Sky is set to screen the London derby between Arsenal and Chelsea and the final day of the Ryder Cup at the same time. Sports fans who have Sky Sports as part of their digital TV packages face a tough … Continue reading →
ITV is to launch a new pay-TV strategy, MediaGuardian can revealed. Elements of the strategy are understood to include the launch of a new channel and a deal relating to high-definition versions of its channels. ITV’s chairman, Archie Norman, and … Continue reading →
Contrary to some other installers who have said that there are “No issues, we’ve seen with the satellites”, just over a week ago transponder 41, frequency 10714 h, that carries the freesat / free to ai FTA version of Channel … Continue reading →
A new movie / drama channel, ABC TV, has recently started on the Arabsat / Badr satellite at 26 east. It is showing a mixture of childrens programmes, USA drams, and US movies.
Continue reading →Five sold to “Northern and Shell” owned by Richard Desmond for GBP 103.5million Desmond owns the Express Newspaper group. Sale will be subject to Government approval. More to follow
Continue reading →Gerhard Zeiler and Richard Desmond are understood to have shaken hands on an outline deal in the early hours of this morning which will see the struggling national broadcaster, Channel Five, bought by the head of Northern and Shell for … Continue reading →
Sky has confirmed that Sky Sports News HD will launch next month on August 23 On August 23, the high definition channel will become available to Sky+ HD subscribers offering a range of new features, such as a “fresher feel” … Continue reading →
Hugh Robertson, the sports and Olympics minister, has revealed that a decision on sport’s listed events will be deferred until the end of the digital switchover process in 2012. An independent review, headed by the former Football Association executive director … Continue reading →
The future of Five will reportedly be settled on Friday when the broadcaster’s parent company RTL will decide which bidder to advance to exclusive negotiations. A meeting on the sale will be held at the end of this week between … Continue reading →
New broadcaster Electric Sofa has confirmed plans to launch three new entertainment and movies channels on Sky in the autumn. The company intends to launch a film channel devoted to showcasing British-funded or produced movies, along with “rarely-seen gems”. It … Continue reading →