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Last updated on June 20th 2024 at 20:15:

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Latest News from Media Boy UK HQ on new channels testing 2024

Last updated on June 20th 2024 at 20:10 (THIS POST WILL STAY AT TOP OF BLOG): 

Coming up Changes to Virgin Media, Freesat, Sky Q, Freeview and Freely

Here is a list of Changes at time of posting (Up until 2026):

Media Boy UK Blog to update "Eurosport" Labels by 2025

Right now until end of 2025 you will start to see some changes appearing on this blog:

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

Story from BizAsia:

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

Story from UK Cable TV Changes:

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

Story from Daily Express:

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

Story from Media Guardian:

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'

Story from The Mirror:

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

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

Story from Sky Sports:

Sky Sports has posted a following on their web site;

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

Story from Media Guardian:

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

Story from BBC News:

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

Story from BBC Sport:

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

Story from BBC Sport:

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

Story from Advanced Television:

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

Story from UK Cable TV Changes:

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

Story from BBC Sport Scotland:

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

Story from UK Cable TV Changes:

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

Story from UK Cable TV Changes:

Today changes on Virgin Media UK in full:

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

Story from X:

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

Story from Deadline:

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

Story from Deadline:

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

Story from Advanced Television:

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

Story from Advanced Television:

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

Story from Daily Mail:

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

Story from Deadline:

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

Story from Deadline:

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

Story from Deadline:

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

Story from Deadline:

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

Story from The Sun:

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

Story from The Sun:

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’

Story from The Sun:

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

Story from Daily Mail:

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

Story from Broadcast Sport:

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

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

Story from Broadcast Sport:

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

Story from BBC News:

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