Media Guardian: BBC journalists to strike during local elections over radio cuts

Story from Media Guardian:

BBC journalists in England have announced a second 24-hour strike, to run from midnight on 5 May to coincide with the reporting of local election results, in a dispute over cuts to local radio.

Deadline: BBC Considers U-Turn On Closing BBC4

Story from Deadline:

The BBC is considering a U-turn on closing BBC4 as a television channel amid solid ratings and a backlash against cuts at the corporation.

Deadline: BBC Comedy ‘Ghosts’ To End After Five Seasons

Story from Deadline:

Hit BBC comedy Ghosts is to end after the upcoming fifth season, bringing to a close one of the BBC’s most successful family comedies of the past generation.

Deadline: BBC Launches Social Media Review & Reveals Who Will Oversee It

Story from Deadline:

The BBC has launched its review into social media guidance in the wake of the Gary Lineker scandal, with former ITN CEO John Hardie set to oversee it.

Daily Mail: The FA are considering DROPPING the 3pm blackout for FA Cup fixtures

Story from Daily Mail:

The FA are considering dropping the 3pm Saturday television blackout for FA Cup matches from 2025 in an attempt to boost the value of the competition's TV rights.

Broadband TV News: Live tennis ready to return to Sky

Story from Broadband TV News:

Sky is poised to again be the major broadcaster of tennis in the UK market.

Broadcast Sport: DAZN bidding to air all 1,656 EFL league games live

Story from Broadcast Sport:

DAZN has reportedly bid to air 1,656 EFL games live, potentially putting an end to the 3pm blackout.

Hollywood Reporter: BBC to Cut 1,000 Hours Annually as Savings Target Leaps to $500M

Story from Hollywood Reporter:

The BBC is set to slash its annual output by 1,000 hours worth of shows to cope with savings requirements that have shot up by some 40 percent to almost half a billion dollars.

Deadline: Roman Kemp To Front BBC Daytime Format ‘The Finish Line’

Story from Deadline:

Roman Kemp is to host The Finish Line, the BBC’s latest big daytime TV bet from The Chase producer Potato.

Media Leader: Government push for Channel 4 privatisation meant radio was ‘left out in cold’

Story from Media Leader:

Former Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries and ex-Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s desire to push forward with privatising Channel 4 led to the UK’s radio sector being “left out in the cold” during last year’s consultation about the future of broadcasting.

Advanced Television: Advertisers taking part in Channel 4 digital ad experiment

Story from Advanced Television:

Advertisers on Channel 4’s streaming service are set to take part in an experiment to see if fewer adverts from a single brand, broadcast in a less cluttered advertising environment, can deliver more effective and impactful campaigns.

Broadband TV News: PSBs to retain prominence in on demand age

Story from Broadband TV News:

The UK government has published its much-anticipated Media Bill, bringing mainstream video-on-demand (VOD) services such as Netflix and Disney+ under a new Ofcom content code and ensuring viewers can easily find and discover public service broadcast services such as BBC iPlayer and ITVX on smart TVs, set-top boxes and streaming sticks.

Deadline: Channel 5 Finds New Home For Upcoming Jane McDonald & Susan Calman Projects Following VIS Unscripted Closure

Story from Deadline:

Channel 5 is on the brink of finding a new producer for its next Jane McDonald and Susan Calman shows.

Media Guardian: Richard Sharp ‘unsuitable’ for chair, says former BBC boss

Story from Media Guardian:

Former BBC director general John Birt has said chairman Richard Sharp’s appointment should not stand as he was an “unsuitable candidate” in a “fatally flawed” process.

Media Leader: DCMS Media Bill aims to ‘level playing field with streaming giants’

Story from Media Leader:

The Government’s draft Media Bill proposes a range of reforms to UK TV and radio to give public service broadcasters and commercial radio stations more power to compete with streaming giants.

Broadcast Sport: Sky Sports unveils Ashes on-screen lineups

Story from Broadcast Sport:

Sky Sports has revealed its on-screen lineups for the men’s and women’s Ashes taking place this summer.

Daily Mail: Sky Sports reporters told to reapply for jobs as cuts continue

Story from Daily Mail:

Plans to axe cult Saturday morning show Soccer AM will not be the end of cuts at Sky Sports with long-serving and popular football reporters among those at risk in another major shake-up.

Deadline: Richard Sharp Appointment “Should Not Stand,” Says Former BBC Director General

Story from Deadline:

The BBC’s appointment of Chair Richard Sharp “should not stand” and the process was “fatally flawed,” according to former Director General John Birt.

Media Guardian: Gary Lineker wins battle with HMRC over £4.9m tax bill

Story from Media Guardian:

Gary Lineker has won his battle with HMRC over a £4.9m tax bill.

Deadline: BBC News Channel To Bench Seasoned Presenters From Next Week As Output Is Relaunched

Story from Deadline:

BBC News will make sweeping changes to its news channel presenting line-up from next week, with a number of seasoned anchors dropping off air.

Broadcast: Warner Bros. Discovery unveils 2023 cycling production plans

Story from Broadcast Sport:

Across discovery+, GCN+, Eurosport and the Eurosport App, the broadcaster will be airing 300 days of cycling, with 210 live events, 4,000 hours of coverage - including replays, 1,000 hours of live coverage, and over 500 hours of locally produced shows over the year.

Deadline; “That Was An Assault”: GB News Guest Covers Mouth Of Sparring Partner During Angry Climate Debate

Story from Deadline:

A royal historian was accused of assault live on GB News last night after she covered the mouth of a fellow guest during an ill-tempered exchange on the climate crisis.

Broadband TV News: Virgin and DAZN agree PPV for Joshua-Franklin fight; app to follow

Story from Broadband TV News:

DAZN has made its second agreement with a pay-TV distributor in a week.

Media Guardian: BBC accused of ‘hiding’ Oxbridge bias on University Challenge in deepening elitism row

Story from Media Guardian:

The BBC has been accused of “hiding” the extent of its Oxbridge bias on University Challenge in a deepening row about alleged elitism on the show.

BBC News: Gary Lineker says he teared up over co-hosts' support in impartiality row

Story from BBC News:

Match of the Day host Gary Lineker has said he shed a tear when fellow presenters Ian Wright and Alan Shearer pulled out of the show in solidarity with him over a BBC impartiality row.

Media Guardian: Labour vows to ‘secure BBC’s independence’ after Lineker row

Story from Media Guardian:

A root and branch review of the BBC’s operations – including how its chairman and board are appointed – was announced on Sunday by Labour amid growing doubts about the corporation’s political independence under the Tories, and its future as a public service broadcaster.

Daily Mail: Jeff Stelling left 'shocked and saddened' as Sky Sports cut jobs

Story from Daily Mail:

Jeff Stelling has been left 'shocked and saddened' by news that Sky Sports are set to cut jobs, with Geoff Shreeves among those at risk of losing his role within the company.

Daily Mail: Soccer AM hosts address 'the elephant in the room' in hilarious gag

Story from Daily Mail:

Soccer AM presenters John 'Fenners' Fendley and Jimmy Bullard poked fun at the ongoing uncertainty over the future of the programme in a hilarious sketch featuring 'the elephant in the room'.

BREAKING: Virgin Media said to be in talks over DAZN 1 HD launch

A poster on Cable Forum has reveal that both Virgin Media UK and DAZN are in ongoing talks over the launch of DAZN 1 HD on Virgin Media.

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Daily Mail: Jason Manford teases return of ICONIC game show

Story from Daily Mail:

Jason Manford has hinted at the return of an iconic BBC game show - 21 years after its final series aired.

Daily Mail: Phillip Schofield will be replaced on This Morning for the week

Story from Daily Mail:

Phillip Schofield is set to be replaced on This Morning for a short period next week, and a big name will be taking his spot on the show.

BBC News: BBC Radio Suffolk's Mark Murphy to leave station after 33 years

Story from BBC News:

An award-winning local radio presenter has announced he is to leave the BBC after more than three decades.

Digital Spy Forum: Virgin Media set to move BBC Three HD in Scotland and Wales soon

Digital Spy Forum has reveal that BBC THREE HD is set to move from Virgin Channel 157 to Virgin Channel 113 within the next two weeks.

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Media Guardian: BBC told Kirsty Lang not to ‘say goodbye’ on leaving Front Row

Story from Media Guardian:

The journalist and broadcaster Kirsty Lang has claimed she was told not to “say goodbye” after she decided to step back from presenting BBC Radio 4’s Front Row after nearly two decades.

BBC News: 'A troubled moment' - what is going on at the BBC?

Story from BBC News:

Hopes of a possible reprieve over the closure of a BBC institution, problems caused by a crash on Top Gear, a row over the suspension of the BBC's most highly paid star.

Digital TV Europe: National Women’s Soccer League strikes deals with DAZN and Tigo

Story from Digital TV Europe:

The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) has struck two streaming deals with DAZN and Tigo, while launching a global streaming service for the upcoming 2023 season.

Broadcast: 2023 World Baseball Classic reaches 163 territories

Story from Broadcast:

The 2023 World Baseball Classic was broadcast in 163 territories through 63 media partners.

Broadcast: ITV to air PFL Europe highlights

Story from Broadcast:

ITV will show PFL Europe highlights once its inaugural season begins this weekend.

Broadcast: Sky Sports and DAZN to air 2023 IPL

Story from Broadcast:

DAZN and Sky Sports have tied up the rights to the 2023 IPL in the UK and Ireland.

Daily Mail: Singer accused of 'butchering' English national anthem apologises

Story from Daily Mail:

Singer Ellynora has apologised to fans after technical hitches meant she 'butchered' God Save The King ahead of England's 2-1 Euro qualifying win over Italy.

Media Leader: If Sky doesn’t renew its HBO deal, do its own scripted originals have the ‘It Factor’?

Story from Media Leader:

Sky’s UK commissioning team has undergone a reshuffle, but what will the impact be on its original scripted content?

Deadline: BBC Complained To Government About Chairman Appointment Process Ahead Of Richard Sharp Hire

Story from Deadline:

The BBC raised concerns about the way the government was going about appointing its new Chairman before the controversial hire of Richard Sharp.

Media Guardian; BBC Singers: decision to scrap choir reversed after public outcry

Story from Media Guardian:

The BBC has U-turned on its decision to scrap the BBC Singers chamber choir after pressure from musicians, the public and politicians.

Daily Mail: BBC will NOT resume filming the latest Top Gear series

Story from Daily Mail:

The BBC has axed the latest series of Top Gear after a horror crash that left presenter Andrew Flintoff 'lucky to be alive' – and now said to be unlikely to return to the show.

Radio Today; New BBC Operating Licence: Ofcom concerned over local radio changes

Story from Radio Today:

Ofcom says it is concerned over some of the upcoming programme sharing changes to Local BBC Radio.

Media Guardian; ‘It just feels a bit sad’: the Rev Richard Coles disappointed at ‘rushed’ BBC Radio 4 exit

Story from Media Guardian:

The Rev Richard Coles is disappointed to be leaving his weekend Radio 4 programme Saturday Live after 12 years, he has told the Guardian.

Deadline: BBC Must Explain Glossy U.S. Acquisitions After Being Accused By ITV Of Chasing Ratings

Story from Deadline:

The BBC has been told that it must be more transparent about its content acquisitions strategy after being accused by ITV of buying glossy U.S. shows to chase ratings.

Deadline: Apple Considering Bid For English Soccer Streaming Rights

Story from Deadline:

Apple is said to be interested in bidding for the rights to broadcast English soccer games, according to a new report published this morning.

Broadband TV News: Ofcom imposes new licence conditions on BBC

Story from Broadband TV News:

Ofcom has published details of a new licence for the BBC, which includes new requirements around BBC iPlayer, Sounds and website.

Media Guardian: Soccer AM was not just laddish banter – it changed my life and gave soul to Saturdays

Story from Media Guardian:

My first vivid memory of Soccer AM was in a hungover stupor sprawled across a sofa at a mate’s student house in Birmingham in the late 90s.

Daily Mail: The most notable graduates from Soccer AM's Skill Skool

Story from Daily Mail:

'Let's get the lesson on!'

Daily Mail: Soccer AM had 12 presenters - where are they now?

Story from Daily Mail:

Soccer AM has reportedly been cancelled by Sky Sports after almost 30 years on the air.

Daily Mail: PR experts say Sky's axed Soccer AM football show 'ran out of steam'

Story from Daily Mail:

Axed Soccer AM was no longer able to maintain its impact and became 'tired and lacking energy' after it was forced to tone down its 'brash and laddish' attitude, a PR expert said today.

Daily Mail: Alastair Stewart, 70, retires after nearly 50 years on screen

Story from Daily Mail:

Britain's longest-serving newsreader Alastair Stewart has revealed he is retiring from regular broadcasting.

Media Guardian: Time runs out for Soccer AM as Sky Sports pulls plug on programme

Story from Media Guardian:

Soccer AM, the TV show that initially surfed the mid-90s boom in football and lads’ mags culture before becoming a well-loved staple of Sky Sports’ Saturday mornings, is to be scrapped after nearly 30 years.

Daily Mail: Soccer AM is AXED! Legendary Saturday morning football show will finish at the end of the season after 30 years

Story from Daily Mail:

Soccer AM is set to be shelved after almost 30 years as part of a drastic Sky Sports shake-up.

BBC News: Julian Lloyd Webber takes aim at 'lamentable' BBC music cuts

Story from BBC News:

Cellist Julian Lloyd Webber has questioned "what the BBC still stands for" after it announced plans to make cuts to its classical music groups.

Media Leader: ‘The BBC’s Classical muddly’

Story from Media Leader:

Director-general Tim Davie creates a “toxic culture of fear and paranoia” in BBC Classical Music. But BBC bosses before Davie have been just as savage.

Media Guardian: Stop kicking the BBC on bias. A right turn was needed, but now it’s gone too far

Story from Media Guardian:

Criticism ebbs and flows at the BBC, and then suddenly engulfs the corporation in waves. It happened with the Gary Lineker controversy, which prompted a standoff, a mutiny and yet another bout of BBC bashing over impartiality.

Media Guardian: ITV chief executive Carolyn McCall was paid £3.5m last year

Story from Media Guardian:

ITV’s chief executive, Dame Carolyn McCall, took home more than £3.5m last year – a 7% increase on her previous pay package – while the broadcaster’s staff received an average 3% annual rise despite inflation hitting a 41-year high.

Deadline: BBC Presenters Back In Studio After Last Week’s Boycott; Pundit Alan Shearer Addresses “Difficult Situation” On Air

Story from Deadline:

One week after the BBC’s schedule of sport was severely disrupted with a boycott by staff in support of anchorman Gary Lineker, both the host and fellow pundits were all back on screen this weekend.

Daily Mail: Gary Lineker to MISS BBC coverage of FA Cup tie at Brighton

Story from Daily Mail:

Gary Lineker will not host the BBC's live FA Cup coverage from Brighton on Sunday, after struggling with voice problems which "deteriorated" overnight.

Media Guardian: BBC chair Richard Sharp ‘helped friend get paid job’ advising corporation

Story from Media Guardian:

The embattled BBC chair, Richard Sharp, is facing a fresh row after reportedly helping a close friend land a paid role advising the corporation on editorial standards and impartiality.

Media Guardian: ITV news is more trusted than BBC after Lineker row and Sharp controversy

Story from Media Guardian:

The BBC has slipped behind ITV as Britain’s most trusted news source in the wake of the row over Gary Lineker’s suspension, according to a new poll for the Observer.

Media Guardian; Match of the Day review: Lineker’s return restores charm and calm

Story from Media Guardian:

“Ah,” tweeted Gary Lineker from the Etihad Stadium, an hour before coverage began on BBC One of Manchester City v Burnley in the FA Cup quarter-final. “The joys of being allowed to stick to football.”

Media Guardian: Alan Shearer talks of ‘difficult week’ as he and Gary Lineker return to MotD

Story from Media Guardian:

Gary Lineker returned to presenting Match of the Day on Saturday evening after a row that threatened to topple the BBC chairman and director general.

Media Guardian: Tories pressured BBC over Johnson’s claim Starmer failed to prosecute Jimmy Savile

Story from Media Guardian:

The Conservative party put pressure on the BBC not to describe a claim by Boris Johnson that Keir Starmer failed to prosecute Jimmy Savile as “false”, the Guardian has been told.

Media Guardian: Gary Lineker row signals Labour’s intention to call out BBC ‘bias’

Story from Media Guardian:

Prime minister’s questions has totemic status in Westminster but is often given a far greater weight by political pundits than it really deserves.

Hollywood Reporter: Will Comcast Sell Off Parts of Sky?

Story from Hollywood Reporter:

Brian Roberts, chairman and CEO of U.S. media giant Comcast, is traditionally a buyer and a builder, not a pump-and-dumper. Over the years, he has grown Comcast through bold M&A moves, snatching up NBCUniversal in 2011, DreamWorks Animation in 2016, and, in the company’s most recent mega-buy, paying around $39 billion for European pay-TV giant Sky, which operates three language divisions: English (for the U.K. and Ireland), German (Germany, Austria and Switzerland) and Italian.

Daily Mail: BBC licence fee payers face a £13 rise to £172 a year to watch TV

Story from Daily Mail:

BBC licence fee payers face a £13 rise to their bill next year, meaning the cost of watching TV will soar to £172.

Broadcast: Jo Osborne appointed Sky’s first head of Women’s Sport

Story from Broadcast Sport:

Sky Sports has promoted Jo Osborne to the new role of head of Women’s Sport.

BBC News: Plans for new BBC Birmingham HQ The Tea Factory approved

Story from BBC News:

Plans for the new BBC headquarters in Birmingham have been given the go-ahead by the city council.

Broadband TV News: TalkTalk-Virgin Media O2 takeover talks over

Story from Broadband TV News:

TalkTalk has appointed James Smith as its new finance director following the collapse of talks with Virgin Media O2.

Media Guardian; The Guardian view on BBC independence: compromised at the top

Story from Media Guardian:

Governments and oppositions have always complained that the BBC is too generous to the other side.

Media Guardian: ‘Troubling’ messages showing No 10 pressure on BBC need investigating, say former staff

Story from Media Guardian:

Former BBC staffers have expressed concerns about the leaked WhatsApp and email messages suggesting the corporation bowed to pressure from No 10 to avoid using the word “lockdown” at the start of the pandemic and to turn up criticism of Labour.

Media Guardian: BBC came under No 10 pressure to avoid using ‘lockdown’ in early pandemic, leak shows

Story from Media Guardian:

BBC editors asked their journalists to avoid using the word “lockdown” in reporting at the start of the pandemic and to be more critical of Labour after pressure from Downing Street, leaked email and WhatsApp messages show.

Deadline: BBC Accused Of Creating “Toxic Culture” In Letter Protesting Closure Of Century-Old Choir

Story from Deadline:

Senior BBC management has been accused of fostering a “toxic culture” from the “DG-down” in a letter criticizing the closure of its 99-year-old choir.

Advanced Television: ITV to show UK horse racing until 2026

Story from Advanced Television:

UK commercial broadcaster ITV has agreed a new three year deal to show exclusive, free to air coverage of UK horse racing until the end of 2026.

Hollywood Reporter: Comcast Changes Segment Reporting to Align Sky With Connectivity and Content Businesses

Story from Hollywood Reporter:

Comcast is changing its segment reporting to reflect how it accounts for its European pay TV business Sky, which it acquired in 2018 for around $40 billion.

Media Guardian: BBC chair Richard Sharp under growing pressure to quit over Gary Lineker row

Story from Media Guardian:

The BBC chair, Richard Sharp, is under increasing pressure to quit after the corporation apologised over its handling of the impartiality row surrounding the Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker.

Deadline: New Duke Of Edinburgh Opens Sky Studios Sound Stage

Story from Deadline:

Prince Edward, the new Duke of Edinburgh, has opened a sound stage at Sky Studios Elstree. The former Earl of Wessex, who is a Patron of the Production Guild of Great Britain, headed to the Hertfordshire film and TV studio the day before he took on his father Prince Philip’s former title.

BBC News: Impartiality row leads to fresh calls for BBC chairman to resign

Story from BBC News:

Pressure is growing on BBC chairman Richard Sharp to resign amid the Gary Lineker impartiality row.

Daily Mail: Lineker being chased by BT Sport to present their Premier League show

Story from Daily Mail:

Gary Lineker is wanted by BT Sport to become the face of their rebranded football coverage next season, with the Match of the Day presenter set to be inundated with offers following his suspension by the BBC.

Media Guardian: Gary Lineker was singled out from a long list of BBC stars who express political views

Story from Media Guardian:

Gary Lineker’s suspension for expressing political views set off an avalanche of comparisons with other BBC stars who have not been similarly sanctioned for lacking impartiality.

Media Guardian: BBC apologises for disarray to sport coverage due to Gary Lineker walkouts

Story from Media Guardian:

The BBC has apologised for the changes to this weekend’s sporting schedule and said it is “working hard to resolve the situation and hopes to do so soon”.

Media Guardian: CITV channel to close as ITV makes most children’s shows online-only

Story from Media Guardian:

ITV is shutting down its CITV channel and shifting most of its children’s programmes to streaming-only, arguing that young people have largely given up on watching scheduled television.

BBC News; BBC Radio Foyle: NUJ set to vote on industrial action

Story from BBC News:

Members of the National Union of Journalists (NUJ) at BBC Northern Ireland are to be balloted for industrial action over planned changes to BBC Radio Foyle's schedule.

Rumour: BBC Three HD set to move in Scotland and Wales soon

Reports are coming in that Virgin Media are set to move BBC THREE HD from Virgin Channel 157 to Virgin Channel 113 soon in both Scotland and Wales.

Media Guardian: Losses deepen at GB News as network moves to fend off rival TalkTV

Story from Media Guardian:

GB News made a loss of more than £30m in its first year on air, as the right-leaning news channel invested in hiring presenters to combat the launch of rival TalkTV.

Radio Today: Mark Goodier gets weekend mornings on Greatest Hits Radio

Story from Radio Today:

Mark Goodier is moving to the Saturday and Sunday 10am till 1pm slot on Greatest Hits Radio following the arrival of Ken Bruce.

Media Leader: Why should it take Ofcom a year to censure GB News for misinformation?

Story from Media Leader:

As GB News officially breaches Ofcom rules for the first time, what does it mean for the self-styled ‘voice of Real Britain?’

Advanced Television: BT Sport to air 2023 World Baseball Classic

Story from Advanced Television:

BT Sport will broadcast the 2023 World Baseball Classic, an international tournament featuring some of the world’s best national teams, including Great Britain, USA and Japan.

BBC News: BBC cuts to classical singers and orchestras labelled 'utterly devastating'

Story from BBC News:

The Musicians' Union (MU) has described proposed cuts to the BBC's classical music performing groups, announced on Tuesday, as "utterly devastating".

Broadband TV News: Euronews poised to make almost 200 redundancies

Story from Broadband TV News:

Euronews is to make close to 200 staff redundant as part of a major deployment of its journalists.

Media Guardian: GB News broke Ofcom rules with presenter’s Covid vaccine claims

Story from Media Guardian:

GB News breached impartiality rules when the presenter Mark Steyn used official health data to draw misleading conclusions about the Covid-19 booster that “materially misled” the audience, the media regulator has found.

Media Guardian: Radio 2 DJ Ken Bruce pays tribute to listeners on final show

Story from Media Guardian:

The radio presenter Ken Bruce paid tributes to listeners as he hosted his final show on BBC Radio 2.

Media Guardian: Ken Bruce’s Radio 2 departure handled badly, says Simon Mayo

Story from Media Guardian:

Simon Mayo has said it was surprising that the BBC let Ken Bruce continue broadcasting his Radio 2 show after announcing his departure to a rival station.

BBC News: Fans 'should be able to watch Scotland men's matches for free' - MPs report

Story from BBC News:

Fans of the Scotland's men's football team should be able to watch more of their games on free-to-air television, according to a report by MPs.

Broadband TV News: Sky News named RTS News Channel of the Year

Broadband TV News:

Sky News has been declared News Channel of the Year by the Royal Television Society.

Media Guardian: ITV says it handled Clarkson row ‘well’ but warns of falling ad sales

Story from Media Guardian:

ITV has insisted its reputation is intact despite the controversy over Jeremy Clarkson, as the broadcaster said it expected a steep drop in advertising sales this year as the economy weakens.

Variety; Britain’s $4 Billion Boss: ITV Chief Carolyn McCall Bets It All on Talent

Story from Variety:

Carolyn McCall, CEO of U.K. media conglomerate ITV, doesn’t have her own office. Instead, on the open-plan top floor of ITV’s West London headquarters, she shares a desk with her executive assistant and her chief of staff.

Daily Mail: ITV to show 16 regular season games of this year's IPL

Story from Daily Mail:

ITV and DAZN have bought live TV rights for this year’s IPL in an innovate deal that will see a quarter of the competition broadcast on free-to-air television.

Sky Sports F1 UHD launches on Virgin Media

Sky Sports F1 UHD has launch today on Virgin UK Channel 533.

For Sky Sports F1 UHD to launch on Virgin UK Channel 533 Virgin Media has move Sky Sports UHD to Virgin UK Channel 534.