Latest News from Media Boy UK HQ on new channels testing 2024

Last updated on October 16th 2024 at 21:15 (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 2026):

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

Media Boy UK Blogs updates

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

Broadcast: Channel 4 to overhaul streaming service

Story from Broadcast:

Channel 4 has kicked off a major overhaul of its streaming platform, as part of its Fast Forward strategy to transform into a “genuinely digital-first public service streamer”.

Advanced Television: Channel 4 to boost impact across Nations and Regions

Story from Advanced Television:

Channel 4 has unveiled what it calls its “biggest-ever intervention in the UK creative industries”, with a package of measures focused on three core areas – skills, content, and people – to serve and reflect the whole of the UK.

Advanced Television: That's TV 3 put it's Christmas tree up

Story from Advanced Television:

That’s TV has launched its annual Christmas entertainment channel That’s Christmas.

Eden channels rebrand

Here is a list of overnight changes on Virgin Media:

Virgin Go now on Apple TV devices

Media Boy UK has just been told by an Media Boy UK on X Follower that Virgin Go is now available on Apple TV devices.

But The Sky Channels are not available except:

• Sky History 2
• Sky Kids

Advanced Television: 10-year PSB licence for Channel 4

Story from Advanced Television:

UK broadcast regulator Ofcom has published its decisions on a new broadcast licence for Channel 4, supporting its digital growth and securing public service broadcasting on the channel for a further ten years.

Deadline: BBC Axes ‘HARDtalk’ As Dozens Of Layoffs Hit News Division

Story from Deadline:

The BBC has axed investigative journalism show HARDtalk after nearly 30 years as part of a 130-person layoff program in its news division.

Deadline: Sale Of ‘Sherlock’ & ‘The Outlaws’ Studio Bottle Yard Given Go-Ahead Despite Union Protest

Story from Deadline:

The UK studio landscape is set for another shakeup with Bristol City Council pushing on with a decision to sell Bottle Yard Studios, where Sherlock, A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder and The Outlaws were filmed.

Today's Virgin Media UK changes

Virgin Media UK has make a following changes to their network overnight - NOT on TiVo boxes:

Advanced Television; UK Govt: Creative sector key to Industrial Strategy

Story from Advanced Television:

Sky Group CEO, Dana Strong said: “We welcome the decision to prioritise the Creative Industries in the government’s industrial strategy.

Deadline: BBC Boss Bans The Word “Talent”

Story from Deadline:

Don’t let BBC Director General Tim Davie hear you say the word “talent.”

Deadline: Former ITV Commissioner Nicola Lloyd Joins ‘The Apprentice’ Producer Naked As Creative Director

Story from Deadline:

Nicola Lloyd, the ex-ITV commissioner who used to oversee Gordon Ramsay, Gino D’Acampo and Bradley Walsh shows, has taken up the Creative Director post at The Apprentice producer Naked.

Media Guardian: Labour push for growth spurs Sky appeal against block on film studios expansion

Story from Media Guardian:

Sky is likely to appeal against a planning decision blocking the expansion of its film studios, amid signs that the Labour government is willing to allow building on the green belt to prioritise economic growth.

National World: Paddy McGuinness 'was paid £250,000 by BBC despite Top Gear and Question of Sport being axed' claim insiders

Story from National World:

A BBC star was given £250,000 even though two of the major programmes he worked on were taken off air, it has been claimed.

BBC News: BBC launches review into preventing abuses of power

Story from BBC News:

The BBC has announced details of a review into its workplace culture, focusing on "preventing abuse of power and ensuring everyone at the BBC conducts themselves in line with our values".

Broadband TV News: Paramount+ updates UK terms and conditions to include advertising

Story from Broadband TV News:

Paramount has told its UK subscribers that its updating its terms of use.