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.

Deadline: Warner Bros. Discovery International Boss Gerhard Zeiler Sets New Leadership Team Following Spate Of Exits

Story from Deadline:

Warner Bros. Discovery international boss Gerhard Zeiler has set a new leadership structure for his team following a spate of exits in the past few weeks.

Manchester Evening News: Manchester United and Man City 'approve' shake-up to Premier League TV coverage

Story from Manchester Evening News:

Premier League clubs have reportedly given the green light for more top-flight fixtures to be broadcast live.

BBC News: Laurence Fox and Calvin Robinson sacked by GB News

Story from BBC News:

Laurence Fox has been sacked by GB News after an outcry about comments he made on air about a female journalist.

Deadline: ‘Dan Wootton Tonight’ Now Most Complained About UK Show Since 2021 As GB News Clocks Up Even More Complaints For Lee Anderson Interview With Suella Braverman

Story from Deadline:

The Laurence Fox rant on Dan Wootton Tonight is now comfortably the most complained about broadcast of the past two years while complaints have come flooding in for yet another GB News show, Lee Anderson‘s interview with Home Secretary Suella Braverman.

Deadline: Channel 4 Acquisitions Boss Heads To BBC Studios

Story from Deadline:

The man who struck major Channel 4 deals for the likes of The Handmaid’s Tale and The Great is headed to BBC Studios to head up commercial for scripted.

Media Leader: Will GB News accept regulation or go full Fox News on the internet?

Story from Media Leader:

GB News needs to decide if it wants to play by the rules and actually be a regulated, licensed broadcaster.

Deadline: Paramount+ Sets First UK Boss

Story from Deadline:

Paramount+ has set a UK boss for the first time.

Sky pick to mix things up later this month

From October 18th Sky UK will rebrand it Freeview Channel Pick as Sky Mix. 

Also from this date The new HD Channel called Sky Mix HD on Astra.

Deadline; ‘Big Brother’ UK Is Back: Execs Talk Sifting Through 30,000 Casting Applications, Prioritizing Welfare & “Making Reality ‘Real’ Again”

Story from Deadline:

“This is the perfect opportunity for us to make reality ‘real’ again,” says Peter Tierney, the commissioner who has spent the past two years overseeing ITV‘s rebooted Big Brother.

GB News: ‘Valuable addition!’ Michael Gove slams calls for GB News to be shut down

Story from GB News:

The Levelling Up Secretary said Britons ‘should have more choice’ with broadcasting.

Media Guardian; ‘It’s crunch time’: GB News bosses meet to avert more censure after Ofcom inquiries

Story from Media Guardian:

The leadership of the rightwing TV channel GB News is trying urgently to avert fresh public censure following the Laurence Fox and Dan Wootton debacle, the Observer has learned.