebrand of the channels. On Freesat and Sky, the free to air channels adopted the “U&” branding, as follows:
Continue reading →Problems reported on BBC Red Button Text Service on Sky HD boxes
Since yesterday (15 July 2024), people using Sky HD and Sky+HD boxes have been reporting problems with accessing the BBC Red Button Text service. For many people the service is simply not loading. Others reporting that they receive an error … Continue reading →
More UK TV Satellite changes today, as more channels upgrade transmission frequencies
More UK TV Satellite changes today, as more channels upgrade transmission frequencies As part of the overall move from DVB-S to DVB-S2 by all UK satellite TV broadcasters, the latest batch of channels have today made the move to the … Continue reading →
Iconic UK music TV channel The BOX closes down – along with a few more music channels
Final montage from iconic UK TV channel The BOX prior to closedown Please Subscribe to the channel, its free to subscribe In a move that marks the end of an era for music television in the UK, Channel 4 has … Continue reading →
UKTV Rebrand coming soon
UKTV has revealed that its rebrand , U, will launch on July 16th. The rebrand will bring together UKTV’s family of free-to-air channels, which will be rebranded as U&Dave, U&DRAMA, U&YESTERDAY, and U&W. Additionally, the free streaming service will transition … Continue reading →
Channel 4 SD regions set to close on Freesat and Sky satellite
Channel 4 are set to close all but one of their Channel 4 SD regional versions. With C4HD being the default on Sky HD and Freesat HD boxes on channel number 104, there is little need for all 6 C4 … Continue reading →