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WBD refreshes UK FTA portfolio

Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) has unveiled a refreshed UK free-to-air (FTA) portfolio, including a new-look TLC. The six FTA channels – TLC, Quest, Quest Red, Food Network, Really and DMAX – each have their own distinct personality as part of a revitalised collection. With its new branding, TLC will be the destination for broad entertainment, […]

January 13, 2026By Nik Roseveare

Australia readies TV prominence framework

It will be soon be easier for Australians to access free-to-air TV services on connected devices with the commencement of the TV prominence framework. The framework, set to come into force on January 10th, will help improve the visibility of local free-to-air TV services in an increasingly competitive digital media environment. Under the rules, all […]

January 9, 2026By Colin Mann

Modus Super Series, Pluto TV ready ADC Global Championship

Modus Super Series and Pluto TV are preparing to deliver one of the biggest amateur darts tournaments on record. The ADC Global Championship is returning to the MODUS Super Series from December 1st, now featuring 56 players competing for the largest amateur prize pot in darts history. The expanded 56-player field will be split into […]

November 26, 2025By Nik Roseveare

Great TV joins Broadcast 2040+ campaign

Independent TV network Great, owned by Narrative Entertainment UK, has joined the Broadcast 2040+ campaign, a coalition committed to securing a long-term future for free-to-air broadcast TV and radio. As some in the TV sector advocate for a switch-off, Great says it is joining with the Broadcast 2040+ campaign “to push for safeguarding this crucial […]

November 12, 2025

Warner Bros Discovery UK’s TLC channel going FTA

Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) UK & Ireland has announced plans to launch a new-look TLC in the UK & Ireland. From January 2026, TLC will become a free-to-air (FTA) entertainment channel in the UK and will bring viewers a bumper line-up of scripted content including The Big Bang Theory and spin-offs Young Sheldon and Georgie & […]

October 20, 2025

Australia: Nine signs FTA NHL deal

Nine and the National Hockey League (NHL) have announced a deal that will bring the US professional ice hockey league to Australian audiences free-to-air. Starting on October 18th, 9GO! will broadcast a live NHL game every Saturday morning throughout the 2025/26 regular season. The partnership will deliver 21 regular-season games. The action begins a match-up […]

October 16, 2025By Nik Roseveare

FAST FAQs: Launching an online TV streaming service

Launching your own streaming platform can feel like navigating uncharted territory. Between content acquisition, monetisation, marketing, and the technical setup, it’s easy to feel like there’s a lot to figure out. FAST Channels TV has worked with dozens of content owners to launch successful FAST platforms. In this guide, the company answers the questions it […]

September 18, 2025

Babeleye extends partnership with Eutelsat

Babeleye, a specialist in content metadata solutions, has announced the extension of its strategic partnership with satellite operator Eutelsat. This renewed collaboration further solidifies Babeleye’s role as metadata provider for Sat.tv, Eutelsat’s FTA satellite television service across Europe, Africa and the Middle East. The Sat.tv service, designed to offer a user-friendly satellite TV experience to […]

September 10, 2025

DAZN signs global free broadcast deal with TCR Europe

DAZN, the sports streaming platform, has struck a deal with TCR Europe, the European touring car championship, to stream the series globally for free. The 2025 season marks the competition’s tenth anniversary. Under the agreement with DAZN, TCR Europe will be available on all connected devices, including Smart TVs, tablets, smartphones, and gaming consoles. The series […]

September 2, 2025By Nik Roseveare

5 scores FTA NFL deal in UK

5 and Paramount UK have announced a new multi-year partnership with the NFL and CBS Sports to bring live coverage of the NFL season free-to-air to viewers across the UK. Every week through the NFL season, two Sunday evening games will be broadcast; the first at 6pm on 5 and the second at 9pm on […]

August 28, 2025By Nik Roseveare