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Eva Langret joins judging panel for Landscape Artist of the Year

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 […]

June 11, 2025

High Street TV launches on Freeview, Virgin Media

Multi-channel retailer, High Street TV, has announced that its shopping channel is now available on Freeview and Virgin Media. Home of brands such as nutribullet, Drew&Cole, SmartAir and YAWN Air, High Street TV customers will be able to make purchases 24 hours a day directly through the shopping channels. With three dedicated shopping channels already […]

June 10, 2025

NZ: Freeview adds HD viewing to satellite TV

Freeview New Zealand has announced that HD viewing is now available on its free satellite TV service,. With HD already available on its terrestrial service (accessed via UHF aerials) and its Streaming TV app, Freeview has now extended high-resolution viewing to Kiwis who tune in with a satellite dish. This upgrade follows the successful migration […]

June 5, 2025

High Street TV expands reach with ABS Broadcast

ABS Broadcast has launched High Street TV onto Virgin Media and Freeview platforms, making the channel now available in over 28 million homes across the UK. This expansion brings even more visibility to the multi-channel retail brand, giving new viewers access to its range of lifestyle products and TV shopping experiences. As part of this milestone, ABS Broadcast […]

June 2, 2025

Nolly Africa channel moves to LCN on Freeview

African Movie Channel, a UK broadcaster with expertise in Nollywood channel curation and management, has announced the move of its FAST channel, Nolly Africa, to a dedicated LCN (Logical Channel Number) on Freeview in the UK. Nolly Africa is now available on Freeview channel 287, as well as Freely channel 593, having previously been available […]

April 24, 2025

Euronews, Africanews now on Freeview

Global Distribution Services has announced the launch of Euronews and Africanews FAST channels on Freeview LCN 257 in the UK. These channels are now part of the hybrid streaming news and entertainment lineup on the UK DTT platform.  Euronews and Africanews join a roster of global news channels already available on Freeview UK through Global […]

March 27, 2025

GINX TV, Extreme Channel now on Channelbox

Channelbox, the FAST multi-channel platform on Freeview, has added GINX TV and Extreme Channel, bringing eSports content and adrenaline-fueled action sports to UK viewers. Both channels available via Freeview channel 271. GINX TV is a leading, independent network, offering 24/7 gaming and eSports content, including top tournaments, exclusive interviews, in-depth analysis, and original programming. Featuring […]

February 14, 2025

Channelbox expands Nollywood line-up

Channelbox has expanded its Nollywood line-up with the addition of four new FAST Nollywood channels: True African, Afriwood Blockbuster, Cinema Hausa and Cinema Yoruba. These channels are now available via Channelbox on Freeview channel 271 and Freely 561 bringing a ariety of African stories, culture and entertainment to audiences in the UK. The newly added channels celebrate the diversity of Nigerian […]

December 11, 2024

CNA launches on Freeview

Asia-based news and current affairs brand CNA’s free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel is now available on Freeview 276.  Previously available via Channelbox on channel 271, the move to its own Freeview channel enhances accessibility for a larger audience in the UK.  CNA’s availability on Freeview was facilitated by Global Distribution Services, content aggregation and distribution company, specialising on FAST Freeview distribution […]

October 17, 2024

That’s Christmas channel returns

That’s TV has launched its annual Christmas entertainment channel That’s Christmas. The channel will broadcast festive entertainment including many classics first seen during the holiday seasons of yesteryear. That’s Christmas is avaiiable free-to-air 24/7 across the UK on Freeview channel 71, Sky channel 191 and Virgin Media channel 296, replacing the That’s TV 3 channel […]

October 16, 2024