The Digital Television Group (DTG) has announced the launch of D-Book 12.11, the latest edition of the UK’s digital TV specification, implemented in every digital TV in the UK, underpinning interoperability, compliance and innovation across the country’s broadcast and hybrid platforms. As the UK media landscape evolves under the Media Act 2024, D-Book 12.11 provides […]
Hearst Networks has announced the launch of five of its FAST channels on Trailblazer TV, the FAST platform from Go See TV. The channels are Mystery TV, Inside Crime, History Hunters, Deal Masters and World War TV. “Our FAST channels are built around curiosity, authenticity, and pace – values we share with Trailblazer TV. This […]
Millions of Brits aged 55 and over feel “left behind” by today’s TV despite being the generation who watch it most. The Upper Third report – created by the Freeview channel network Great!, owned by Narrative Entertainment – has revealed it is the UK’s 22 million over-55s who feel the most ignored by modern TV […]
GREAT! Christmas will be the first UK channel to play round-the-clock festive favourites starting from 8am on September 4th – offering a slate of 172 Christmas movies until December 25th – including the UK terrestrial TV debut of the 2022 film Christmas in the Caribbean starring Liz Hurley, Caroline Quentin and Edoardo Costa. Other titles on […]
Channelbox has announced the UK launch of BollywoodMasala, a vibrant new entertainment channel from Mumbai, on Freeview channel 271. The launch coincides with South Asia Heritage Month, highlighting the importance of cultural storytelling and regional media excellence. BollywoodMasala delivers short-form content in HD covering the latest in the Hindi film industry, from red carpet premieres […]
Global Distribution Services has announced the UK launch of India Today TV, India’s leading English-language news channel, now available on Freeview Channel 258. This launch brings 24/7 news coverage directly to millions of UK households. Rooted in India Today’s grounded journalism, the channel delivers a 360-degree view of national and international affairs, reflecting every voice […]
wedotv, the ad-supported streaming TV network, has completed a licensing deal with New Regency for a package of more than 80 films. wedotv, which operates an AVoD platform and FAST channels, will make the films available on both its direct-to-consumer service and wedotv movies channels in the UK, Italy, DACH, Benelux, and the Nordics. “As […]
OUTtv, the LGBTQ+ streaming service, is continuing to expand its UK footprint with the launch of its FAST channel, OUTflix Proud. on Freeview in the UK. Freeview audiences can now watch OUTflix’s signature mix of LGBTQ+ original series, reality shows, documentaries, and feature films without a subscription, as part of Freeview’s line-up. Originally a broadcast-only […]
Global Distribution Services has announced the launch of The Filipino Channel (TFC) on Channelbox, now available to UK audiences on Freeview Channel 271. Operated by ABS-CBN Europe, TFC is the platform for Filipino entertainment and news. This launch marks the first time a dedicated Filipino FAST channel is available on Freeview, giving UK-based Filipino communities—and fans of dynamic Asian content—free, easy access to 24/7 […]
Production has commenced on the 11th season of flagship Sky Arts series Landscape Artist of the Year. The much-loved show, which continues to spotlight artistic talent across the UK, will return with a brand-new expert as Eva Langret, Director of Frieze London, joins the judging panel for the first time. Langret brings her extensive expertise […]