BizAsia: ZEE Punjabi UK to launch with seven original primetime shows

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Ahead of the launch of ZEE Punjabi in the UK, BizAsiaLive.com brings readers an insight into its programming schedule.

Daily Mail: Harry Kane's Tottenham return will be LIVE on TNT Sports

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Harry Kane's return to play against Tottenham this summer will be televised live on TNT Sports with the Bayern Munich striker set to return to north London for a pre-season friendly.

Advanced Television: talkSPORT, BBC renew EFL radio rights

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The English football League (EFL) has announced the renewal of it national radio rights deal with talkSPORT for a further four seasons.

The Telegraph: Virgin Media customers risk football blackout

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Virgin Media customers risk losing access to Premier League football matches amid a row with TNT Sports over broadcasting fees.

BizAsia: ZEE Punjabi HD & Aaj Tak testing to launch on Virgin Media

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Two new channels, ZEE Punjabi HD and Aaj Tak, are set to be introduced to the Virgin Media line-up shortly.

Sky News goes HD only on Virgin Media UK

Sky News (SD Channel) has close today on Virgin UK Channel 603.

Sky News HD is STILL on Channel 602.

Confirmed: Virgin Media UK set to launch three new channels soon

Virgin Media UK are set to launch three new channels in total.

UK Cable TV Changes: Two new channels set to launch on Virgin Media UK

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UK Cable TV Changes is reporting a following channels are set to launch soon on Virgin Media:

Daily Express: BBC release statement after Gary Lineker appears to break golden rule at Euro 2024

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The BBC has issued a stern reminder to its on-screen talent about adhering to the corporation's strict clothing guidelines following an incident involving Gary Lineker, who seemed to flout the rules during his coverage of Euro 2024.

Media Guardian: Gary Lineker appears to wear his own clothing range during Euros coverage

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The BBC has said on-screen presenters and contributors are “regularly reminded of the guidelines in relation to clothing” after Gary Lineker appeared to be wearing his own range of clothing on air.

The Mirror: ITV shut down claims stars are 'fearing cuts as ratings continue to plunge'

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ITV's biggest names were reported to be concerned about the future of their jobs.

Sky Sports: Sky Sports+ to launch by August 8th

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Sky Sports has posted a following on their web site;

Media Guardian: UK broadcasters trade ad airtime for advertisers’ shares

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When Kubos, a semiconductor company, recently raised £1.6m to accelerate the development of its MicroLED technology, its lineup of investors was surprising.

BBC News: GB News launches legal action against Ofcom

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GB News has launched legal proceedings against Ofcom, after the media regulator ruled earlier this week the channel had breached broadcasting rules.

BBC Sport: SPFL announces 'record-breaking' title deal with bookmaker

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The Scottish Professional Football League has announced what it has hailed as a "record-breaking" five-year title sponsorship deal with William Hill.

BBC Sport: BBC extends Scottish Cup deal for five years

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BBC Scotland will continue to broadcast live matches and highlights from the Scottish Cup for another five years.

Advanced Television: UKTV’s U masterbrand launching July 16

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UKTV has announced that U – its new masterbrand – will go live on July 16th, uniting UKTV’s family of free-to-air channels which will become U&Dave, U&Drama, U&Yesterday and U&W. Its free streaming service will transition from UKTV Play to U.

UK Cable TV Changes: NOW 90s and 00s set to launch in early July on Virgin UK Channel 289

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UK Cable TV Changes are tonight reporting that NOW 90s and 00s is set to launch in early July on Channel 289 where Magic TV is broadcasting on Virgin Media UK right now.

BBC Sport: Additional 20 Scottish Premiership games added to live on TV

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An additional 20 Scottish Premiership matches will be shown live on subscription television from next season.

UK Cable TV Changes: Virgin Media UK to launch 6 Top up Channels for the Olympic Games

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Virgin Media UK set to launch 6 Top up Channels for the Olympic Games.

UK Cable TV Changes: Sky Arts goes HD only on Virgin Media UK as Sky Arts HD is added to everyone packages

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Today changes on Virgin Media UK in full:

X: Universal Music Group to launch new channel in 'Early July'

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Universal Music Group (nothing to do with Comcast) is set to launch NOW 90s & 00s in early July on Virgin Media UK.

Deadline: ‘Walking With Dinosaurs’ Returning To BBC & PBS After 25 Years

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The BBC and PBS are stomping back to Walking with Dinosaurs after 25 years.

Deadline: Sky Subs Will Have Access To Warner Content “In Every Scenario” Once Partnership Runs Down, Says Dana Strong

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Sky subscribers will have access to Warner Bros Discovery’s content “in every scenario,” Dana Strong has said, as she stressed conversations continue between the two key players over one of the industry’s most talked about partnerships.

Advanced Television: NBA Finals on BBC, TNT Sports

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The NBA Playoffs are coming to a conclusion, with the winners of the Eastern and Western Conference Finals, Boston Celtics and Dallas Maveriks, heading to the NBA Finals.

Advanced Television: European Athletics Championships on BBC

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BBC Sport has agreed a new multi-year deal with the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to broadcast European Athletics Championships up to and including 2027.

Daily Mail: Channel 4 reveals closure of five beloved channels

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Channel 4 has announced the closure of five of its channels as the broadcaster struggles with cost-saving cuts.

Deadline: Warner Bros. Discovery UK Boss Says Streaming Has Moved On From “Subscriber Growth At Any Cost” But “Churn” Remains A Problem

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Warner Bros. Discovery‘s boss in the UK has said the streaming industry has moved “smartly” away from a “subscriber growth almost at any cost” approach.

Deadline: Disney EMEA Boss Reveals UK Production Spend Over Past Five Years

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Disney has spent £3.5B on production in the UK since 2019, EMEA boss Jan Koeppen has revealed.

Deadline: Paramount Nears Finish Line With Skydance On Eve Of Shareholder Meeting And Town Hall – Update

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Paramount Global and Skydance have agreed to terms on a merger, a person familiar with the deal talks has confirmed to Deadline, with Paramount controlling shareholder Shari Redstone taking a final look.

Deadline: Amazon Falls Foul Of Ofcom Code For First Time

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Amazon has fallen foul of Ofcom‘s code in the UK for the first time.

The Sun: This Morning in crisis as ratings plummet in two months after Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard were crowned new hosts

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This Morning is facing fresh doubts over its future after viewing figures almost halved in two months.

The Sun: BBC News presenter reveals future with broadcaster after being axed from flagship show in huge host shake-up

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A BBC News presenter has revealed her future with the broadcaster after being axed from a flagship show.

The Sun: BBC presenter rushed to hospital after ‘terrifying’ accident that ’caused bone to break off’

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A BBC presenter has been rushed to hospital after a 'terrifying' accident at home.

Daily Mail: BBC yet to secure rights to show next week's European Athletics champs

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The BBC are yet to secure the rights to broadcast the European Athletics Championships with less than a week to go until the event gets underway in Rome.

Broadcast Sport: Sky Sports & ITV agree EFL deal in principle

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ITV set to air 20 matches from the Championship and Carabao Cup. 

Broadcast Sport: Japan v England rugby to be exclusively on RugbyPass TV

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England men’s first rugby union match of the summer will be shown exclusively on free streaming platform RugbyPass TV in the UK and Ireland.

BBC News: Lib Dems call for more Premier League games on free TV

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The Liberal Democrats are pledging to make 10 English Premier League football matches per season free to watch on TV for everyone, if they win the election.

CONFIRMED: Channel 4 to close some channels next month

The following channels are set to axe on July 1st:

• 4Music
• The Box
• Kiss
• Magic
• Kerrang