Latest News from Media Boy UK HQ on Virgin Media UK latest channel changes

Last updated on April 3rd 2025 (THIS POST WILL STAY AT TOP OF BLOG):

Coming up Changes to Virgin Media, Sky Q and Freesat

Here is a list of Changes at time of posting (Up until 2029):

Virgin Media UK:

Media Boy UK Blogs updates

When Media Boy UK do some label some changes information appearing on this post:

Paramount Global for sale plus Warner Bros Discovery latest on Media Boy UK Blog

We at Media Boy UK HQ will update on all things Paramount Global and Warner Discovery plus latest on Paramount Global merger with SkyDance on the following links:

MEDIA BOY'S WORLD MEDIA NEWS: Paramount Global for sale latest

Warner Bros Discovery Crisis latest

Daily Mirror: Sky History +1 closes next month

Story from Daily Mirror:

Sky has just confirmed to Mirror Online that a pair of popular channel have been removed from the telly planner, meaning users will now longer be able to tune and watch content shown on the services.

Paramount Network UK to relaunch Club MTV next month

Base on TV listing Media Boy UK HQ has seen.

Paramount Networks UK & Australia will close MTV Hits UK on April 14th.

But Paramount Networks UK & Australia is relaunch Club MTV using MTV Hits UK broadcasting slots.

BBC News: BBC backtracks on having adverts in some UK podcasts

Story from BBC News:

The BBC has "decided to rule out" placing adverts on some of its podcasts for UK listeners on sites such as Apple and Spotify.

Broadband TV News: Sky announces its first-ever Digital Shorts for YouTube

Story from Broadband TV News:

Sky has announced it will run four new series of Sky Original digital shorts on YouTube this April.

Variety: ITV Studios Exec Ruth Berry Says There’s Been a ‘Perfect Storm’ of Challenges Facing TV Drama, but Business Is Still in ‘Rude Health’

Story from Variety:

Many of the on-stage discussions in Series Mania have reflected a TV industry facing numerous stresses and strains and in the midst of a painful transition — especially from the execs based in the U.K.

BBC News: Blue Peter will lose live 'magic', ex-host says

Story from BBC News:

Former Blue Peter presenter Janet Ellis has said the show will lose some of its live "magic", after the BBC confirmed it will move to a fully pre-recorded format having filmed its last live episodes after 67 years.

Broadband TV News: BBC audiences asked to help shape future

Story from Broadband TV News:

The BBC is to ask audiences to have their say about the future of the organisation through what it is calling the biggest public engagement exercise the Corporation has ever undertaken.

Broadcast: Paramount execs eye UK growth after ‘very bleak’ period

Story from Broadcast:

Paramount execs Lisa Kramer and Lindsey Martin have talked up the increasing demand from UK buyers, a year on from what they termed as a “very bleak” period for the country’s scripted sector.

The Media Leader: Paramount to handle sponsorship on 5 as it offers brand partnerships exclusively

Story from The Media Leader:

Paramount International Advertising Sales has announced it will exclusively offer all creative brand partnership opportunities, including sponsorship, across its entire linear and streaming portfolio in the UK.

Deadline: Sky Scripted Boss Says End Of HBO Output Deal In UK Will “Not Leave Holes” In The Schedules

Story from Deadline:

The end of Sky’s much-discussed HBO output deal will “not leave holes” in the pay-TV giant’s UK schedules, according to its scripted boss.

BBC News: BBC Scotland head of news Gary Smith to step down

Story from BBC News:

BBC Scotland head of news Gary Smith has announced he is stepping down and leaving the corporation after almost 40 years.

Broadcast Sport: Virgin Media TV launches 24/7 rugby channel, Premier Sports Rugby

Story from Broadcast Sport:

Virgin Media TV has launched Premier Sports Rugby, the UK’s first dedicated 24/7 rugby channel.

Media Boy UK updates broadcasting areas where you can watch LOCAL TV on Virgin Media O2

LOCAL TV on Virgin Media UK update.

Channel > Broadcasting area:

Deadline: Equity & BBC Ink New Agreement Increasing Pay For Actors & Introducing Regulations On Minors And Royalties Payments

Story from Deadline:

Performers working on in-house BBC TV productions are set to receive higher pay rates as the corporation has inked a new agreement with UK actors union Equity.

Deadline: ‘Wolf Hall’ Director Says Almost All Outdoor Scenes In Acclaimed Drama Were Cut Due To Gap In Funding

Story from Deadline:

Historical TV drama Wolf Hall may have won critical acclaim when its second series debuted on the BBC last year, but its director has shared that many editorial decisions had to be made due to lack of funds.

The Sun: Virgin Media customers warned of another channel closure in latest shake-up affecting millions of TV boxes

Story from The Sun:

Virgin Media customers are set to lose another channel in the latest overhaul to TV boxes.