Deadline: All3Media Revenues Hit £1B As Super-Indie Takes Majority Voting Control Of ‘The Traitors’ Outfit Studio Lambert

Story from Deadline:

On-the-block super-indie All3Media saw revenues rocket to £1B last year, as accounts reveal it has taken majority voting control of The Traitors producer Studio Lambert.

Deadline: BBC Acting Chair Says Staff & Board Were “Unnerved” Over Richard Sharp Loan Scandal

Story from Deadline:

The BBC’s Acting Chair Elan Closs Stephens has said staff and the board at the UK network were “unnerved” by events of the past few months.

Reports: Pluto app launches on Virgin Media's TV 360 Boxes

Reports on Cable Forum says that Pluto TV app has arrived on Virgin Media UK's 360 boxes.

Virgin Media July 4th changes: What may happen (Media Boy UK HQ views)

Last updated on June 26th at 15:10:

Here is what Media Boy UK HQ think Virgin Media UK may look like from July 4th

Broadband TV News: Amazon, Netflix and Sky to face MPs ahead of Draft Media Bill

Story from Broadband TV News:

Executives from Amazon, Netflix and Sky will discuss new obligations on services proposed as part of the UK government’s draft Media Bill.

Broadcast Sport: BBC and ITV unveil Women’s World Cup TV schedule

Story from Broadcast Sport:

The BBC and ITV have announced the TV schedule for the Women’s World Cup.

Warner Bros Discovery to close TCM Movies UK next month

Information from TCM Movies UK on Facebook:

Warner Bros Discovery UK to close TCM Movies UK on July 6th.

With movies riding off into Quest HD.

Daily Mail: Jeff Stelling 'in talks with Amazon and BBC' after Sky Sports exit

Story from Daily Mail:

Jeff Stelling has reportedly entered talks with Amazon and the BBC over broadcasting roles following his departure from Sky Sports at the end of the season.

Daily Mail: Another Sky Sports presenter reveals he is leaving amid job cuts

Story from Daily Mail:

Yet another presenter has left Sky Sports amid job cutting continuing to bite at the broadcaster.

Daily Express: BBC Scotland blasted for cutting jazz and classical music from its schedules

Story from Scottish Daily Express (This story is from January 10th 2023):

BBC Scotland has come under fire over plans to cut long-running jazz, classical and traditional music programmes from its schedules.

Deadline: BBC Under Fire For “Appalling” Treatment Of Five Female News Channel Anchors Left In Months-Long Limbo After Being Benched

Story from Deadline:

The BBC is facing growing pressure to find a resolution for five seasoned female presenters, many of whom have been unable to work for months amid a merger of the corporation’s UK and international news channels.

Deadline: ‘Red Dwarf’ Returning To BBC For First Time In 15 Years As Broadcaster Buys All Series For iPlayer

Story from Deadline:

Red Dwarf is returning to the BBC for the first time in 15 years.

Advanced Television: MPs continue Media Bill scrutiny

Story from Advanced Television:

Representatives from the broadcasting industry will appear before the Culture, Media and Sport Committee of the UK House of Commons in the second session of its scrutiny of the draft Media Bill.

Media Guardian: Peter Drury joins Sky Sports to cover Premier League in place of Martin Tyler

Story from Media Guardian:

Peter Drury is joining Sky Sports to cover the Premier League from next season after Martin Tyler’s departure.

Daily Mail: Jack Nicholls is sacked from his BBC Radio 5 Live commentary role

Story from Daily Mail:

The voice of Formula 1 has been sacked from his commentator role with BBC Radio 5 Live following three allegations of inappropriate behaviour.

Media Guardian: Martin Tyler steps down as Sky Sports football commentator after 33 years

Story from Media Guardian:

Martin Tyler, the veteran commentator, is stepping down from his role at Sky Sports after 33 years.

Daily Mail: Sky Sports axe half of their football reporting team

Story from Daily Mail:

Sky Sports have axed half of their football reporting team in a brutal cost-cutting exercise which could also see the exit of veteran interviewer Geoff Shreeves.

Media Leader; Legacies in jeopardy: Channel 4’s budget cuts blitzkrieg

Story from Media Leader:

Channel 4’s executives could have left as saviours after privatisation was called off. Recent blacklashes over pay and cuts now risk tarnishing their legacies.

Deadline: ITV “Actively Exploring” Potential £1B Deal To Acquire ‘The Traitors’ Producer All3Media

Story from Deadline:

ITV has said that it is “actively exploring” a potential £1B deal to acquire All3Media, the UK super-producer behind The Traitors.

Daily Mail: Laura Woods quits talkSPORT's breakfast show

Story from Daily Mail:

Laura Woods is set to leave talkSPORT's Sports Breakfast show, with her last appearance to take place on Wednesday June 28, the organisation has announced.

The Times: Liberty Global may sell some or all of their share in Virgin Media UK

The Times are tonight reporting that Liberty Global is looking at selling some or all of their VMO2 (Virgin Media UK/O2) shareholding.

Advanced Television: ITV, BBC score Women’s World Cup rights

Story from Advanced Television:

ITV and the BBC will provide live television coverage of the upcoming 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

Deadline: Channel 4 Woes Deepen After TV Audience Sinks To Historic Low

Story from Deadline:

Channel 4’s television audience sunk to a record low in May amid a painful period for the British broadcaster, which is cutting costs as it navigates a cratering ad market.

Deadline: BBC Presenter Victoria Coren Mitchell Accuses New York Times Of Cloning Her Cult Quiz ‘Only Connect’

Story from Deadline:

She’s turned her seemingly esoteric quiz into one of the UK’s most beloved game shows, and now Victoria Coren Mitchell has accused The New York Times of copying the format.

Morninggate - Deadline: “We Do Not Recognize A Culture Of Toxicity On ‘This Morning’,” Say ITV Bosses

Story from Deadline:

“We do not recognise a toxic culture at This Morning,” ITV boss Carolyn McCall has said bullishly during her committee hearing on the Phillip Schofield affair.

Morninggate - Deadline: ITV Boss Carolyn McCall Says Phillip Schofield Affair Was “Deeply Inappropriate” But Stresses “No Evidence” Was Ever Provided

Story from Deadline:

ITV boss Carolyn McCall has said “no evidence” was brought to her and her team during Phillip Schofield’s affair with a much younger runner as she indicated the relationship was “deeply inappropriate.”

Deadline; BBC Director General Tim Davie On Phillip Schofield Debate: “Imbalances Of Power Are Dangerous & We Care About Them”

Story from Deadline:

“Imbalances of power are dangerous and we care about them,” BBC Director General Tim Davie said today, as he was questioned on the Phillip Schofield debate and accusations of toxicity on This Morning.

Deadline: Channel 4 Content Chief Asks Producers To Hold Nerve Through “Difficult” Time, As He Warns Of Continued Commissioning Freeze

Story from Deadline:

Channel 4’s content chief Ian Katz has acknowledged that the UK broadcaster and producers are going through a difficult spell amid widespread discontent over show cancelations and cash flow issues.

Morninggate - Deadline: ITV Sets Out Timeline Of How It Dealt With Rumors Of ‘This Morning’ Host Phillip Schofield’s “Deeply Inappropriate” Relationship With Young Runner

Story from Deadline:

ITV has provided a timeline of how it responded to rumors of This Morning presenter Phillip Schofield’s relationship with a younger runner three years before the story burst into the public domain.

Deadline: ITV Orders Trans Child Facility Doc

Story from Deadline:

ITV has greenlit a documentary series exploring the rise and fall of the UK’s only dedicated NHS service for trans children.

Deadline: BBC Hit With Legal Writ From Filmmaker Who Suffered Brain Injury In Ukraine Car Crash

Story from Deadline:

A documentary maker involved in a car accident in Ukraine with presenter Clive Myrie has commenced legal action against the BBC and warned that the UK broadcaster is not doing enough to protect freelancers in warzones.

Media Guardian: We wondered what it was about Phillip Schofield’s fate that so fascinated the nation.

Story from Media Guardian:

Last week, I went to Gloucestershire to watch the annual cheese rolling, an event at which people hurl themselves down a very steep hill after a wheel of double gloucester.

Daily Mail; 'I'm sorry I blocked you': Alison Hammond apologises to This Morning viewers following social media blunder amid Phillip Schofield scandal

Story from Daily Mail:

Alison Hammond was forced to apologise to This Morning viewers following an awkward social media blunder this week.

The Sun: Andy Walker in major career twist as Sky Sports commentator leaves Scottish football coverage

Story from The Sun:

Andy Walker has revealed he will no longer be part of Sky Sports' Scottish football coverage.

Media Guardian: As BT Sport prepares to hand baton to TNT Sports, how is picture so unclear?

Story from Media Guardian:

BT Sport will host its last big night on Saturday.

EXCLUSIVE; Source: The Walking Dead’s spin-off, Dead City, will debut on Disney+ UK on the same day as the US premiere

Media Boy UK follower Conor Hand has just told me the following information:

Media Leader; Chris Licht departs: How the mighty have fallen at CNN

Story from Media Leader:

As CNN CEO Chris Licht is summarily ejected from his post, Stephen Arnell reflects on strategic failures at parent company Warner Bros Discovery and lessons for UK broadcasters.

Digital TV Europe: Amazon reportedly set to introduce ad tier to Prime Video

Story from Digital TV Europe:

Amazon is planning to add an ad-supported tier to Prime Video, following the examples of Netflix and Disney+, according to a report in the Wall St Journal.

Broadband TV News: Government plans to renew UK local TV licences

Story from Broadband TV News:

The 34 local TV stations broadcast on the UK terrestrial network will remain in air for another 10 years, subject to a review of each station’s future plans.

Broadband TV News: Kerensa Samanidis named general manager for BBC iPlayer

Story from Broadband TV News:

The BBC has announced Kerensa Samanidis will become general manager for BBC iPlayer.

Virgin Media Music on Demand closes on Virgin Media UK

Virgin Media Music on Demand (Virgin UK Channel 300) is no longer broadcasting from today.

Gov.UK: Plans for local TV stations to remain on air until 2034

The Department for Culture, Media & Sport has today published that Local TV services on Virgin Media UK are set be allow to broadcast until 2034, subject to a review of each station’s future plans.

Deadline: Kirstie Allsopp’s ‘Handmade’ Brand The Latest Victim Of Channel 4 Cuts As Daytime Show Rested

Story from Deadline:

Kirstie Allsopp’s popular daytime series Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas is being rested for a year as part of Channel 4’s efforts to cut costs amid a chastening ad market slump.

Deadline: UK Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer Says The BBC Is “Biased” But She Doesn’t Want It Defunded

Story from Deadline:

The UK’s new Culture Secretary has accused the BBC of being biased, but failed to provide a single example of where the broadcaster has broken its commitment to impartiality.

Media Leader: How Barb could lift TV’s niche channels out of ‘zero ratings’

Story from Media Leader:

Barb Audiences is developing new tools and changes to panel measurement that will potentially reduce the number of shows on niche TV channels being given “zero” ratings.

Radio Today: BBC local radio strike action confirmed for 48 hours this week

Story from Radio Today:

Journalists working across BBC Local will begin 48-hour strike action from Midnight on 7 June 2023 until 23:59 on 8 June.

Morninggate - Daily Mail: Carol McGiffin slams 'cut-throat and ruthless' ITV

Story from Daily Mail:

Carol McGiffin has slammed ITV as 'cut-throat and ruthless' amid the Phillip Schofield scandal at This Morning.

Morninggate - Metro: This Morning immediately ‘loses 200,000 viewers’ following Holly Willoughby’s emotional statement

Story from Metro:

This Morning reportedly lost 200,000 viewers straight after Holly Willoughby gave her highly-anticipated statement.

Morninggate - Daily Mail: Amanda Holden pokes fun at Holly Willoughby's comeback statement

Story from Daily Mail:

It's no secret that Amanda Holden is not a fan of This Morning's Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield.

Morninggate - Daily Mail: MP mocks Holly Willoughby's Phillip Schofield This Morning statement

Story from Daily Mail:

An MP today poked fun at Holly Willoughby's on-air statement on her return to This Morning, asking a senior ITV official at a Commons select committee: 'Are you OK?'.

Advanced Television; COBA: Ad rules proposals risk news cuts

Story from Advanced Television:

Broadcasters have slammed UK regulator Ofcom’s proposed changes to advertising rules which they say will result in the loss of nearly half an hour of news coverage a day.

Morninggate - Deadline: ‘This Morning’ Editor Martin Frizell Rebuked By ITV For “Extremely Ill-Judged” Eggplant Remarks Amid Phillip Schofield Scandal

Story from Deadline:

Martin Frizell, the Editor of embattled ITV daytime show This Morning, has been rebuked by his employer for “extremely ill-judged” remarks about eggplants when questioned over the Phillip Schofield scandal.

Morninggate - Daily Mail: Holly Willoughby returns to This Morning after Phillip Schofield exit

Story from Daily Mail:

A tearful Holly Willoughby returned to This Morning today and immediately put the boot into Phillip Schofield.

Morninggate - Daily Mail: Eamonn Holmes blastes Phillip Schofield's 'lies, lies, lies'

Story from Daily Mail:

Eamonn Holmes has launched a fresh attack on Phillip Schofield, insisting he doesn't believe the former ITV star's claim that he has made 'one mistake' in his 40-year career.

Morninggate - Merto: This Morning boss skirts around question of ‘toxic work environment’ at ITV show with bizarre response

Story from Merto:

Ahead of Holly Willoughby’s highly-anticipated return to This Morning following Phillip Schofield’s exit, the boss of the show was asked if there was a toxic work environment behind the scenes.

Deadline: Channel 4’s Top Team Defer Bonuses Amid Producer Revolt Over Cancelations & Cash Flow Crunch

Story from Deadline:

Channel 4’s top executives have indefinitely deferred their six-figure loyalty bonuses amid a revolt from producers, who have voiced dismay at the British broadcaster pleading poverty as senior leaders pocket record pay packets.

Morninggate - Daily Mail: Phil will avoid watching Holly's 'triggering' return to This Morning

Story from Daily Mail:

Phillip Schofield won't tune in to watch his former 'best friend' and co-host Holly Willoughby return to the This Morning sofa today as it would be too 'triggering' for him, friends claimed last night.

Deadline: Viaplay Boss Steps Down Immediately Due To Economic Downturn

Story from Deadline:

Viaplay Group CEO Anders Jensen is stepping down immediately amidst an economic downturn that is causing rapid deterioration in the ad market and subscriber churn.

Daily Record: Chris Sutton to join Sky Sports as Celtic hero leads revamp of Scottish Premiership coverage

Story from Daily Record:

Chris Sutton is joining Sky Sports to be part of the channel’s Scottish Premiership set-up.

Morninggate - Daily Mail: Katie Hind sheds light on details of scandal-hit This Morning

Story from Daily Mail:

When The Mail on Sunday tried to publish details of the unrest among This Morning's behind-the-cameras staff in April 2021, ITV instructed an expensive London lawyer to kill the story.

Morninggate - Daily Mail: Holly and Phil's fallout exposed ITV's contempt for its viewers

Story from Daily Mail:

Like a binge-worthy boxset, the Phillip Schofield saga keeps serving up fresh turns and twists.

Deadline: UK TV Host Loses Cool, Has Guest Ejected From Studio For “Threatening Behaviour”

Story from Deadline:

British TikTok prankster Mizzy has had a busy week.

Morninggate - Daily Mail; The ITV house of cards: Sack Holly and bring down senior management

Story from Daily Mail:

This Morning cannot sack Holly Willoughby without bringing down the show's entire senior management like a house of cards - insiders claim.

Deadline: Bad Week For ITV; UK Legislation Under Fire

Story from Deadline:

Anyone at ITV who thought the Phillip Schofield drama would all blow over quickly was living in dreamland.

Morninggate - Daily Mail: This Morning editor suggests ex-stars taking revenge over Schofield

Story from Daily Mail:

This Morning editor Martin Frizell today sensationally suggested ex-stars of the show are 'settling scores' amid accusations of a 'toxic' work environment.

Reports: BBC News bosses wants BBC News at One and BBC Breakfast to be extended

Both The Times and Digital Spy Forum is reporting BBC News bosses are said to be working on plans to:

Deadline: BBC Journalists Overwhelmingly Express No Confidence In Senior Leadership

Story from Deadline:

BBC journalists have overwhelmingly expressed no confidence in their senior leadership team. 

Ideal World removed it world away from Virgin Media UK

Shopping Channel Ideal World has today stop broadcasting on Virgin UK Channel 747.

But Ideal World carry on broadcasting on other networks like Sky, Freesat and Freeview.

Daily Mail: Dame Elan Closs Stephens named new BBC chair in place of Richard Sharp

Story from Daily Mail:

A new acting chairwoman of the BBC was appointed today to replace Richard Sharp.

Morninggate - Daily Mail: Holly Willoughby WILL return to This Morning on Monday

Story from Daily Mail:

Holly Willoughby will return on Monday to present This Morning alongside Josie Gibson, it emerged today.

BBC News: Donna Traynor's BBC employment tribunal case settled

Story from BBC News:

The employment tribunal case between Donna Traynor and the BBC in Northern Ireland and its director Adam Smyth has been settled.

Broadband TV News: José María Álvarez-Pallete to head Virgin Media O2

Story from Broadband TV News:

José María Álvarez-Pallete, the chairman of Telefónica, has taken over as chairman of the board of directors of VMO2, replacing Liberty Global CEO Mike Fries.

Morninggate - Daily Mail; ITV call in barrister to probe Schofield affair: Holly to be quizzed

Story from Daily Mail:

Phillip Schofield was today seen for the first time since he quit ITV nearly a week ago and admitted having an 'unwise but not illegal' affair with a younger male colleague.

Morninggate - Deadline: ITV Boss Carolyn McCall To Face Parliamentary Committee Grilling Over Phillip Schofield Scandal

Story from Deadline:

ITV boss Carolyn McCall will face a grilling from the UK’s influential Culture, Media and Sport Committee (CMS) next week over the Phillip Schofield scandal.

Morninggate - Daily Mail: Kerry Katona accuses Phillip Schofield of 'belittling' in interview

Story from Daily Mail:

Kerry Katona has accused Phillip Schofield of 'belittling' her in an infamous 2008 interview as she waded in on the 'toxic' culture at This Morning.

Radio Today: Bauer Radio handed £25,000 fine after turning off Absolute Radio’s AM transmitters

Story from Radio Today:

Ofcom has fined Bauer Radio £25,000 for turning off all the AM transmitters for Absolute Radio across the UK.