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

Last updated on January 6th 2025 (THIS POST WILL STAY AT TOP OF BLOG):

Coming up Changes to Virgin Media and Sky Q

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

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

Advanced Television: UKTV doubles views to U streaming service

Story from Advanced Television:

UKTV has reported that its digital first strategy has delivered “strong VoD growth” following the BBC Studios-owned broadcaster’s decision to unite its channels and streaming service under the U masterbrand and combine its previously separate linear and VoD divisions.

Broadcast Sport: Saudi wealth fund close to $1bn DAZN investment

Story from Broadcast Sport:

Saudi Arabian national wealth fund Surj Sports Investment is reportedly close to investing £820m in DAZN.

Deadline; ‘The Traitors’: BBC & Ofcom Were Forced To Correct Record Over Scottish Talent Working On Season 1

Story from Deadline:

The row around use of local Scottish talent on hit show The Traitors, or lack thereof, is showing no signs of abating.

Broadcast Sport: BBC confirms Cates, Chapman & Logan as MOTD presenters

Story from Broadcast Sport:

The BBC has confirmed that Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan will succeed Gary Lineker as hosts of Match Of The Day.

Hollywood Reporter; ‘An t-Eilean’: Why the BBC Is Betting on the U.K.’s First Gaelic Prestige Drama Series ‘The Island’

Story from Hollywood Reporter:

An t-Eilean, or: The Island. That is the title of a prestige crime drama set on the Western Isles of Scotland that was launched by the BBC on Tuesday evening on its BBC iPlayer streaming service and BBC Alba, the Scottish Gaelic-language free-to-air channel that the U.K. public service broadcaster co-owns with MG Alba.

Deadline; Revealed: The British Comedy Producers Hoping To Land The Next Breakout BBC Sitcom

Story from Deadline:

The BBC is inching towards greenlighting its next big sitcom and we can reveal which producers are in the running.

Reports: London TV to launch on Freeview on January 21st

London Live has been took over by Local Television - reports say the new channel is launch at 6am on January 21st with a working name of ''London TV''.

BBC News: London Live to go off air after 10 years

Story from BBC News:

Local television channel London Live has announced it will cease broadcasting on 20 January.

Deadline: Netflix’s UK Audience Reach Overtook BBC1 For The First Time Last Year

Story from Deadline:

Netflix was the most-watched TV service in the UK for three months last year, overtaking dominant domestic network BBC1 for the first time, according to a Deadline analysis.

Advanced Television: Rugby League, IMG unveil enhanced Our League app

Story from Advanced Television:

Rugby League (RL) Commercial and IMG have unveiled a new look for Rugby League’s official fan app – Our League – powered by digital platform provider, Urban Zoo.

Advanced Television: MODUS Super Series Darts on Pluto TV

Story from Advanced Television:

FAST service Pluto TV and MODUS Super Series have agreed a partnership to bring MODUS Super Series Darts on Pluto TV across multiple international markets, including exclusively in the UK, GSA and Denmark – providing darts content 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Media Guardian; Football on TV: fans ‘paying almost 60% more to watch all big games than in 2020’

Story from Media Guardian:

Football superfans are paying almost 60% more than they were five years ago to watch the 15 most popular tournaments and leagues, as the number of broadcasters and streaming services required to follow them has increased from four to 10 over the last decade.

Sky FAST Channels given go-ahead by OFCOM to launch

OFCOM has given FOUR broadcasting Licence to Sky UK last month (December 2024) for the following FAST Channels to launch on Virgin Media UK:

Daily Mail: BBC licence fee 'could be scrapped by end of 2027 and swapped for tax'

Story from Daily Mail:

The BBC TV licence fee could be scrapped and replaced by funding from general taxation under plans reportedly being considered by Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy.

Daily Mail: Matt Le Tissier reveals full reasons he believes he was sacked by Sky

Story from Daily Mail:

Matt Le Tissier has revealed the reasons he believes he was sacked by Sky Sports, admitting he became 'unpopular' with bosses at the broadcasting giant.

Advanced Television: ITV promotes Tatlow to Head of Diversity

Story from Advanced Television:

ITV has announced that Creative Diversity Partner Sam Tatlow MBE has been promoted to take on the newly created role of Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, as Ade Rawcliffe takes up her expanded role as ITV’s Chief People Officer.