Latest News from Media Boy UK HQ on new channels testing 2023

Last updated on December 30th 2023 at 19:50 (THIS POST WILL STAY AT TOP OF BLOG): 

Deadline: Sky Censured By Ofcom For Second Time In A Year Over Swearing, This Time On ‘Entourage’ Repeat

Story from Deadline:

Sky has been rapped by Ofcom for the second time in the space of a year over swearing in one of its repeat shows, this time Entourage.

Daily Mail: Top BBC jobs are still filled with staff who went to private school

Story from Daily Mail:

More than a fifth of the top jobs at the BBC are filled by people who were privately educated, new figures show - despite working class viewers complaints that the broadcaster is out of touch.

Here some Q&A about a soon to launch Sky Sports Tennis

Here is the wee bit of Q&A about Sky Sports Tennis:

Q) Hi Media Boy UK I would like your opinion on something please. Is it possible for Sky Sports to charge extra for Sky Sports Tennis as an add on?

BBC set to hand over secret Diana emails about Martin Bashir scandal

Story from Daily Mail:

The BBC is set to hand over documents related to the Martin Bashir scandal after a judge ordered the corporation to give them up earlier this month – but may redact some before surrendering them to a tribunal.

Deadline; UK TV Ratings: BBC’s Latest Agatha Christie Adaptation Ahead Of ITV’s ‘Why Didn’t They Ask Evans?’ From Easter Weekend

Story from Deadline:

The BBC‘s latest Agatha Christie adaptation concluded last night ahead of ITV‘s Why Didn’t They Ask Evans? from over the Easter Weekend.

Deadline: Alastair Campbell Considered Legal Action Against BBC Over Iraq War Coverage, Archives Show

Story from Deadline:

Notorious former UK government spin doctor Alastair Campbell was pondering legal action against the BBC 20 years ago over its reporting of the controversies surrounding the Iraq War.

The Sun: TNT Sports axe major show from schedule with UK fans forced to pay to watch

Story from The Sun:

TNT Sports has axed their coverage of WWE NXT.

Morninggate - Deadline: Holly Willoughby Set For TV Return After Kidnap Plot & ‘This Morning’s Phillip Schofield Scandal

Story from Deadline:

Holly Willoughby is ready to make her comeback on ITV‘s Dancing On Ice after enduring a difficult 2023.

Deadline: BBC Dunks On Research Accusing It Of Feeding Viewers A “Diet Of Woke Bias”

Story from Deadline:

The BBC has criticized research accusing the UK broadcaster of peddling viewers a “steady diet of woke bias,” including news about slavery and gender diversity storylines in drama.

FT: GB News hands shares to Jacob Rees-Mogg and Nigel Farage

THIS STORY FIRST APPEAR IN FT ON NOVEMBER 3RD 2023;

Story from FT:

GB News has given shares to some of its top presenters and contributors, including former Conservative business secretary Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg, ex-UK Independence party leader Nigel Farage and Arlene Foster, former first minister of Northern Ireland.

BBC News: Amazon Prime Video to have ads in UK from February

Story from BBC News:

Amazon is set to introduce adverts to its Prime Video streaming service from 5 February 2024.

Deadline; UK TV Ratings Bonanza: The Most-Watched Shows Of 2023

Story from Deadline:

Another year draws to a close, one in which we may have (almost) seen the back of the Covid-19 pandemic, a UK Prime Minister managed to stay in office for more than five minutes and audiences were dazzled by an array of TV shows and performances including a once-in-a-generation week that saw a royal Coronation and Eurovision.

Deadline; Henry Sandon Dies: ‘Antiques Roadshow’ Expert Was 95

Story from Deadline:

Henry Sandon, longtime Antiques Roadshow expert, television personality, author and lecturer, has died.

Daily Mail: Margaret Thatcher biopic to fill the void left by Netflix's The Crown

Story from Daily Mail:

A major new biopic of Margaret Thatcher is in the works that could fill the hole for fans of The Crown, which is due to end this month.

Deadline: British Star Fears Death Of The Traditional TV Sitcom, Blames “Broadsheet Snobs”

Story from Deadline:

British stand-up comedian and actor Lee Mack fears the death of the traditional TV sitcom is upon us.

The Sun: Star of The Office is suing Disney for £150,000 — claiming he was injured fighting an ogre in a TV show

Story from The Sun:

The actor who played sexist sales rep Finchy in The Office is suing Disney for £150,000 — claiming he was injured fighting an ogre in a fantasy TV show.

Rumour - Digital Spy Forum: Virgin Is set to replace Lionsgate+ with Disney+ Premium

Digital Spy Forum is reporting that due to Lionsgate closing in January Virgin Media UK is set t Replace Lionsgate+ with Disney+ Premium - for the extra £3 per month.

Deadline: Pinewood, Warner, Sky Sound Alarm Over “Studio Tax” Threat To UK Status As Hollywood Rival

Story from Deadline:

Pinewood, Warner Bros Discovery, and Sky have sounded the alarm over a so-called UK film “studio tax” that they argue could torpedo Britain’s status as a rival to Hollywood.

Advanced Television: Channel 4 streaming viewing up 24%

Story from Advanced Television:

Channel 4 has unveiled its 20 most streamed episodes and top series of 2023, in a year that has seen a 24 per cent increase in streaming minutes, and over 53.5 billion viewer minutes consumed on the streaming platform overall.

Media Boy UK Best of and review of Virgin Media UK

Media Boy UK Best of and review of 2023:

01) The Biggest poster of the year on Cable Forum (NOT Media Boy UK):

Winner is - TimeLord2018 with 88 posts

WBD/Paramount merger - If WBD and Paramount do merge what brand would it own in the UK?

What will Warner Bros Discovery/Paramount own if merge in the UK?

WBD/Paramount merger - BBC News: Warner Bros Discovery and Paramount in merger talks

Story from BBC News:

Warner Bros Discovery and Paramount Global are in early talks to merge, according to multiple media reports.

Daily Mail: BBC presenter interrupted by a man who mistakes him for an employee

Story from Daily Mail:

BBC presenter Ben Boulos was interrupted while live on television on Wednesday morning by a man who had mistaken him for an employee.

Deadline: ‘Doctor Who’ Producer Bad Wolf Gets £43M Boost From Unusual Deal To Make BBC Sci-Fi Series

Story from Deadline:

Bad Wolf‘s unusual deal to make BBC Studios show Doctor Who helped boost the Sony-owned production outfit’s revenues.

BBC News: ICO's criminal investigations team looks into claims BBC withheld documents

Story from BBC News:

The Information Commissioner's Office says its criminal investigations team is looking into claims the BBC withheld documents relating to Martin Bashir's 1995 interview with Princess Diana.

BBC News; England cricket: MP bids to get Test matches shown free on TV

Story from BBC News:

Live coverage of England's home Test cricket matches would be shown on free-to-air TV under a proposed law change.

Deadline: GB News Hit By Latest Ofcom Breach Over Campaign To Save Britain From Becoming Cashless Society, With Five ‘Don’t Kill Cash’ Investigations Still Open

Story from Deadline:

GB News has been hit with its first Ofcom breach over the network’s Don’t Kill Cash campaign and more could be incoming.

X EXCLUSIVE: NBC News NOW HD to close at midnight on December 31st on Virgin UK

Story from Media Boy UK on X:

Media Guardian: Ian Wright to step down as Match of the Day pundit at end of current season

Story from Media Guardian:

Ian Wright will step down from his regular punditry role with the BBC’s Match of the Day programme at the end of the football season in May 2024.

Daily Mail: Barton claims Football Focus will be cancelled in Alex Scott jibe

Story from Daily Mail:

Joey Barton has suggested Football Focus could follow A Question of Sport in being cancelled by the BBC as he appeared to aim another jibe at the show's host Alex Scott.

Garygate - Deadline: BBC’s Highest Paid Presenter Is “Tucker Carlson Of The UK,” Complain Colleagues

Story from Deadline:

Gary Lineker, the BBC’s highest paid presenter and rider of many a controversial media storm, has been dubbed the “Tucker Carlson of the UK” by resentful colleagues, The Times reports.

Media Guardian: Full clip of BBC presenter’s viral middle-finger countdown released

Story from Media Guardian:

Millions have seen the viral clip of a BBC News presenter holding up her middle finger to the camera.

Mirror: Cat Deeley 'turns down This Morning job' and leaves ITV bosses 'pulling their hair out' with stress

Story from The Mirror:

This Morning has been left in chaos after Cat Deeley reportedly turned down the offer to replace Holly Willoughby as the host of the show.

BBC News; Samir Shah: MPs voice 'serious reservations' about new BBC chairman

Story from BBC News:

MPs who grilled the incoming BBC chairman have "serious reservations" about some of his attributes.

Media Guardian: BBC shelves Question of Sport, blaming ‘funding challenges’

Story from Media Guardian:

The BBC is pulling Question of Sport, the world’s longest-running sport quiz, citing “funding difficulties”.

Broadband TV News: Little Britain returns to terrestrial TV

Story from Broadband TV News:

Controversial comedy Little Britain is to return to UK screens 20 years after its original transmission.

The Sun: Much-loved GMB host and 90s TV legend revealed as This Morning’s new dream team after Holly Willoughby exit

Story from The Sun:

Presenters Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley are set for big-money deals as the new faces of This Morning.

X EXCLUSIVE: Media Boy UK Sources give more information on DAZN

Story from Media Boy UK on X:

Media Boy UK BLOG sister site Media Boy UK on X got the following information from MB UK Sources on November 28th.

Broadband TV News: DAZN looks for new funding for 2024

Story from Broadband TV News:

DAZN is in conversation with potential investors to expand its current range of sports.

BBC News: Gary Lineker seemed to break rules, next BBC chairman says

Story from BBC News:

Gary Lineker breached the BBC's social media rules in tweets about Tory MPs during a row about the government's Rwanda policy, the candidate to be corporation chairman believes.

BBC News: Gary Lineker criticised over Rwanda comments in impartiality row

Story from BBC News:

Gary Lineker has faced fresh criticism after backing a campaign calling for the scrapping of the government's plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda.

Broadcast Sport: DAZN & TNT Sports Box Office share Day Of Reckoning fight night

Story from Broadcast Sport:

The Day Of Reckoning fight night will be available through both DAZN and TNT Sports Box Office in the UK and Ireland.

Bauer Radio channels closes on Virgin Media UK

The following Bauer Radio channels has now closed on Virgin's TiVo and V6 boxes.

Advanced Television: ONE Championship signs Sky Sports deal

Story from Advanced Television:

ONE Championship (ONE), the martial arts organisation, has announced an exclusive partnership with Sky Sports to air ONE events and ancillary programming on Sky’s broadcast and digital platforms across the UK and Ireland.

Deadline; RedBird IMI Emerges As New Favorite To Buy ‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ Maker All3Media

Story from Deadline:

Jeff Zucker and Gerry Cardinale‘s RedBird IMI has emerged as the new frontrunner in the race to buy Squid Game: The Challenge maker All3Media.

Broadband TV News: GB News asks investors for £30 million

Story from Broadband TV News:

GB News is in talks with investors to raise £30 million.

X EXCLUSIVE: Media Boy UK HQ has seen more information on Sky Sports Tennis

Story from Media Boy UK on X EXCLUSIVE:

Here is latest information Media Boy UK on X have on Sky Sports Tennis from Media Boy UK sources:

Digital TV Europe: TNT Sports to air and stream FIFA Club World Cup Saudi Arabia

Story from Digital TV Europe:

Warner Bros. Discovery and BT JV TNT Sports and its streaming home discovery+ are to show all matches of FIFA Club World Cup 2023 Saudi Arabia live from Jeddah in the UK and Ireland.

Deadline: BBC Must Release Emails Relating To Martin Bashir’s Princess Diana Interview, Judge Orders

Story from Deadline:

The BBC must release a large number of emails relating to Martin Bashir‘s infamous 1995 interview with Princess Diana.

X EXCLUSIVE; Sources: Virgin Media UK have "A new box in the pipeline"

Story from Media Boy on X: 

Media Boy UK on X sources has reveal to Media Boy UK HQ that Virgin Media UK has got a new box "in the pipeline".

X EXCLUSIVE; Sources: Virgin Media UK are "working on FOUR contracts right now"

Story from Media Boy UK on X: 

Media Boy UK on X sources say Virgin Media UK are said to be working on FOUR contracts right now.

Digital TV Europe: BBC set for more cuts after lower-than-expected licence fee rise

Story from Digital TV Europe:

The BBC has confirmed it will have to make further budget cuts following the UK government’s decision to increase the licence fee that funds it by less than had been expected.

Deadline: ‘Doctor Who’ Gets More Than 100 Complaints Over “Inappropriate” Transgender Character

Story from Deadline:

The BBC received more than 100 complaints from Doctor Who viewers who argued that the inclusion of Yasmin Finney‘s transgender character Rose was “inappropriate.”

Deadline: BBC Insiders Alarmed Over Funding Deal That Blows $100M Hole In Budget & “Threatens Independence”

Story from Deadline:

BBC insiders have voiced alarm over a funding deal that has blown a £90M hole in the UK broadcaster’s finances and sources say potentially threatens its independence.

Broadcast Sport: TNT Sports picks up Formula E live rights for UK and Ireland

Story from Broadcast Sport:

TNT Sports has won the live rights for Formula E in the UK and Ireland, and have confirmed Jermaine Jenas as the new TV host.

Variety; Phillip Schofield Inquiry: ITV ‘Unable to Uncover’ Evidence of Affair With ‘This Morning’ PA, Anchor Did Not Participate Due to ‘Risk to His Health’

Story from Variety:

ITV has published findings from its external inquiry into former “This Morning” anchor Phillip Schofield‘s affair with a PA on the show.

Digital TV Europe; TV Advertising: ITV boss says main focus is to grow digital advertising across ITVX

Story from Digital TV Europe:

ITV’s chief executive officer Carolyn McCall has said the UK broadcaster is currently focusing on growing its digital advertising business and revenue for its AVOD platform ITVX, in a keynote session at The Future of TV Advertising Global held by The Media Leader in London.

Deadline: BBC Presenter Caught Giving Middle Finger To Camera As “Private Joke” Goes Wrong

Story from Deadline:

BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri was caught giving the middle finger to camera in an on-air gaffe that she says was a “private joke” gone wrong.

Media Guardian: BBC condemns low licence fee rise warning of impact on creative sector

Story from Media Guardian:

The BBC’s governing body has said the UK’s creative sector will be hit by the government’s decision to limit the expected licence fee increase to £10, after the culture secretary confirmed a below-inflation rise.

Wales Online: S4C releases full Capital Law report into bosses' behaviour

Story from Wales Online:

A report released today into the working environment and atmosphere at S4C paints a dire picture of the culture and mood within the Welsh language broadcaster.

Advanced Television: Ofcom consults on new Channel 4 licence

Story from Advanced Television:

UK broadcast regulator Ofcom is consulting on proposals for a new licence for Channel 4, ahead of its current licence expiring on December 31st 2024.

Media Guardian: Samir Shah to be appointed as next chair of BBC

Story from Media Guardian:

The veteran TV executive Samir Shah is set to be appointed as the next chair of the BBC.

Daily Mail: Jamie Carragher drops hint over Sky Sports future in Gary Neville meme

Story from Daily Mail:

Jamie Carragher suggested he and Gary Neville will grace Sky Sports' Premier League coverage for some years to come after the broadcaster's new rights deal was secured.

TJC's Ideal World launches on Virgin Media UK

TJC's Ideal World HD has today launch on Virgin UK Channel 747.

Broadband TV News: Culture secretary hints at below inflation rise for BBC licence fee

Story from Broadband TV News:

The Government has opened up a new front against the BBC after the culture secretary said she wanted the BBC licence fee to go up by an “appropriate amount”.

Broadcast Sport: TNT Sports to air England women’s cricket India tour

Story from Broadcast Sport:

TNT Sports is to broadcast the England women’s cricket tour of India, starting 6 December with a T20 clash.

BBC News: BBC licence fee £15 increase too high, culture secretary says

Story from BBC News:

An increase to the BBC licence fee by almost £15 would "absolutely" be too much, the culture secretary has said.

Daily Mail: Premier League announce new £6.7bn UK TV rights package from August 2025

Story from Daily Mail:

The Premier League has confirmed its status as the richest league in the world by agreeing a new domestic TV deal with Sky Sports and TNT Sports worth £6.7billion over four years between 2025 and 2029.

Media Guardian: BBC likely to receive below-inflation rise in licence fee

Story from Media Guardian:

The BBC will receive a below-inflation increase to the licence fee, the culture secretary, Lucy Frazer, has in effect confirmed after Rishi Sunak said he welcomed cuts made by the corporation to its spending and services.

Media Guardian: Rishi Sunak says BBC cuts are ‘welcome’ amid reports of licence fee curbs

Story from Media Guardian:

The prime minister has said that cuts at the BBC are “welcome” and that it is appropriate for the corporation to make savings when things are difficult.

Deadline: BBC Quiz Show Cancelled Over Lack Of Support For Disabled Contestants

Story from Deadline:

The BBC has cancelled the festive edition of its longest running TV quiz show after contestants complained that producers had failed to support them participating with disabilities.

Deadline: All3 Buyer Rumors Heat Up

Story from Deadline:

The future of All3Media has been under discussion for a large portion of 2023, and it appears a deal might be reaching the finish line.

Daily Mail: BBC want Premier League TV price cut

Story from Daily Mail:

The BBC are seeking a reduction in the £60million-a-year fee they pay the Premier League for Match of the Day because there will be fewer 3pm Saturday kick-offs in the next TV rights cycle.

Media Guardian: Sacked S4C chief calls for investigation into Welsh-language channel

Story from Media Guardian:

The former head of the Welsh public service broadcaster has sent a scathing letter to the culture secretary calling on her to urgently investigate S4C and its chair, amid a deepening crisis at the top of the Welsh-language channel.

Viaplay Sports UK Takeover - Deadline: Viaplay Sells UK Biz & Announces Equity Injection

Story from Deadline:

Viaplay has sold its UK business back to Premier Sports and revealed “the renegotiation of credit arrangements and the proposed injection of new equity into the Group” as it battles the economic downturn.

Broadcast Sport: Prime Video adds Jeff Stelling & Dan Walker for Premier League

Story from Broadcast Sport:

Prime Video has added Jeff Stelling and Dan Walker to its Premier League coverage over December.

Sports Pro: DAZN wants Premier League domestic rights but ‘not at any cost’

Story from Sports Pro:

DAZN chief executive Shay Segev believes it is only a matter of time before the company lands broadcast rights to the Premier League in the UK, but cautioned that it would not bid at “any cost”.

MSN: Sky retains PGA Championship rights in UK

Story from MSN:

UK pay-TV heavyweight Sky has renewed its rights to cover golf’s US PGA Championship for the next three editions.

Viaplay Sports UK Takeover - Daily Record: Premier Sports strike League Cup deal with Viaplay as broadcaster makes quickfire Scottish football return

Story from Daily Record:

Premier Sports are poised to take back branding of the League Cup from 2024 onwards.

BBC News: BBC's Newsnight to be cut back as part of savings plan

Story from BBC News:

BBC Two's Newsnight is to be cut back and have its format overhauled as part of a plan to save money in the corporation's news department.

Broadband TV News: UKTV channels to identify as U

Story from Broadband TV News:

UKTV is to rebrand its channels under the umbrella name of U.

Media Guardian: Peter Andre to host new show on GB News

Story from Media Guardian:

The singer, former I’m a Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here! contestant and Miss World host Peter Andre will co-host a new show on GB News throughout December, it has been announced.

Advanced Television: UKTV appoints Perry as Head of Drama

Story from Advanced Television:

UKTV has appointed Helen Perry as Head of Drama to lead the multi-channel broadcaster’s growing original drama slate.

Radio Today: Bauer Radio to remove all radio stations from Virgin Media UK next month

Story from Radio Today:

Radio stations owned by Bauer will be removed from Virgin Media UK in December, RadioToday can reveal.

Media Guardian: Channel 4 chief says TV advertising slump is worst in 15 years

Story from Media Guardian:

Channel 4’s chief executive has said the TV industry is reeling from the worst advertising downturn in 15 years, forcing the state-owned broadcaster to consider tapping an emergency £75m credit facility next year.

Daily Mail: BBC criticised for spending over £600,000 on 'inclusivity' staff

Story from Daily Mail:

The BBC has been slammed after it emerged it is spending more than £600,000 a year on staff responsible for 'diversity and inclusion'.

Advanced Television; Report: Sponsors still wary of WSL

Story from Advanced Television:

The 2023/24 Women’s Super League (WSL) season is off to a record-breaking start, with attendance milestones and a robust social media following underscoring the rising popularity of women’s football in England.

Rumour - Digital Spy Forum: Sky Sports UK to launch Sky Sports Tennis by March 6th

Story from Digital Spy Forum:

Digital Spy Forum poster "Boozyuzi" says "The dedicated tennis channel is expected by the Indian Wells tournament which begins on 6th March".

Sources: Digital Spy Forum and Boozyuzi.

 

BBC News: S4C chief executive Sian Doyle is sacked following review

Story from BBC News:

The chief executive of S4C Sian Doyle has been sacked after a review into procedures at the publicly-funded Welsh-language channel.

Viaplay Sports UK Crisis - X EXCLUSIVE: Media Boy UK told of Newspaper reports in Sweden reporting 3 broadcasters are interested in Viaplay Group

Story from Media Boy UK on X:

Media Boy UK on X has tonight been told by Media Boy UK on X Follower "rangman106" at Newspaper reports in Sweden is reporting a following broadcasters are interested in buying (all or shares) in Viaplay Group:

Daily Mail: Huw Edwards 'to leave BBC' after inquiry into alleged behaviour

Story from Daily Mail:

Huw Edwards is set to leave the BBC after being given the inquiry findings into his alleged behaviour after allegations emerged he had paid a young person for sexual images, it was reported on Friday.

Deadline: Channel 4 Bosses To Face Culture Committee Grilling Over Finances, Commissioning Slowdown & Streaming Strategy Next Week

Story from Deadline:

Channel 4 bosses will be grilled on the network’s finances, commissioning slowdown and streaming strategy in front of an influential parliamentary committee next week.

Broadband TV News: ITVX to screen Disney shows

Story from Broadband TV News:

ITV has confirmed an agreement with Disney Entertainment making ITV the free-to-air home of the critically acclaimed drama Under the Banner of Heaven starring Andrew Garfield, and season one of British comedy series Extraordinary.

Sky Sports: Sky Sports to launch new channel for show exclusive ATP & WTA tennis from March 2024

Story from Sky Sports:

Sky Sports has agreed new five-year partnerships with the ATP and WTA to show all-year-round tennis involving the best players in the world, including Novak Djokovic, Iga Swiatek and Britain's Emma Raducanu starting next season.

Daily Mail: BBC 'could lose its cricket TV rights' to show England and The Hundred

Story from Daily Mail:

The BBC is reportedly at risk of losing its cricket television rights from 2025 as other broadcasters such as Channel 4 consider bids for England highlights and The Hundred.

Deadline: Channel 4 Finance Boss To Exit After Five Years With ‘Gogglebox’ Network

Story from Deadline:

Channel 4‘s finance boss is to exit after five years, coming at a tricky time for the Gogglebox network.

Broadcast Sport: BBC admits Six Nations may become too expensive

Story from Broadcast Sport:

Outgoing BBC Sport director Barbara Slater has admitted that the BBC may not be able to continue to afford the Six Nations broadcast rights.

Broadcast Sport: Sky Sports and BBC see record WSL audiences over weekend

Story from Broadcast Sport:

Sky Sports and the BBC both reported record viewing figures for their coverage of the Women’s Super League at the weekend.

X EXCLUSIVE: Narrative to launch first Great! HD channel in 2024

Story from Media Boy UK on X:

One of the following channels are set to go HD in "early 2024":

Variety: James May Says ‘Top Gear’ Needs a ‘Rethink’ After BBC Puts Show on Pause — but Don’t Expect Him to ‘Come Back and Rescue It’

Story from Variety:

After the BBC revealed that “Top Gear” won’t be returning “for the foreseeable future,” former presenter James May has said that the series needs “a bit of a rethink.”

Deadline; Huw Edwards: Emails Reveal How UK Government Piled “Misplaced” Pressure On BBC To Grip Crisis

Story from Deadline:

The UK government has been accused of interfering with the BBC’s independence after piling pressure on the broadcaster to grip the Huw Edwards scandal in July.

BBC News: Top Gear will not return for 'foreseeable future'

Story from BBC News:

The BBC's flagship car show Top Gear will not return "for the foreseeable future" after presenter Andrew "Freddie" Flintoff was hurt in a crash while filming last year.

The Times: TV viewer numbers for Premier League matches in the UK have continued to rise this season

Story from The Times:

Statistics sent out to the 20 clubs last week show that Sky Sports’ average viewership has gone up this season by 4.1 per cent to 1.78 million — Sky also enjoyed a 4 per cent rise overall last season.

Daily Mail: MP accuses BBC of 'rank hypocrisy' over programme on climate change

Story from Daily Mail:

The BBC has raised eyebrows over its green credentials after a Panorama programme on fossil fuels saw its presenter fly to to Europe, the Middle East and the US, prompting a senior MP to accuse it of 'rank hypocrisy'.

FT: Leonard Blavatnik’s entertainment empire plans media acquisition spree

Story from FT:

Sir Leonard Blavatnik is planning to invest hundreds of millions of pounds in buying up media businesses and producing new TV, films and theatre, according to the boss of the Ukraine-born billionaire’s entertainment empire.

Rumour - Tennis on telly: ATP and WTA coverage on Sky Sports starts on 31 December

Story from Tennis on Telly:

ATP and WTA coverage is on Sky Sports in 2024 (yet to be officially announced but widely reported).

Sky Sports: Sky Sports secures rights to show NCAA College Football and Basketball

Story from Sky Sports:

Sky Sports has secured the rights to show NCAA College Football including all Bowl games through until the end of the 2024/2025 season via an agreement with ESPN.

X EXCLUSIVE: Virgin Media UK to launch new FAST Channel

Story from Media Boy on X:

Virgin Media UK will soon launch a new FAST Channel.

Daily Mail: Amazon 'explore bidding' for live rights to Premier League matches

Story from Daily Mail:

Amazon Prime are reportedly exploring whether to bid in the latest auction of live rights for Premier League matches after a tender process was launched last month.

BBC News: BBC moving money and power from London, says Tim Davie

Story from BBC News:

A "transformation" is underway to avoid the perception that the BBC is London-centric, the broadcaster's director general has said.

Deadline: Warner Bros. Discovery Urges British Government To Consider Scrapping “Outdated” Exhibition Periods Law

Story from Deadline:

Warner Bros. Discovery has said British laws that restrict the period distributors can require exhibitors to screen their films may now be “outdated,” and it is time for the UK government to consider repealing the legislation.

Digital TV Europe: ITV names head of creative strategy

Story from Digital TV Europe:

Tatiana Jezierski, formerly strategy director at advertising agency Mother, is to join ITV Creative, the in-house agency set up to promote ITV content, later this month as head of creative strategy.

X EXCLUSIVE: DAZN Group looking for new investors

Story from Media Boy UK:

A Media Boy UK on X source has told me tonight that DAZN Group are looking for Comcast to take them over.

X EXCLUSIVE: Media Boy UK Sources; Virgin Media to relaunch Ideal World soon

Story from Media Boy UK on X:

A Media Boy UK on X sources has told Media Boy UK HQ that TJC's Ideal World has today started to test inside Virgin Media O2's HQ.

Advanced Television: Channel 4 streaming at record highs in October

Story from Advanced Television:

Channel 4 recorded its biggest-ever month of streaming in October – including records for a single day’s views – driven by programmes including Married at First Sight UK and The Great British Bake Off.

Broadcast Sport: Sky Sports ties up PGA deal

Story from Broadcast Sport:

Sky Sports has agreed a three-year extension to its broadcast deal with the PGA Of America.

Daily Mail: Sky Sports offer Hindi commentary option for Cricket World Cup

Story from Daily Mail:

Sky Sports will make broadcasting history this week by offering a Hindi commentary for the Cricket World Cup semi-finals and final on their main channels.

X and Sky Forum: Will Sky Sports reveal full time Tennis channel soon?

Story from Media Boy UK on X and Sky Forum:

Here some information for anyone who is asking me via messages about Sky maybe getting rights to the ATP and WTA tennis tour next year.

Broadcast Sport: TNT Sports & DAZN to co-broadcast women’s football

Story from Broadcast Sport:

TNT Sports has agreed a deal with DAZN to sublicence the UEFA Women’s Champions League as well as the French, Spanish, and German top divisions of women’s football.

X EXCLUSIVE: Sources reveal Verizon are interested in buying all of Virgin Media O2

Story from Media Boy UK on X:

Media Boy UK on X sources has reveal that Verizon are interested in buying all of Virgin Media O2.

BBC News: Ofcom will not tell GB News to stop hiring politicians

Story from BBC News:

The chairman of media watchdog Ofcom, Lord Grade, has said it is not his job to tell broadcasters who to hire.

Media Guardian: BBC faces broad backlash over cuts to local radio output

Story from Media Guardian:

The BBC is facing a backlash from listeners, concerns from the regulator Ofcom and potential legal action over controversial cuts to its local radio output.

Media Guardian: BBC licence fee is ‘regressive tax’, broadcaster’s former chair says

Story from Media Guardian:

The head of Britain’s media regulator and a former chair of the BBC, Michael Grade, has described the broadcaster’s licence fee a “regressive tax” that needs to be re-examined by the government.

Daily Mail: TNT set to bid for WSL live rights in huge boost for game

Story from Daily Mail:

TNT Sport are set to bid for live rights for the Women’s Super League for the first time in what would be a major boost for the women’s game.

Daily Mail: ITV 'poaches popular farmer to front new cooking show'

Story from Daily Mail:

According to a new report, ITV has poached a popular farmer from rival channels to front a brand new cooking show, which is set to launch in February.

Daily Mail: Sky Sports to push for more than 200 top-flight games a season

Story from Daily Mail:

Sky Sports are expected to entrench their position as the home of Premier League football following the domestic TV rights auction, which is due to conclude next month.

Digital TV Europe: UK broadcasters welcome introduction of Media Bill

Story from Digital TV Europe:

UK broadcasters have reacted positively to the introduction of the country’s long-awaited Media Bill in the King’s speech on Tuesday’s State Opening of Parliament.

Garygate - GB News: Carol Vorderman sacked from BBC over breach of new social media rules: 'I’m not prepared to lose my voice'

Story from GB News:

Carol Vorderman has sensationally been told she must leave the BBC in reaction to the corporation's new social media guidelines.

Broadcast Sport: TNT Sports picks up Premiership Women’s Rugby

Story from Broadcast Sport:

TNT Sports will broadcast over 20 Premiership Women’s Rugby matches this season.

Daily Mail: Sky Sports to be dragged into Daniel Sturridge legal fight

Story from Daily Mail:

Sky Sports face being dragged into the bizarre court case involving Daniel Sturridge, with a rapper who claims the pundit owes him a £24,500 reward now going after the broadcaster for the cash.

Daily Mail; BBC King's Speech: Viewers criticise commentator Nicky Campbell

Story from Daily Mail:

Viewers of the BBC's coverage of Tuesday's State Opening of Parliament have criticised its new commentator Nicky Campbell.

Hollywood Reporter: Charles III’s First King’s Speech Has Words for Netflix

Story from Hollywood Reporter:

The U.K. government, led by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, plans to present the much-debated Media Bill to the parliament in London in the new legislative period, including regulation of streaming services in line with TV networks, King Charles III said in his first King’s Speech on Tuesday.

EXCLUSIVE: Sky UK set to axe E! HD on December 31st on Virgin Media UK

Story from Media Boy on X:

Media Boy UK on X Sources has confirmed that Sky UK are set to axe E! HD from December 31st on Virgin Media UK.

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Daily Mail: BBC set to retain the rights for Match of the Day

Story from Daily Mail:

The BBC are set to retain the rights for Match of the Day for four years from 2025 with their terrestrial rivals declining to bid for the Premier League's highlights package.

Advanced Television: Virgin Media offers free Asian TV channels for Diwali

Story from Advanced Television:

In celebration of Diwali, from November 6th – 20th, Virgin Media TV customers can access 15 premium Asian TV channels at no extra cost.

Advanced Television: ITV Creative hires Jezierski

Story from Advanced Television:

ITV has announced that Tatiana Jezierski, formerly Strategy Director at Mother, will join ITV Creative later this November as Head of Creative Strategy.

Broadband TV News: Paramount to merge My5 with Pluto TV

Story from Broadband TV News:

Paramount has announced plans to combine My5 with Pluto TV, creating a single advertising-supported platform for the UK market.

Deadline: Starz Laying Off 10% Of Staff, Exiting UK And Australia Ahead Of Split From Lionsgate

Story from Deadline:

Starz plans to lay off 10% of its staff and exiting the UK and Australia ahead of its separation next year from Lionsgate.

X EXCLUSIVE: DAZN Women's Football set to launch soon on Virgin Media UK

Story from Media Boy UK on X:

Deadline; Channel 4: Producers Anxious Network Is Playing Politics By Delaying Shows As It Seeks A Surplus

Story from Deadline:

UK producers are anxious that Channel 4 is scrambling to delay the premiere of more shows until 2024 for political reasons.

Advanced Television: Billie Jean King, Davis Cups on BBC

Story from Advanced Television:

Audiences can watch tennis live on the BBC this November across both the Billie Jean King Cup and Davis Cup.

Broadcast Sport: Sky Sports tames Lions tour

Story from Broadcast Sport: 

Sky Sports has agreed a deal to air the British & Irish Lions’ 2025 tour of Australia.

Virgin Media and Warner Bros Discovery at war - Latest information

Last updated on November 1st 2023 at 23:15:

We at Media Boy UK HQ will update this thread with more information as soon as we get any:

X EXCLUSIVE: Virgin Media UK and Warner Bros Discovery UK signs new carriage deal

Media Boy UK HQ and Media Boy UK on X can now reveal:

X EXCLUSIVE: Media Boy UK HQ told to "to expect a update on the Virgin Media / Warner Bros Discovery new carriage deal within the next 24 to 48 hours"

Story from Media Boy UK on X:

Media Boy UK HQ has today been told by the Media Boy UK sources to expect a update on the Virgin Media / Warner Bros Discovery over that new carriage deal "within the next 24 to 48 hours".

We WILL post more when I get it.....

Broadband TV News: Apple TV+ added to Virgin Media

Story from Broadband TV News:

Virgin Media subscribers in the UK can now enjoy drama, comedy, feature films and entertainment direct from Apple TV+.

Broadband TV News: AMC Networks to rebrand UK channels

Story from Broadband TV News:

AMC Networks International has announced a rebrand of its portfolio of UK channels and streaming services owned by the CBS AMC Networks UK Channels Partnership with Paramount Global.

UPDATE: Talks are still going with Virgin Media & WBD over that new carriage deal

UPDATE from Media Boy UK sources:

Deadline: BBC Urged To Take Action Over ‘Little Britain’ After Ofcom Research Finds Viewers Shocked “Explicitly Racist” Sketch Is On iPlayer

Story from Deadline:

Little Britain, David Walliams and Matt Lucas‘ anarchic noughties sketch show, is causing trouble again.

Media Boy UK on X views: Virgin Media UK and Warner Bros Discovery "talks still ongoing"

With yesterday launch of Warner Bros Discovery's HGTV launch on Virgin Media Stream boxes.

Daily Mail: Tyldesley doubles down on Sky Sports criticism with social media post

Story from Daily Mail:

Clive Tyldesley has reaffirmed his belief that Sky Sports' pre-match coverage of Sunday's Manchester derby was poor by taking another dig at the broadcaster on Monday morning.

Virgin Media UK add 7 new channels to Virgin Media Stream boxes

A Media Boy UK on X follower has reveal to Media Boy UK the following channel has been added to Virgin Media Steam:

Digital Spy Forum: Apple TV+ launches on Virgin Media

Story from Digital Spy Forum:

Digital Spy Forum is reporting that Apple TV + app has been added to TV360 Boxes and Virgin Media Stream boxes.

Digital Spy Forum: CNBC goes HD on Virgin Media UK

Just days before CNBC goes HD only on Sky (November 2nd).

GB News: Anne Diamond blasts BBC ‘wokery’ as broadcaster prepares major revamp

Story from GB News:

The broadcaster has been mired in controversy in recent weeks.

GB News: BBC boss to personally run complaints unit in huge shake-up - 'Marking their own homework'

Story from GB News:

The shake-up comes just days after the BBC admitted its Newsnight attack on GB News breached editorial standards.

X: Channel 4 set to axe The Box Plus streaming web site

I have tonight been given a following by "Aidan" on Media Boy on X who is a Media Boy on X Follower.

Media Boy UK views: What channels may close on December 31st?

Following on from my big reveal on Thursday about some channels are set to close on December 31st.

GB News: BBC admits ‘biased’ Newsnight attack on GB News DID breach editorial standards

Story from GB News:

GB News understands the BBC has been told to ‘urgently consider’ changes to its complaints processes after the 'attack'.

EXCLUSIVE: Here what set to happen on Virgin Media's TV by 2024

Here is what Media Boy UK HQ Sources told us on October 20th in full:

Viaplay Sports UK Crisis - Broadband TV News: Viaplay Group puts back Q3 financials

Story from Broadband TV News:

Viaplay Group’s Board of Directors has announced it’s rescheduling the publication of its Q3 2023 financial results amid potential recapitalisation of the Group and the potential sale of part of the business.

Daily Mail: Sir David Attenborough's Dynasties will NOT return to the BBC

Story from Daily Mail:

The BBC has shelved plans for a third series of Sir David Attenborough's Dynasties, five years after it launched to critical acclaim.

Daily Mail: Legendary commentator Martin Tyler set to return to the gantry

Story from Daily Mail:

Legendary football commentator Martin Tyler is set to make a return to the gantry just four months after leaving Sky Sports.

Deadline: Fox’s ‘Animal Control’ Sells To Channel 4 In The UK

Story from Deadline:

Fox‘s Animal Control is headed to Channel 4 in the UK.

GB News: BBC sports presenters dominate richlist as Gary Lineker's staggering net worth revealed

Story from GB News:

Gary Lineker leads the way when it comes to the net worth of sports presenters in the United Kingdom.

Deadline; All3Media Sale: Bidding Moves To Final Stage As Three Frontrunners Emerge Including Goldman Sachs

Story from Deadline:

The auction for All3Media has reached its final stage and frontrunners have emerged to acquire the The Traitors super-indie.

Deadline: GB News Found In Breach By Ofcom Once Again Over Small Boats Interview

Story from Deadline:

Laurence Fox‘s GB News show, in which stand-in presenter Martin Daubney interviewed Reform Party leader Richard Tice about the hot-button small boats issue, has become the latest to be found in breach by Ofcom.

Morninggate - Deadline: Declare All Relationships Or Risk Losing Your Job, UK Broadcaster Tells Staff After TV Host’s Admission

Story from Deadline:

The staff working for UK commercial broadcaster ITV have been told they will have declare their relationships – sexual, romantic and, when appropriate, platonic – or risk losing their job.

EXCLUSIVE: Virgin Media UK to add FOUR more FAST Channels on EPG by December

I can confirmed that the following FAST channels will launch in November on Virgin Media:

The Sun: BBC quietly axe football show less than a month after Alex Scott and Dan Walker’s blazing Football Focus row

Story from BBC News:

The BBC have quietly axed MOTDx.

Media Guardian: Kirsty Wark to step down from BBC Newsnight after 30 years

Story from Media Guardian:

Kirsty Wark will step down as lead presenter of Newsnight after the next election, the BBC has announced.

Broadcast Sport: S4C to air all Wales’ matches at the WXV rugby tournament

Story from Broadcast Sport:

Wales’ first match in the women’s international 15s competition kicks off this weekend.

Deadline: Channel 4 Axes ‘Steph’s Packed Lunch’ A Day After BBC ‘Doctors’ Cull

Story from Deadline:

It’s been a big week for British broadcasting cancelations.

BBC News: Netflix raises prices despite password crackdown success

Story from BBC News:

Netflix is raising prices for some of its subscription plans, despite the success of its recent crackdown on password sharing.

Daily Mail: Iconic BBC soap is AXED after years of falling ratings

Story from Daily Mail:

Doctors has been axed by the BBC after 23 years amid falling ratings and rising costs, with the final episode set to air in 2024.

Broadband TV News: Ofcom calls for evidence on future of TV distribution

Story from Broadband TV News:

Ofcom is seeking evidence into the development of the TV distribution landscape over the next decade.

Digital TV Europe: DAZN scores Saudi Women’s Premier League rights

Story from Digital TV Europe:

Sport streaming giant, DAZN, has picked up the media rights to show the Saudi Women’s Premier League across several markets, including the UK, Spain, Germany and Portugal.

Digital TV Europe: Ofcom names ex-Sky News exec as broadcasting and media chief

Story from Digital TV Europe:

UK media watchdog Ofcom has appointed Cristina Nicolotti Squires to lead its work in regulating the UK’s TV, radio and on-demand industries, replacing interim broadcast chief Siobhan Walsh.

Daily Mail: Have Sky Sports lost their power following the rise of TNT Sports?

Story from Daily Mail:

TNT Sports have officially been named as the home of the NBA - stealing coverage from major rivals Sky Sports.

Broadband TV News: NBA and TNT Sports announce multiyear agreement

Story from Broadband TV News:

TNT Sports and the National Basketball Association (NBA) have announced a multiyear contract that will deliver more than 250 live games and a range of NBA programming to fans in the UK and Ireland.

Deadline: Channel 4 Takes Another JFK Doc

Story from Deadline:

The UK’s Channel 4 has acquired a doc on the late U.S. President John F Kennedy.

Daily Mail: US investors lead talks to scrap 3pm blackout

Story from Daily Mail:

There is a growing clamour among Premier League clubs, including the owners of Chelsea and Manchester United, to scrap the Saturday 3pm ‘blackout’ that prevents games in that slot being screened live domestically, according to sources with knowledge of the clubs’ thinking.

Morninggate - Daily Mail: This Morning to make Kate Garraway and Ben Shephard new Holly and Phil

Story from Daily Mail:

This Morning bosses are in discussions to make Kate Garraway and Ben Shephard the new presenting duo on the troubled programme, The Mail on Sunday can reveal.

Sky Sports UK: Sky Sports to show every Super League match live as part of historic new three-year TV rights deal

Story from Sky Sports UK:

Sky Sports will broadcast every Super League match live for the first time from next season as part of an historic new three-year rights deal.

Daily Mirror: DAZN to launch £300m-a-year bid for Premier League rights currently held by Amazon Prime

Story from Daily Mirror:

DAZN is looking to challenge Amazon Prime as they hope to land their Premier League matches in the live auction which will take place in the coming months.

Media Guardian: Looming Newsnight cuts add to fears over future of BBC licence fee

Story from Media Guardian:

It has skewered royals, asked political leaders the same question a dozen times, occasionally got stories wrong and been accused of a lack of impartiality, but Newsnight now faces a more insidious prospect: death by a thousand cuts.

BBC News: Freddie Flintoff agrees compensation over Top Gear crash

Story from BBC News:

Andrew "Freddie" Flintoff has reached a settlement with the BBC after he was hurt in an accident while filming Top Gear last year.

E4 Extra on the move next week on Virgin Media UK

Virgin Media UK boxes has confirm that Virgin Media UK is set to move E4 Extra from Virgin UK Channel 287 to Virgin UK Channel 144 on October 18th.

X EXCLUSIVE: Media Boy UK Sources give Media Boy UK HQ a update

Story from Media Boy UK on X:

UPDATE: from Media Boy UK sources about Virgin Media UK and Warner Bros. Discovery UK:

Daily Mail: Freddie Flintoff to make TV comeback in 2024 after Top Gear smash

Story from Daily Mail:

England cricket legend and Top Gear presenter Freddie Flintoff is plotting his TV comeback next year after a horrific crash on the BBC motoring show put him out of action for months.

Big Brother UK house 'locked down in security alert'

Story from Daily Mail:

The UK Big Brother house was struck by a breach of security on Thursday morning which left bosses in a panic as they scrambled to stop the infringement.

Daily Mail: Richard Hammond says TV bosses must reconsider risky stunts

Story from Daily Mail:

With an undiminished passion for fast cars despite two life-threatening crashes at terrifying speeds, it would be fair to assume that Grand Tour presenter Richard Hammond is an adrenaline junkie with an insatiable thirst for danger.

Deadline: BBC Internal Review Finds News Channel Presenters Were Not Promised Jobs Before Recruitment Process

Story from Deadline:

A BBC internal investigation has found that star presenters on its relaunched news channel were not promised their jobs before an open recruitment process.

Daily Mail: BBC chiefs 'set to swoop on Holly Willoughby' after This Morning exit

Story from Daily Mail:

BBC chiefs look set to swoop on Holly Willoughby in a bid to tempt her over to the broadcaster while her future at ITV remains in doubt.

BBC News: S4C sacks Llinos Griffin-Williams for 'inappropriate' behavior

Story from BBC News:

S4C has sacked one of the channel's senior executives following allegations of "serious misconduct" in bars in France last weekend.

Media Boy UK on X EXCLUSIVE: Virgin Media UK has repackage DMAX Channels

Story from Media Boy UK on X:

Media Boy UK HQ has just been told tonight - first reported on out sister site Media Boy UK on X.

Broadband TV News: BBC names Jack Whyte as director, Product Engineering & Data

Story from Broadband TV News:

The BBC has announced that Jack Whyte has been appointed as Director, Product Engineering and Data.

Metro: This Morning to ‘undergo complete revamp with two completely brand new hosts’ after Holly Willoughby exit

Story from Metro:

This Morning is set to undergo a ‘complete revamp’ after the exit of its two hosts this year.

Media Guardian: BBC and ITV among broadcasters investigated over possible competition law breaches

Story from Media Guardian:

The competition watchdog has launched an investigation into a group of broadcasters, including the BBC and ITV, over their use of freelance staff and services.

Deadline: BBC ‘Newsnight’ Editor Quits Amid Plans To Slash Flagship Current Affairs Show’s Budget

Story from Deadline:

Newsnight editor Stewart Maclean has unexpectedly quit as the BBC considers making dramatic cuts to its flagship current affairs show.

Daily Mail: ITV told Holly Willoughby was quitting 'hours' before Instagram post

Story from Daily Mail:

ITV bosses were told that Holly Willoughby was quitting This Morning just hours before dramatically announcing her resignation in an Instagram post, sources claimed last night.

Daily Mail: Holly Willoughby quits This Morning after 14 years

Story from Daily Mail:

Holly Willoughby quit This Morning because the show 'wasn't the same' after her co-host Phillip Schofield left but was finally 'tipped over the edge' by an alleged 'kidnap and murder plot', insiders have claimed.

Daily Mail: Good Morning Britain's Ben Shephard breaks silence

Story from Daily Mail:

Ben Shephard has broken his silence on rumours he's swapping Good Morning Britain for ITV This Morning as a permanent replacement for axed Phillip Schofield.

Deadline: Phil Harris To Depart Channel 4 After Four Years As Head Of Entertainment

Story from Deadline:

Channel 4 entertainment boss Phil Harris is exiting the broadcaster after four years in post.

Deadline: Netflix UK Revenue Rises To £1.54B After Growing Subscriber Base By 4%

Story from Deadline:

Netflix has revealed its full revenue from UK subscribers for only a second time — and it has been a year of growth for the streaming giant.

Media Boy UK on X: Hochanda Global axe Shop Extra after just 8 weeks of broadcasting

Story from Media Boy UK on X:

We have today found a following on Shopping telly posted October 5th at 10pm:

Deadline; ‘Big Brother’ Not Back With A Bang: Iconic Reality Show Returns In UK With 2.5M Viewers

Story from Deadline:

Big Brother returned to UK screens for the first time in five years, but the iconic reality show failed to premiere with a big bang for ITV.

Daily Mail: Roman Kemp set to quit to Capital Breakfast after seven years

Story from Daily Mail:

Roman Kemp, is reportedly set to quit Capital FM radio, after seven years in favour of a full-time television career.

Daily Mail: Big Brother viewers slam reboot's 'dreadful' pre-recorded launch

Story from Daily Mail:

Big Brother viewers were left fuming after learning Sunday's launch of the brand new series was in fact pre recorded.

Daily Mail: Big Brother is back to basics but fans accuse it of 'going woke'

Story from Daily Mail:

Big Brother has returned to British television following a five-year hiatus and show bosses wasted no time in setting the cat amongst the pigeons with the housemates.

Daily Mirror: Virgin Media UK to gets new Sky channel this month

Story from Daily Mirror:

Telly addicts are in for a treat this month with some extra content arriving on TV screens for free.

Deadline: BBC Denies ‘Top Gear’ Has Been Axed, After Reports Production Team ‘Told To Seek Work Elsewhere’

Story from Deadline:

The BBC has been forced to deny reports that their long-running motoring show Top Gear has been cancelled, following health and safety concerns raised over a serious accident involving one of its presenters.

Daily Mail; Question Time: Fiona Bruce refers to audience member as 'black guy'

Story from Daily Mail:

Topical news panel show Question Time has been thrown into a race row after the BBC deleted a clip of Fiona Bruce referring to an audience member as a 'black guy'.

Daily Mail: BBC 'axes Top Gear after 46 years following Flintoff's horror crash'

Story from Daily Mail:

Top Gear producers are said to be looking for other work and considering legal action over loss of earnings amid reports that the show will be axed after 46 years following Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff's horror crash.

Deadline: BBC News Channel Cuts Nicky Campbell Show In Half

Story from Deadline:

The BBC News channel has scaled back its “visualized radio” experiment around six months after it was a centerpiece of the network’s relaunch.

Deadline: BBC Dispute With Presenters Nears Endgame

Story from Deadline:

The BBC’s dispute with five female news channel presenters is set to enter its endgame over the coming weeks.

Broadcast Sport: Sky Sports to test gaming style camera for Arsenal v Man City

Story from Broadcast Sport:

Game Mode will allow fans to watch the match from the same perspective as video games such as the FIFA series.

Sports Mole: Apple wants to take over global F1 TV rights

Sports Mole: Apple wants to take over global F1 TV rightsStory from Sports Mole:

Apple has reportedly set its sights on a major Formula 1 deal.

Deadline: Sony’s Somethin’ Else In Talks With BBC To Pull Out Of Major Radio Contracts

Story from Deadline:

Somethin’ Else’s days as a major BBC radio supplier look set to be numbered after the Sony-owned company entered talks with the corporation to pull out of major contracts.