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

Last updated on June 24th 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 a latest news on Paramount Global merger with SkyDance on the following link:

Wednesday, 25 June 2025

Deadline: ‘The Crown’ Studio Elstree Brings In MBS Group To Manage Operations

Story from Deadline:

Elstree Studios, the historic UK film studio home to The Crown and Strictly Come Dancing, has teamed with The MBS Group to manage its operations.

Deadline: UK Culture Minister Chris Bryant Downplays Likelihood Of Improvements To High-End TV Tax Credit

Story from Deadline:

UK Culture Minister Chris Bryant has downplayed the likelihood of the Labour government improving the UK’s high-end TV (HETV) tax credit following calls from across the industry.

Advanced Television: 5 to broadcast snooker ranking events

Story from Advanced Television:

Two key events on the global World Snooker Tour calendar, the Players Championship and Tour Championship, will both be televised live by 5 for the first time in the new 2025/26 season.

Deadline: UK Studio Shinfield Secures £250M Financing

Story from Deadline:

Shinfield Studios has secured £250M in financing.

Tuesday, 24 June 2025

Media Guardian: Ex-Sky News presenter Dermot Murnaghan reveals stage 4 prostate cancer diagnosis

Story from Media Guardian:

The former BBC and Sky News presenter Dermot Murnaghan has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Advanced Television: SPFL expands broadcast deal with Premier Sports

Story from Advanced Television:

The SPFL has agreed changes to its long-term broadcast deals with Premier Sports and Sky Sports to allow two post-split bottom six matches to be shown live on Premier Sports from season 2025/26.

Deadline: Presenter Launches Legal Action Against GB News After Saying He Was Dismissed For Calling Former Home Secretary “A Racist”

Story from Deadline:

An ex-GB News presenter is taking the network to court after claiming he was dismissed for calling the former Home Secretary a “racist and a thoroughly bigoted woman.”

Deadline: Leaked Internal BBC Messages Reveal Staff In Open Revolt Over “Failing” Gaza Output

Story from Deadline:

BBC employees openly revolted about the UK national broadcaster’s Gaza coverage during an all-staff meeting earlier this month, per leaked messages seen by Deadline.

Advanced Television; Creative Industries Sector Plan: Responses

Story from Advanced Television:

Following publication of the UK Government’s Creative Industries Sector Plan, Dame Caroline Dinenage MP, Chair of the Culture, Media and Sport Committee of the House of Commons, said: “It’s crucial that the Government has a comprehensive strategy in place that allows the creative industries to unlock their full potential and drive innovation and growth for years to come.

Advanced Television: BBC confirms Gladiators Celebrity Special

Story from Advanced Television:

The Sheffield arena is ready for battle once again as Gladiators is set to return in 2026 for another season on the BBC, plus a brand-new Celebrity Special.

Advanced Television: Virgin TV adds British Screen Classics, wedoTV movies channels

An story on Media Boy UK early post (See Post after this one)

Story from Advanced Television:

Virgin Media O2 has launched two new FAST channels, providing customers the opportunity to watch an array of new content at no extra cost.

Two new Movies FAST Channels appeared on Virgin Media UK

 Virgin Media UK has today launch two new FAST Movies Channels.

  • 450. British Screen Classics
  • 451. We do Movies
All channels listing on this post are NOT on TiVo boxes.

Monday, 23 June 2025

Deadline: BBC Stands By Newsreader Who Corrected Autocue From “Pregnant People” To “Women”

Story from Deadline:

The BBC has backed news anchor Martine Croxall after she went viral for changing her autocue from “pregnant people” to “women.”

Broadband TV News: Ofcom revises procedures for investigating broadcast and on demand licence breaches

Story from Broadband TV News:

Ofcom has unveiled a revision of its General Procedures for investigating breaches of broadcast licences.

New York Post: BBC News presenter refuses to say ‘pregnant people,’ corrects script on air

Story from New York Post:

A BBC News presenter was quick to correct the phrase “pregnant people” to “women” live on air — punctuating the moment with an eye roll as she read from the teleprompter.