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Freeview Australia testing DVB-I technology

Freeview Australia has announced it will begin testing latest DVB-I technology locally, that will ensure Australians can continue to access free-to-air television now and into the future. Starting early 2026, Freeview will test a new way to deliver the existing linear channel suites of ABC, SBS, Seven, Nine, and Ten over the internet – meaning […]

December 18, 2025

The Cannon and Ball Show on This Christmas channel

Cannon and Ball, one of the most successful TV double acts of all time, are back on national TV this Christmas four decades after the last airing of their legendary comedy show. Classic TV channel That’s TV will be showing a special Christmas edition of The Cannon and Ball Show, not screened since it was […]

December 18, 2025

Sky Arts’ Landscape Artist of the Year returns in January 2026

Sky Arts’ flagship arts competition Landscape Artist of the Year returns to Sky Arts, Freeview and streaming service NOW for its eleventh season on January 14th, shining a spotlight on extraordinary artistic talent from across the UK and Ireland. Hosted by Stephen Mangan, the series sees a new wave of artists pick up their brushes […]

December 11, 2025

NoireTV launches in UK on Channelbox

NoireTV, the global cable and streaming network dedicated to African-American entertainment, global politics, Hip-Hop/Afrobeats/Dancehall music, reality series and Global Black cinema, has officially launched on Channelbox via Freeview channel 271. The channel is now available to millions of Freeview users across the UK. Channelbox is a multi-channel platform available on connected Freeview channel 271 and […]

December 9, 2025

Macquarie sells off Arqiva stake

Macquarie Asset Management, on behalf of Macquarie European Infrastructure Fund II and other Macquarie-managed vehicles, has agreed to the sale of their interests in Arqiva, the UK’s main distributor of TV, radio and cellular signals. Macquarie has been a long-term investor in Arqiva, which provides critical data, network, and communications services to media and utilities […]

November 27, 2025By Chris Forrester

Cartoon Classics FAST channels on Freeview

A new 24/7 family-friendly animation channel is now available to UK viewers, as Cartoon Classics — a FAST channel distributed by Global Distribution Services — officially launches on Freeview Channel 214. Produced by Senseof.Media, the channel offers a lineup of classic and contemporary animated programming to 18 million households across the UK. Global Distribution Services, together with […]

November 11, 2025

DTG launches D-Book 12.11

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 […]

October 31, 2025

Hearst Networks launches FAST channels on Trailblazer TV

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 […]

October 29, 2025

Report: Over 55s feel ignored by modern TV

 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 […]

September 8, 2025

GREAT! Christmas channel launches on Sept 4

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 […]

August 28, 2025By Nik Roseveare