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Ofcom: EE, Virgin Media lead pay-TV complaints in Q2

Ofcom has published the latest figures for complaints the media regulator has received about the UK’s main broadband, mobile, and pay-TV providers. These figures cover the second quarter of 2025, from April to June. Overall complaint numbers decreased compared to the previous quarter; complaints about fixed broadband and pay-TV decreased while complaints about pay-monthly mobile […]

October 30, 2025

Final season of A League of Their Own on Sky this November

The new, farewell season of award-winning Sky Original A League of Their Own will hit screens on November 12th on Sky and streaming service NOW. Host Romesh Ranganathan returns with team captains Jamie Redknapp and Jill Scott and series regular Micah Richards. Airing weekly, the series will also include an array of brilliant guests and […]

October 28, 2025

Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo to lead Wicked: One Wonderful Night on Sky

Sky and streaming service NOW will pull back the Emerald curtain for a once-in-a-lifetime musical event on November 8th, as Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande lead in a special two-hour musical event, Wicked: One Wonderful Night. The TV special promises to be a celebration of the upcoming cinematic release of Universal Pictures’ Wicked: For Good, […]

October 28, 2025

Sky Sports extends Baller League UK rights

Sky Sports and Baller League UK have extended their partnership into a second season of the six-a-side competition, ensuring Sky Sports and NOW remain its exclusive home on linear TV. Every match from the second season, which kicks off this week, will be shown on Sky Sports on Monday evenings, live from London’s Copper Box […]

October 27, 2025

Sky announces The Veiled World of Nick Cave

Explore the creative universe, enduring influence and unique impact of acclaimed singer, songwriter and artist Nick Cave, as told by the experiences of some of his closest collaborators, in new Sky Original documentary The Veiled World of Nick Cave (w/t). Cave’s multidisciplinary legacy spans music, literature, film, and visual art. Contributors including musicians Florence Welch, Colin […]

October 15, 2025

Sky acquires A24’s Crystal Lake series

Sky has announced that Crystal Lake, a prequel to the popular Friday the 13th franchise, will be coming to Sky and streaming service NOW in the UK and Ireland in 2026. Produced by A24 and distributed by Peacock in the US, the series marks the first new project connected to the franchise since the reboot […]

October 13, 2025

Record interest for 2025 Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe

A global audience of millions tuned in to watch the French-trained Daryz claim victory in the 104th edition of the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe on October 5th.  The event’s worldwide reach was amplified by coverage across 35 international media outlets, reaffirming the appeal of one of Europe’s most prestigious horse races. Spearheaded by […]

October 8, 2025

ROXi debuts AI-generated TV presenters

FastStream Interactive has announced the introduction of its first AI-generated virtual TV presenters to host a TV music channel, on its free interactive TV music channel, ROXi. The virtual hosts will introduce music videos on ROXi, initially on US broadcast TV and on Sky in the UK and Ireland. ROXi’s AI-generated TV presenters will host […]

October 7, 2025

Hitchin man jailed over illegal streaming service

A man has been sentenced to three years in prison following an investigation into an illegal streaming service that offered cheap access to premium TV channels and on-demand content. Nishan Silva, aged 34 of Blackhorse Lane, Hitchin, was linked to the management and facilitation of an illicit streaming service operating under the names Andy UTV […]

October 7, 2025

Sky Sports nets 11 year NBA deal

Starting this season, Sky Sports will air over 100 live NBA games per season in the UK and Ireland. The deal follows NBCUniversal – which, like Sky, is owned by Comcast – acquiring extensive rights across North America to the top-flight US basketball league in 2024. Live coverage on Sky Sports is underway with a […]

October 3, 2025By Nik Roseveare