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Media Guardian; The Guardian view on the BBC’s future: the broadcaster’s independence and funding face challenges

Story from Media Guardian:

The BBC will soon charge US users for full news access.

Advanced Television: Raducanu drives record audiences across BBC Sport

Story from Advanced Television:

Emma Raducanu’s Centre Court at Wimbledon on July 4th appearance attracted a peak TV audience of 5 million on the BBC – the third-highest peak for a non-final match in four years behind only her own fourth-round clash with Lulu Sun last year and Andy Murray vs John Isner in 2022.

Deadline: Channel 4’s Head Of Creative Diversity Exits

Story from Deadline:

Naomi Sesay, Channel 4‘s head of creative diversity, is stepping down after three years.

Media Guardian: Lisa Nandy questions lack of BBC sackings over Gaza war documentary

Story from Media Guardian:

The culture secretary, Lisa Nandy, has demanded to know why no one at the BBC has lost their job over the airing of a documentary on Gaza.

City AM: Losses continue at maker of BBC Question Time as jobs shed

Story from City AM:

Losses have continued at the production company behind the likes of Amazon’s UK Premier League coverage and Question Time for the BBC after its turnover was slashed by £70m over two years.

City AM: BBC-owned Inside the Factory maker rakes in millions

Story from City AM:

Turnover has spiked at the production company behind the likes of Inside the Factory which was taken over by the BBC in 2022, it has been revealed.

Liberty Media: Liberty Media Corporation Completes Acquisition of MotoGP

Story from Liberty Media:

Liberty Media and Dorna Sports, the exclusive commercial rights holder of the MotoGP World Championship, announced today that Liberty Media has completed its acquisition of Dorna.

City AM: F1 owner Liberty Media’s MotoGP deal creates motorsporting behemoth

Story from City AM:

By the close of play today Formula 1 owners Liberty Media will finalise a £3.6bn deal to buy MotoGP.

Advanced Television: Spitting Image returning with vodcast series

Story from Advanced Television:

Spitting Image will return to screens this autumn with a new YouTube series titled Spitting Image: The Rest Is Bulls*!t.

Advanced Television: MPs to probe kids TV content provision

Story from Advanced Television:

The Culture, Media and Sport Committee of the UK House of Commons is to explore the provision of children’s TV and video content in the UK and what can be done to ensure future generations continue to have access to high-quality British-made programming.

Advanced Television: Cork Super Cup on Premier Sports

Story from Advanced Television:

Premier Sports will screen live and exclusive coverage of Celtic’s pre-season match against Cork City on July 8th.

Deadline: BBC Boss Tim Davie Survives His Darkest Days (Exited)

Story from Deadline:

“In my many years of making editorial calls across the BBC, this is as tough as it gets.”

Advanced Television: DAZN scores Serie A deal

Story from Advanced Television: 

DAZN, the sports streaming platform, has signed a deal that secures exclusive and non-exclusive rights to Lega Serie A, Italy’s top football league, competitions, in several international market.

Advanced Television: EFL confirms broadcast schedule for August and September

Story from Advanced Television:

Sky Bet EFL broadcast selections for the period up until the end of September have been confirmed, with all 72 EFL Clubs set to feature at least twice.

Advanced Television: GAA All-Ireland Senior Hurling final live on BBC

Story from Advanced Television:

GAA All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship final will air live on BBC iPlayer, BBC Two Northern Ireland and on the BBC Sport NI website with audiences across the UK able to watch it live.

Broadband TV News: Amazon’s Freevee to shutter next month

Story from Broadband TV News:

Amazon has confirmed the final closure of its ad-supported streaming service Freevee.

BBC News: BBC senior staff told to 'step back' from duties following row (Exited)

Story from BBC News:

The BBC has told a small number of senior staff to step back from their day-to-day duties on music and live events, following the broadcast of Bob Vylan's controversial Glastonbury set.

Advanced Television: ITV, Guinness bring audio descriptive commentary to Euro 2025

Story from Advanced Television:

ITV, in partnership with Guinness, is bringing live audio description commentary to its coverage of matches during UEFA Women’s Euro 2025.

Variety: U.K. Government Formally Rejects Streaming Levy, Doubles Down on Mixed Production Ecology

Story from Variety:

The U.K. government has firmly rejected calls for a 5% levy on streaming platforms and mandatory IP retention rules, instead emphasizing the benefits of a “mixed ecology” that welcomes both international investment and local production in its formal response to parliamentary recommendations on British film and high-end television.

Broadband TV News: BBC makes new statement on Bob Vylan Glastonbury telecast (Exit)

Story from Broadband TV News:

The BBC will no longer broadcast “high-risk” acts during its coverage of music festivals.

Advanced Television: Extreme H signs broadcast deal with Warner Bros Discovery

Story from Advanced Television:

Extreme H has signed a new multi-year agreement with Warner Bros Discovery that will bring motorsport fans live and on-demand race coverage across the UK.

Advanced Television: World Downhill Skateboarding Championship on Channel 4

Story from Advanced Television:

The World Downhill Skateboarding Championship (WDSC) has agreed a broadcast deal with Channel 4 in the UK.

The Media Leader: Can Tim Davie survive the Glastonbury scandal? (Edit)

Story from The Media Leader:

Davie’s authority has been undermined by his handling of Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury set and the refusal to pick up a new documentary on Gaza.

Daily Express: BBC could lose Wimbledon and face huge bill to stop Sky Sports or TNT snatching it

Story from Daily Express:

The BBC is reportedly at risk of losing its Wimbledon coverage to a rival competitor, unless they significantly increase the fee they pay to the All England Club for rights.

Advanced Television: Ofcom OKs 3 new BBC DAB+ stations

Story from Advanced Television:

UK broadcast regulator Ofcom has published its final decisions on the BBC’s plans to launch four new DAB+ stations and extend the hours of Radio 5 Sports Extra.

Advanced Television: UKTV commissions Dom Chinea’s Cornish Workshop

Story from Advanced Television:

UKTV has announced the commission of new series, Dom Chinea’s Cornish Workshop (5 x60’), produced by Beagle Media, for factual channel U&Yesterday and free streaming service U.

Media Guardian: Allies of BBC chief Tim Davie fear latest controversy may damage his leadership (Exited)

Story from Media Guardian:

Allies of Tim Davie fear a mounting list of problems could affect his leadership of the BBC for weeks to come, as Labour continues to press the corporation over its livestreaming of Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury performance.

BBC News: Ravens set up home on TV and radio mast

Story from BBC News:

A family of ravens have set up home on a Lincolnshire TV and radio transmitter.

Deadline: ‘BBC Breakfast’ Editor Richard Frediani Returns To Work Amid Bullying Allegations

Story from Deadline:

BBC Breakfast editor Richard Frediani has returned to work as a misconduct row continues to grip the UK’s most-watched morning show.

Advanced Television: Genesis sponsors Channel 4 films

Story from Advanced Television:

Channel 4 Sales has announced that Genesis, the Korean premium car brand with the luxury experience, will sponsor film programming across Channel 4.

City AM: Sue Barker rebuffed approach from Sky Sports to front tennis coverage

Story from City AM:

Tennis broadcasting stalwart Sue Barker has revealed she rebuffed an approach to work for Sky Sports as the former face of Wimbledon’s BBC coverage remains away from the cameras.

Advanced Television: Disney+ resurrects Blind Date; orders The Rooneys

Story from Advanced Television:

Disney+ has announced a raft of reality commissions including the return of the iconic dating series Blind Date, reimagined for a contemporary audience.

Deadline: UK Culture Secretary Says BBC Has “Problem Of Leadership” After String Of Gaza Scandals (Story exited)

Story from Deadline:

UK culture secretary Lisa Nandy has launched a stinging attack on the BBC, accusing the broadcaster of having a “problem of leadership” after its latest editorial debacle over the Gaza conflict.

Deadline: BBC Says It “Regrets” Not Pulling Bob Vylan Glastonbury Set After Controversial Chants (Story exited)

Story from Deadline:

The BBC has said it “regrets” not cutting its live stream of Bob Vylan‘s controversial performance at Glastonbury.

Deadline: Toby Jones Talks UK Drama Sector’s “Existential” Crisis & Champions BBC

Story from Deadline:

Acting star Toby Jones has suggested the UK drama sector is going through an existential crisis as its grapples with developments such as the rise of AI and competition from globals streamers as well as growing income barriers for entry into the creative industries.

Advanced Television: Prime Video UK acquires True Crime package from Story Films

Story from Advanced Television:

All3Media International has partnered with Prime Video on a new true crime title package from prodco Story Films, which will debut on Prime Video in the UK and Ireland this year.

Advanced Television: BBC, S4C score rights for Japan v Wales rugby tour

Story from Advanced Television:

BBC Cymru Wales and S4C have announced a deal for the live free-to-air rights for the Wales men’s rugby team’s two-Test tour of Japan this July.

Broadband TV News: Peter O’Kane to step down as BBC CTO

Story from Broadband TV News:

The BBC’s chief technology officer is to leave the BBC after 15 years.

Deadline: BBC Storyville Seeking New Head Following Role Closures & 20% Reduction In Films

Story from Deadline:

The BBC’s storied documentary strand Storyville is restructuring and seeking a new head.

Deadline: BBC News Presenters Back Demand For Strike Vote As Colleagues Face Compulsory Layoffs

Story from Deadline:

BBC News presenters are among those calling on their union to hold a strike ballot over colleagues facing compulsory redundancy.

Advanced Television: GetYourGuide sponsors Sky Sports’ Summer of Sport

Story from Advanced Television:

This summer, GetYourGuide is partnering with Sky Sports to kick off a campaign that drives awareness of the experiences industry.

Advanced Television: RugbyPass TV FAST channel on Samsung TV Plus

Story from Advanced Television:

World Rugby and Samsung have partnered to launch the RugbyPass TV FAST channel on Samsung TV Plus.

Deadline: BFI Awards £1.65M For Co-Pros Through UK Global Screen Fund

Story from Deadline:

The BFI has allocated £1.65M to back 11 international co-productions that UK companies are making with overseas counterparts.

Advanced Television: Roku streaming players now available in UK

Story from Advanced Television:

The Roku Streaming Stick and Streaming Stick Plus are now available in the UK, featuring a new compact design and the latest Roku streaming technology.

Advanced Television: UKTV, Talented People renew partnership

Story from Advanced Television:

UKTV and Talented People have announcd the renewal of their successful partnership for a third year and the partnership’s expansion into recruitment for roles in scripted production.

Deadline: BBC Boss Tim Davie Tells Staff Not To Fight With Their Families Over Gaza Output

Story from Deadline:

BBC boss Tim Davie has urged staff not to fight with loved ones if they encounter hostility about the British broadcaster’s coverage of the war in Gaza.

Deadline: BBC Pledges To Be “Mindful” Of Spoilers After Irate Viewers Complain About ‘Doctor Who’ Reveal

Story from Deadline:

The BBC has promised to be more “mindful” of spoilers in news stories after viewers complained about an article reporting on Ncuti Gatwa’s final Doctor Who episode.

Deadline: ‘The Crown’ Studio Elstree Brings In MBS Group To Manage Operations

Story from Deadline:

Elstree Studios, the historic UK film studio home to The Crown and Strictly Come Dancing, has teamed with The MBS Group to manage its operations.

Deadline: UK Culture Minister Chris Bryant Downplays Likelihood Of Improvements To High-End TV Tax Credit

Story from Deadline:

UK Culture Minister Chris Bryant has downplayed the likelihood of the Labour government improving the UK’s high-end TV (HETV) tax credit following calls from across the industry.

Advanced Television: 5 to broadcast snooker ranking events

Story from Advanced Television:

Two key events on the global World Snooker Tour calendar, the Players Championship and Tour Championship, will both be televised live by 5 for the first time in the new 2025/26 season.

Deadline: UK Studio Shinfield Secures £250M Financing

Story from Deadline:

Shinfield Studios has secured £250M in financing.

Media Guardian: Ex-Sky News presenter Dermot Murnaghan reveals stage 4 prostate cancer diagnosis

Story from Media Guardian:

The former BBC and Sky News presenter Dermot Murnaghan has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Advanced Television: SPFL expands broadcast deal with Premier Sports

Story from Advanced Television:

The SPFL has agreed changes to its long-term broadcast deals with Premier Sports and Sky Sports to allow two post-split bottom six matches to be shown live on Premier Sports from season 2025/26.

Deadline: Presenter Launches Legal Action Against GB News After Saying He Was Dismissed For Calling Former Home Secretary “A Racist”

Story from Deadline:

An ex-GB News presenter is taking the network to court after claiming he was dismissed for calling the former Home Secretary a “racist and a thoroughly bigoted woman.”

Deadline: Leaked Internal BBC Messages Reveal Staff In Open Revolt Over “Failing” Gaza Output

Story from Deadline:

BBC employees openly revolted about the UK national broadcaster’s Gaza coverage during an all-staff meeting earlier this month, per leaked messages seen by Deadline.

Advanced Television; Creative Industries Sector Plan: Responses

Story from Advanced Television:

Following publication of the UK Government’s Creative Industries Sector Plan, Dame Caroline Dinenage MP, Chair of the Culture, Media and Sport Committee of the House of Commons, said: “It’s crucial that the Government has a comprehensive strategy in place that allows the creative industries to unlock their full potential and drive innovation and growth for years to come.

Advanced Television: BBC confirms Gladiators Celebrity Special

Story from Advanced Television:

The Sheffield arena is ready for battle once again as Gladiators is set to return in 2026 for another season on the BBC, plus a brand-new Celebrity Special.

Advanced Television: Virgin TV adds British Screen Classics, wedoTV movies channels

An story on Media Boy UK early post (See Post after this one)

Story from Advanced Television:

Virgin Media O2 has launched two new FAST channels, providing customers the opportunity to watch an array of new content at no extra cost.

Two new Movies FAST Channels appeared on Virgin Media UK

 Virgin Media UK has today launch two new FAST Movies Channels.

• 450. British Screen Classics
• 451. We do Movies

All channels listing on this post are NOT on TiVo boxes.

Deadline: BBC Stands By Newsreader Who Corrected Autocue From “Pregnant People” To “Women”

Story from Deadline:

The BBC has backed news anchor Martine Croxall after she went viral for changing her autocue from “pregnant people” to “women.”

Broadband TV News: Ofcom revises procedures for investigating broadcast and on demand licence breaches

Story from Broadband TV News:

Ofcom has unveiled a revision of its General Procedures for investigating breaches of broadcast licences.

New York Post: BBC News presenter refuses to say ‘pregnant people,’ corrects script on air

Story from New York Post:

A BBC News presenter was quick to correct the phrase “pregnant people” to “women” live on air — punctuating the moment with an eye roll as she read from the teleprompter.

The Sun: Skint ITV finds This Morning & Loose Women a budget new home in ‘far cry from plush life stars are used to’

Story from The Sun:

ITV Daytime has found a budget new home after it was savaged by cuts.

Deadline; UK Government Launches Review That Could Pave Way For More Broadcaster Consolidation: “The Television Market Is Transforming”

Story from Deadline:

The UK government wants to make it easier for legacy broadcasters to consolidate and partner up.

Cable Forum: BBC iPlayer to close on Virgin Media UK's TiVo boxes next month

Story from Cable Forum:

Cable Forum is reporting that BBC iPlayer will stop working on TiVo Boxes from July 23rd 2025.

BBC iPlayer will still work on V6, TV360 and Virgin Stream boxes afther July 23rd 2025.

Hollywood Reporter: U.K. Unveils £75 Million “Screen Growth Package” for Film and TV, £150 Million Creative Places Fund

Story from Hollywood Reporter:

The U.K. government unveiled a £75 million “Screen Growth Package” for the film and TV industries on Saturday as the Labour Party administration of Prime Minister Keir Starmer focuses on future upside in the sector as part of its bid to provide a boost to the broader economy.

Advanced Television: French club rugby live on Premier Sports

Story from Advanced Television:

The finale to Premier Sports’ live rugby coverage across the 2024/25 rugby season culminates in a showdown between four giants of French club rugby as Top 14’s semi-finals are played out on ahead of the big Final at the Stade de France on June 28th.

Daily Mail: BBC Breakfast boss 'takes extended leave amid bullying probe'

Story from Daily Mail:

BBC Breakfast's under-fire editor Richard Frediani has reportedly taken an extended period of leave, after an internal review of bullying and misconduct allegations was opened into the show.

The Sun: BBC star Naga Munchetty hauled in by bosses over allegations she bullied a junior staffer and ‘made an off-air sex jibe’'

Story from The Sun:

BBC presenter Naga Munchetty was reprimanded by bosses over two incidents in three years — including allegations she bullied a junior staffer.

C21 Media: BBC Studios Productions launches reality label, hires ITV’s Peter Tierney to lead

Story from C21 News:

BBC Studios Productions in the UK is launching a development label specialising in reality shows and has hired ITV’s commissioning editor of reality Peter Tierney to lead it.

Broadcast Sport: S4C unveils Women’s Euro and Lions Men’s Tour plans

Story from Broadcast Sport:

S4C will bring comprehensive coverage of the Wales team at the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 in Switzerland next month with live broadcasts of all the Wales matches on S4C.

Variety: ‘Doctor Who’ Showrunner Says ‘We Don’t Know What’s Happening Yet’ Amid Uncertain Future, but Insists Series ‘Will Never End’

Story from Variety:

“Doctor Who” showrunner Russell T Davies is addressing the series’ uncertain future.

Scottish Sun: BBC Scotland axes more than 50 jobs amid spending cuts

Story from The Scottish Sun:

BBC Scotland has axed more than 50 jobs over the past 12 months amid financial pressures.

Deadline: BBC Drafts In Consultant To Examine ‘Breakfast’ Bullying Allegations After Deadline Investigation

Story from Deadline:

The BBC has drafted in a consultant to help steer an internal review of bullying and misconduct allegations on its flagship breakfast show.

C21Media: BBC Studios’ Hannah Wyatt joins Tinopolis to head UK unscripted content

Story from C21Media:

UK-based production and distribution group Tinopolis has appointed Hannah Wyatt as CEO of UK unscripted content.

BBC News: Opening of NI's largest virtual studio makes filming 'the impossible possible'

Story from BBC News:

Northern Ireland's largest film and TV virtual production studio is set to be formally opened on Thursday.

Daily Mail: Misery at CNN HQ as debt-plagued network prepares for sale

Story from Daily Mail:

A dark cloud hangs over CNN headquarters as staffers brace for layoffs and a likely sale of the network amid another reshuffling by its parents company.

Advanced Television: Warner Bros Discovery nets Legends Team Cup

Story from Advanced Television:

Warner Bros Discovery is partnering with the Legends Team Cup to show the new international tennis tour for iconic players of the ATP Tour.

Media Guardian: Sky Sports could show up to 50 extra WSL games from start of 2026-27 season

Story from Media Guardian:

Sky Sports will hold talks with the Women’s Super League about broadcasting up to 50 extra matches each season from the 2026-27 campaign onwards.

Variety: BBC Confirms Appointment of Kate Phillips as New Content Chief

Story from Variety:

The BBC has found its new Chief Content Officer, considered the biggest job in British TV.

Advanced Television: World Darts Champion of Champions on Pluto TV

Story from Advanced Television:

The World Seniors Darts Bet Goodwin Champion of Champions will be shown live and free on Pluto TV.

Advanced Television: The Kim Kardashian Heist leads slate of new Warner Bros Discovery content

Story from Advanced Television:

Warner Bros Discovery UK & Ireland has announced a new discovery+ true-crime commission The Kim Kardashian Heist (w/t), alongside three new linear series Guz Khan’s Custom Cars (w/t), Zero Stars and Rav Gill’s Chop House.

Advanced Television: Sky, Channel 4, ITV announce joint advertising marketplace

Story from Advanced Television:

Channel 4, ITV and Sky, in collaboration with Comcast Advertising, have announced their intent to launch an advertising marketplace, that will allow access to a premium on demand and streaming inventory through a single campaign for the first time

Deadline: Tubi UK Strikes Content Deals With NBCUniversal, AMC & Sony

Story from Deadline:

Baby Driver, Born on the Fourth of July and AMC series Moonhaven comprise a wealth of new content coming to Tubi UK one year after launch.

Media Guardian: Sky Sports News’ golden age at an end as rival platforms turn up the volume

Story from Media Guardian:

Aconstant in pubs, gyms and hotel breakfast rooms, almost always with the sound down.

Express: GB News axes huge show in schedule shake-up as host says 'I'm gutted'

Story from Express:

A GB News star has issued a statement as they confirmed their show has been axed by the broadcaster.

BBC News: Shereen Nanjiani signs off from BBC radio show

Story from BBC News:

Broadcaster Shereen Nanjiani has presented her final Saturday morning radio show after almost 17 years on BBC Radio Scotland.

Media Guardian: UK broadcasters hail rare win over Netflix in battle for streaming ads

Story from Media Guardian:

Shows such as Netflix’s TV history-making Adolescence and Disney’s romp Rivals are among the latest hits to continue the subscriber juggernaut, as the US streamers continue to mount pressure on UK TV broadcasters.

Prolific North: Channel 4 programme to boost regional commissioning and indie growth

Story from Prolific North:

Channel 4 has opened its 4Skills Business Boost 2025 programme to indies outside of London.

C21 Media: ITN’s Tim Forrest promoted to head of distribution and commercial innovation

Story from C21 Media:

ITN’s news production and archive chief Tim Forrest has been promoted to head of content distribution and commercial innovation at the UK-based media production and news broadcasting company.

Advanced Television: ITV unveils new commercial innovations

Story from Advanced Television:

During the ITV Showcase in Manchester on June 12th, the broadcaster unveiled three new commercial innovations.

Broadband TV News; Mike Fries: UK government ‘anxious’ altnets could collapse

Story from Broadband TV News:

The chief executive of Liberty Global has claimed business secretary Jonathan Reynolds wants big telecoms companies to rescue struggling altnets.

Advanced Television: Sky Sports launching The Lions pop-up channel

Story from Advanced Television:

Sky Sports has announced that the Sky Sports Action action will rebrand to Sky Sports The Lions for each Test weekend during the 2025 British & Irish Lions tour.

Deadline: Channel 4 Urged By CIISA Chair To Launch Independent Review Of Gagging Clauses

Story from Deadline:

The chair of the UK’s Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority (CIISA) has called on Channel 4 to launch an independent investigation into its use of confidentiality clauses in settlement agreements.

Deadline: BBC News Journalists Lodge Ageism Complaint As They Face Being Fired Under Newsdesk Merger

Story from Deadline:

A handful of seasoned BBC News journalists have complained that they are the victims of ageism as they face compulsory redundancy under plans to merge the corporation’s Home and Foreign newsdesks.

Deadline: ‘Doctor Who’ Animated Series Heading To BBC

Story from Deadline:

The Doctor Who tardis is heading to BBC pre-school channel CBeebies.

Variety: BBC Blasts David Walliams for Making Nazi Salutes During Comedy Show Recording

Story from Variety:

The BBC has blasted David Walliams, the British comedian and children’s author, for making two Nazi salutes while recording the Christmas special of the comedy panel show ‘Would I Lie To You?’ at Pinewood Studios on Tuesday.

Advanced Television: Major League Cricket on Premier Sports

Story from Advanced Television:

Premier Sports has announced a new broadcast partnership with Major League Cricket (MLC) – America’s premier T20 competition – bringing all 34 matches live to fans across the UK.

Hollywood Reporter: Sky News’ David Rhodes, Dow Jones CEO Talk AI “Thugs,” Media’s “Big Mistakes,” U.S. Press Freedom

Story from Hollywood Reporter:

Media companies have made major mistakes in reacting to technological change in the past that must be avoided amid the rise of artificial intelligence.

Advanced Television: ITV Studios appoints Carter as MD of Unscripted, UK

Story from Advanced Television:

ITV Studios has named Tim Carter as Managing Director, Unscripted, UK.

Express: ITV axes huge breakfast TV show segment in brutal new cost-cutting

Story from Express:

Andi Peters and Jeff Brazier will reportedly no longer be sent abroad as ITV have been forced to cut their all-expenses-paid lavish trips.

Daily Mail: Wimbledon to be aired on new TV channel for the first time

Story from Daily Mail:

Wimbledon will be shown on a new TV channel for the first time having been covered by the BBC for 88 years.

While the company will still remain the principle broadcaster in the action when it comes to this year's action at SW19, a new broadcaster will show the event for the first time.

This is courtesy of a stipulation in Ofcom's Listed Events regulations, which permits 'secondary broadcasters' at major sporting tournaments.

This year's tournament runs from Monday June 30 to Sunday July 13 and costs the BBC around £60million per year.

But a new-look broadcaster will have rights to show highlights in 2025.

That honour will see them take over the daily 90-minute highlights show of the action at the conclusion of each day's play.

TNT Sports will continue the five-year deal that was originally signed by Eurosport in May last year after it bought Eurosport - which disappeared from UK viewers' screens back in February.

Highlights of each day and live coverage of both men's and women's singles finals at Wimbledon have been available to watch on Eurosport since 2016, but as of 2025 that will be taken care of by TNT Sports since their acquisition of the former.

The BBC have broadcast events at Wimbledon since 1937, when matches from Centre Court were shown up to half an hour each day.

Coverage will come across BBC1 and BBC2, with all matches shown on BBC iPlayer, in addition to updates via radio, online and its app.

Carlos Alcaraz will be seeking a third successive Wimbledon title after beating Novak Djokovic in each of the previous two finals on Centre Court.

Meanwhile, Djokovic has burning ambitions of his own to win a 25th Grand Slam title and hold the outright record for the most majors won by a single player in the history of the sport.

But it is his rival Alcaraz who will come into the tournament as favourite after his astonishing comeback victory over Jannik Sinner to lift the French Open title at Roland-Garros on Sunday.

At one stage, the Spaniard was two sets down and had to save three championship points before completing an almighty fightback to win his fifth Grand Slam.

As is tradition, he will appear on Centre Court during the first day of the tournament, with women's singles champion Barbora Krejcíkova doing the same.

Daily Mail: Sky Sports in talks with Roman Kemp over football coverage role

Story from Daily Mail:

Sky Sports are in talks with Roman Kemp over a role within their football coverage.

Advanced Television: TNT Sports sees record audiences for Premiership Rugby

Story from Advanced Television:

The curtain comes down on a memorable rugby season on June 16th, and TNT Sports has continued to engage record numbers of fans through its coverage of Gallagher Premiership Rugby over the past nine months.

City AM: Alcaraz French Open final win earns TNT Sports record viewing figures

Story from City AM:

Carlos Alcaraz’s thrilling French Open fightback over Jannik Sinner on Sunday produced the UK’s highest ever viewing figures for a Roland Garros final on TNT Sports or predecessor Eurosport.

City AM: Reeves should double down on soft power in Spending Review, not cut BBC spending

Story from City AM:

We live in a time of unprecedented volatility and instability.

Advanced Television: High Street TV launches on Virgin Media

Story from Advanced Television:

Multi-channel retailer, High Street TV, has announced that its shopping channel is now available on Freeview and Virgin Media.

Live Dog Racing launches on Virgin Media O2

Want to watch LIVE Dog Racing on your TV?

If so just to go Sky Sports Racing HD on Virgin UK Channel 519 and press the RED Button.

Advanced Television: ITV Quiz channel goes live

Story from Advanced Television:

ITV has announced the launch of its new quiz channel – ITV Quiz – a dedicated destination bringing viewers non-stop brain-teasing entertainment from 9am to 1am every day.

At launch, ITV Quiz offers a slate of celebrated programmes and formats such as Tipping Point, Wheel of Fortune, Tenable, Deal or No Deal, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? and Lingo.

The channel is available now on Freeview channel 28, Freely channel 22, YouView channel 28, Freesat channel 119, Sky Q channel 131, Sky Glass channel 125, Virgin TV channel 119 and streaming via ITVX.

“Whether it’s trivia games, picture games, parlour games, general knowledge or simply luck and chance, ITV Quiz has something for everyone from the devoted trivia buff to the casual quizzer,” said a statement from ITV, which also noted: “In the last year, 43 million viewers have watched a quiz show on ITV channels – which is 69 per cent of the population. Quiz shows have [also] amassed a colossal 185 million streams on ITVX in the last year.”

ITV Quiz replaces the retired ITVBe reality channel.

© 2001-2025. Advanced Television.

Advanced Television: All3Media promotes Stevens to SVP Global Digital Partnerships

Story from Advanced Television:

Independent distributor, All3Media International, has promoted Amanda Stevens to SVP Global Digital Partnerships.

Advanced Television: Warner Bros Discovery extends Roland-Garros rights

Story from Advanced Television:

Warner Bros Discovery and the French Tennis Federation (FFT) have extended their agreement that will see Roland-Garros continue to be broadcast on its channels and platforms on a pan-European basis (excluding France) until at least 2030.

Daily Mail: Sky Sports will not renew lucrative Boxxer deal when it expires

Story from Daily Mail:

Sky Sports will not renew boxing promoter Ben Shalom’s lucrative deal when it expires at the end of this month.

Advanced Television: MPs express BBC World Service funding concerns

Story from Advanced Television:

The Culture, Media and Sport Committee of the UK House of Commons has written to the Government to ask for reassurances over the future funding of the BBC World Service, following reports of potential cuts planned for the forthcoming Spending Review, which will set the Government’s contribution for the following few years.

Advanced Television: Channel 4 launches equity network The Plug

Story from Advanced Television:

The equity-focused initiative, The Plug, has officially launched in partnership with Channel 4.

Deadline; BBC Content Chief Latest: Race To Replace Charlotte Moore Nears Final Two, As Zai Bennett Drops Out & New Candidates Emerge

Story from Deadline:

In around a week’s time, the contest to replace BBC content boss Charlotte Moore will become a two-person run-off.

Advanced Television: CONCACAF Gold Cup on Premier Sports

Story from Advanced Television:

Premier Sports will screen live coverage of the CONCACAF Gold Cup this summer across its linear TV channels and streaming service.

Deadline: Channel 4 Strategy Boss Exiting After Five Years

Story from Deadline:

Channel 4 strategy chief Khalid Hayat is exiting after five years.

Advanced Television: S4C focusing on strategic roles to reflect digital and streaming growth

Story from Advanced Television:

Responding to the changes in how viewers consume content, and to ensure it remains at the forefront of Welsh broadcasting and storytelling, S4C is strengthening its leadership and operational capacity in key digital areas.

BBC News: BBC rejects incorrect White House claims on Gaza coverage

Story from BBC News:

The BBC has rejected incorrect White House criticism of its Gaza coverage, describing a claim that it had taken down a story as "completely wrong".

Hollywood Reporter: Banijay Has No Immediate Plans to Buy ITV Studios as CEO Talks Consolidation at SXSW London

Story from Hollywood Reporter:

Will they or won’t they?

Deadline: BBC Defends Itself & Calls For “Support” From White House After Donald Trump Administration Accuses Broadcaster Of Taking Down Gaza Story

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The BBC has been forced on the defensive after Donald Trump‘s White House accused the national broadcaster of taking down a story about the Israel-Hamas war.

Deadline: Channel 4 Says It Doesn’t Use NDAs, But Documents Reveal Company Is Curbing Free Speech Of Aggrieved Ex-Employees

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Channel 4 once described itself as the “sponsor and defender of free speech,” but a cache of documents seen by Deadline reveals it is restricting what aggrieved former staffers can say about the company.

Hollywood Reporter: New Lena Dunham, Sarah Snook Shows Touted as Universal U.K. TV Labels Execs Talk Sector Cuts

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Upcoming Sarah Snook-starring thriller series All Her Fault and Lena Dunham rom-com show Too Much, as well as a planned TV take on Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds got big shout-outs during SXSW London on Thursday.

BBC News: BBC 'no intention' of blocking output, says NI director

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BBC Northern Ireland has "no intention" of blocking its news or other output in the Republic of Ireland, its director Adam Smyth has said in an email sent to staff.

Daily Express: BBC boss offers major update on 'reform' of TV licence fee

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BBC director-general Tim Davie has said he supports "reform" in the way the corporation is funded.

Daily Mail: Gary Lineker signs new media deal just weeks after BBC exit

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Gary Lineker's final interview as a BBC broadcaster was reportedly cancelled after concerns from the organisation feared that the pundit would discuss the war in Gaza with Mohamed Salah.

Deadline: “Dramatic Shift In Commissioning” Could Be Problem For British TV Industry, Says Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy

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A “dramatic shift in TV commissioning” has seen the UK become a world leader in high-end drama while the value of smaller shows plummets, according to Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy.

Deadline: Channel 4 Boss Alex Mahon Hits Back At “Excitable” Wayne Garvie’s Criticism Of In-House Plan

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A row has broken out between top execs at today’s Deloitte Conference, with departing Channel 4 boss Alex Mahon refusing to take Sony international chief Wayne Garvie’s criticism lying down.

Deadline: Ollie Madden Exiting Film4/Channel 4 To Join Netflix As Director Of UK Film; Farhana Bhula & Gwawr Lloyd Upped At UK Broadcaster

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Ollie Madden, Director of Film4 and Channel 4 Drama, is leaving the broadcaster after an eight-year stint to join Netflix as Director Of UK Film.

RTÉ News: BBC granted time to consider appeal in Gerry Adams case before paying all costs

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The BBC has been granted time to consider taking an appeal, after a jury found that it had defamed Gerry Adams, before paying all costs and damages to the former Sinn Féin leader.

Deadline: BBC Director General Floats Concerning Vision Of Future Where “People Don’t Care” About Nation’s Oldest Public Broadcaster

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The BBC makes the UK front pages almost every day but Director General Tim Davie isn’t so worried about that.

Deadline; Sony’s Wayne Garvie Roasts “Ridiculous” Channel 4 In-House Plan: “It Could Be Potentially Disastrous”

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The new Channel 4 in-house productions biz is “preposterous,” “ridiculous” and “potentially disastrous” for the nation’s irreverent public broadcaster, according to Sony international boss Wayne Garvie.

Hollywood Reporter; BBC Boss: “We Need to Protect Our National IP” and Need “Muscular Partnerships With Big U.S. Tech”

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“We need to protect our national IP”, BBC boss Tim Davie told the Media & Telecoms 2025 and Beyond Conference, organized by Deloitte and Enders Analysis, in London on Tuesday.

Hollywood Reporter: Sky Content Chief Says “We Had an Amazing Bubble” in Production

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The state of U.K. TV production “has been really tough, and anybody who’s been in production these days would echo that,” Cécile Frot-Coutaz, the CEO of Sky Studios and chief content officer of Sky, owned by Comcast, told the Media & Telecoms 2025 & Beyond Conference in London on Tuesday.

Advanced Television: High Street TV expands reach with ABS Broadcast

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ABS Broadcast has launched High Street TV onto Virgin Media and Freeview platforms, making the channel now available in over 28 million homes across the UK.

Broadband TV News: Ministers to begin search for new Ofcom chair

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Veteran broadcast executive Lord Michael Grade is to step down from his position of chair Ofcom after a single term.

Broadband TV News: Adform enhances programmatic access to Channel 4 BVOD inventory

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Advertisers will enjoy greater transparency, control, and measurable outcomes across Channel 4’s inventory via Adform’s media buying platform.

Variety: Ncuti Gatwa Leaves ‘Doctor Who’ at Disney+ and the BBC in Twist Regeneration Sequence

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Ncuti Gatwa is exiting the Tardis.

BBC News Scotland: River City actors Scott Fletcher and Stephen Purdon have criticised the programme's cancellation

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Scottish soap opera River City was axed because it was no longer value for money, BBC Scotland's director Hayley Valentine has said.

Reports: Virgin Media O2 ''in talks to re-launch'' Triller TV UK app on TV 360 and Virgin Media Stream boxes

Reports:

Cable Forum is reporting that Virgin Media O2 are in ongoing talks with Triller TV UK for the app to re-launch on both TV 360 and Virgin Media Stream boxes.

Virgin Media O2 to close Women Football FAST Channel next month

Virgin Media O2 will axe DAZN's FAST Channel - DAZN Women Football on June 12th at midnight.

Source: V6 Boxes.

Advanced Television: BBC Sport signs European Gymnastics Championships deal

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BBC Sport has secured a four year deal with the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to broadcast the European Gymnastics Championships until 2028.

BBC News: Wynne Evans to leave BBC after Strictly controversy

Story from BBC News:

Radio host Wynne Evans has announced he is leaving his BBC Radio Wales show after the broadcaster "decided not to renew" his contract.

Deadline: BBC Ordered To Pay Irish Republican Politician Gerry Adams $113,000 After Losing Libel Case

Story from Deadline:

The BBC has been ordered to pay €100,000 ($113,000) in damages to ex-Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams in a libel case about the murder of an Irish MI5 informant. Responding, the BBC said today’s decision could “hinder freedom of expression.”

Advanced Television: ITV draws biggest Sunday audience of 2025

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ITV has reported its biggest Sunday audience of 2025.

ITV to close ITVBe +1 next month on Virgin Media O2

Information from Virgin Media O2's V6 Box:

ITVBe +1 is set to close at 6am on June 9th on Virgin Channel 319.

Virgin Media O2 to axe Islam Channel Urdu next week

Information from Virgin Media O2's V6 Boxes:

Media Boy UK HQ's V6 EPG has confirmed that Islam Channel Urdu will close at Midnight on June 4th.

Radio Today: Ofcom consults on proposed changes to the BBC’s Operating Licence

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Ofcom has launched a consultation on a BBC request to reduce its news and current affairs commitments on BBC Radio Foyle and the BBC Asian Network.

Deadline: Banijay Appoints Factual Drama Chief

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Banijay UK is doubling down on factual drama.

Advanced Television: Tulipop Tales signs new broadcast, streaming deals

Story from Advanced Television:

Tulipop Tales, the preschool 2D animated series from Icelandic boutique studio Tulipop Studios, continues its international rollout with a new wave of broadcast and streaming partnerships.

The Sun: Rio Ferdinand quitting TNT Sports after 10 years as Man Utd icon releases emotional statement about ‘difficult decision’

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Rio Ferdinand has announced he is quitting his pundit role with TNT Sports.

Advanced Television: S4C to broadcast Welsh language version of The Smurfs

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S4C will air a Welsh language version of the celebrated children’s animation series The Smurfs, titled Y Smyrffs, this June.

Daily Mail: Melissa Reddy 'among seven job casualties at Sky Sports News'

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Melissa Reddy is reportedly one of seven Sky Sports News broadcasters who has been informed she is being made redundant.

The Sun: Sky Sports axe popular long-running programme loved by Jurgen Klopp leaving staff ‘bewildered by the direction’

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Sky Sports have reportedly left staff “bewildered” after axing a popular long-running programme which counted Jurgen Klopp among its fans.

Daily Mail: GB News considers axing 'anti-woke' show after raft of complaints

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GB News is considering axing its 'anti-woke' comedy show following a raft of complaints over a remark made about the LGBTQ+ community.

Advanced Television: Puffin Rock returning on BBC

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Following the successful launch of seasons one and two, first airing in February this year on CBeebies and iPlayer, the third season of the celebrated animated series Puffin Rock will premiere this autumn, exclusively on CBeebies and BBC iPlayer in the UK.

Advanced Television: Commissioning boost for BBC regional production

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The BBC is introducing changes in network television commissioning to support its commitment to make the biggest possible impact right across the UK.

Daily Mail; Gary Lineker's final BBC appearance: Match of the Day star breaks down in tears and says 'it wasn't meant to end this way' as he says goodbye following anti-semitism row

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Gary Lineker welled up as he delivered his final Match of the Day speech, thanking viewers for their 'love and support' and sending a message to his successors.

BizAsia; The new look ZEE TV: What we can expect in June 2025

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Earlier this month, ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Limited unveiled its striking new corporate logo, setting the stage for a major brand refresh across its entire portfolio this June.

Media Guardian: The Guardian view on the BBC World Service: a boon to the UK, as well as audiences elsewhere

Story from Media Guardian:

Two years ago, BBC Arabic radio left the airwaves after decades.

Daily Mail: Gary Lineker 'in talks' to join DAZN

Story from Daily Mail:

Gary Lineker is reportedly in talks with another broadcaster which could see the presenter return to TV next month, after he was axed by the BBC.

Advanced Television: TAC airs Channel 4 production plans concerns

Story from Advanced Television:

Following Channel 4’s confirmation that it will be establishing an in-house production arm, Channel 4 Productions (C4P), following the removal of its exemption from doing so in last year’s Media Act, Llyr Morus, Chair of TAC, (Teledwyr Annibynnol Cymru) which represents the independent television production sector in Wales, said that the broadcaster would need to ensure a level playing field for commissioning, suggesting that this was crucial to ensuring that C4P is not party to conversations or data which gives it an advantage over external suppliers.

Sport Business: Disney need to sublet The Uefa Women’s Champions League to European Broadcasting Union

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''The Uefa Women’s Champions League will be streamed across Europe to Disney+ subscribers during the 2025-30 cycle, while a European Broadcasting Union deal will ensure a level of free-to-air exposure, SportBusiness understands.''

Daily Mail: Ncuti Gatwa 'to leave Doctor Who days after pulling out of Eurovision gig' and show to be 'put on pause' amid falling ratings and 'woke' storylines

Story from Daily Mail:

Ncuti Gatwa will exit Doctor Who after just two series as woke storylines saw ratings for the much-loved show plunge, it was claimed today.

Advanced Television: 5 scores FTA England cricket deal

Story from Advanced Television:

UK commercial PSB 5 has signed a new four-year deal with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to bring four live international T20 cricket fixtures to free-to-air TV annually for UK viewers to enjoy.

Deadline; BBC Content Supremo Latest: Banijay UK Boss Patrick Holland Out, Kate Phillips Person To Beat

Story from Deadline:

We have more on the race to replace Charlotte Moore as the BBC‘s content supremo.

Deadline: ITV Returns For More ‘Piglets’

Story from Deadline:

UK network ITV has commissioned a second season of police sitcom Piglets.

Deadline: BBC Studios Names Audio Chiefs

Story from Deadline:

BBC Studios Audio has hired Lydia Shamah as Creative Director of Drama, Richard Morris as Creative Director of Comedy and Entertainment and James Cook as Creative Director of Factual.

C21Media: ITV to shed 220 daytime jobs, pledges to invest savings in drama, entertainment, reality

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More than 220 jobs are expected to be cut at ITV after the UK commercial broadcaster announced changes to the scheduling and production of its daytime shows, with savings set to fund additional investment in genres such as drama, entertainment and reality.

The Media Leader: Who’d shut down a whole department just to get rid of one politician?

Story from The Media Leader:

Closing down DCMS could bring savings as its various functions are moved to other departments, but is it worth losing a dedicated voice for media and other creative industries at the cabinet table?

Advanced Television: Channel 4 reports record 1.8bn streaming views in 2024

Story from Advanced Television:

Channel 4 has published its Annual Report for 2024, demonstrating “digital growth, creative impact and financial resilience” as the channel delivers its Fast Forward strategy.

BBC News: BBC report into Gerry Adams of high public interest, court hears

Story from BBC News:

An independent media consultant has told a court in Dublin he believes a BBC programme which contained an interview alleging Gerry Adams sanctioned Denis Donaldson's murder was of high public interest.

BBC News: Lineker's football podcast dropped by BBC after row

Story from BBC News:

New episodes of Gary Lineker's podcast The Rest is Football will no longer appear on the BBC's audio streaming service after the presenter leaves the corporation in the wake of an antisemitism row.

Deadline: Channel 4 Executive Pay Rockets 32% As Content Spend Falls To Lowest Level Since Pandemic

Story from Deadline:

Channel 4 executive pay increased by nearly a third last year, despite the UK commercial broadcaster slashing content spend and jobs.

Advanced Television: RTL AdAlliance, Virgin Media O2 ad partnership

Story from Advanced Television:

RTL AdAlliance is working with Virgin Media O2 to boost its ad sales strategy, making it easier for international advertisers to benefit from accessing the pay-TV provider’s growing library of FAST channels.

BBC News: Broadcaster STV to launch commercial radio station

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Broadcaster STV has announced the launch of a new "Scotland-focused" commercial radio station.

Deadline: Scotland’s STV Invests In Former Channel 4 Commissioner’s Branded Content Indie, Merges TV & Streaming Units And Eyes Big Studios Growth

Story from Deadline:

Scotland’s STV is continuing to build its production suite by investing in former Channel 4 exec Joe Churchill’s new digital outfit, Fan Club.

BBC News: Lineker to leave BBC sooner than planned after antisemitism row

Story from BBC News:

Gary Lineker has confirmed he will leave the BBC after presenting his final episode of Match of the Day on Sunday.

Deadline: BBC’s Annual Julia Donaldson Christmas Animation Will Be ‘The Scarecrows’ Wedding’; Rob Brydon, Jessie Buckley & Domhnall Glesson In Voice Cast

Story from Deadline:

The annual BBC animated Christmas special this year will The Scarecrows’ Wedding.

C21 Media: Private school alumni over-represented in senior UK TV roles, report finds

Story from C21 Media:

Almost one in four people in senior roles across UK broadcasters and production companies were privately educated, according to the latest report from the TV Foundation.

Deadline: Channel 4 Engages Headhunter To Find In-House Production Chief

Story from Deadline:

Channel 4‘s plans to move into in-house production are heating up.

Deadline: ITV To Cut 220 Jobs In Major Daytime Overhaul

Story from Deadline:

ITV has just finished briefing staff on a major overhaul of its daytime schedule, which will dramatically scale back the airtime devoted to shows like Loose Women and Lorraine.

Advanced Television: Sky Media’s Cartwright to join Active International as MD

Story from Advanced Television:

Corporate trade company Active International, part of AMS (Active Media Services), an independent media solutions company, has announced the appointment of former Sky Media executive Ruth Cartwright as its new managing director.

Media Guardian; Plunging value and a content cliff edge: what’s gone wrong at Sky?

Story from Media Guardian:

When the boss of the media multinational Comcast was putting together an ultimately eye-watering £31bn bid for Sky, he recounted how a chat with a London cab driver reinforced his opinion that he was in pursuit of a crown jewel of UK broadcasting.

Bizasia: ZEE refreshes brand as it transforms into a “content & technology powerhouse”

Story from Bizasia:

ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd has announced its transformation into a Content and Technology Powerhouse, with an aim to offer premium quality content and an immersive consumer experience across entertainment platforms.

BBC News: Gary Lineker expected to leave the BBC

Story from BBC News:

Gary Lineker is set to leave the BBC, with an announcement expected on Monday.

Broadband TV News: BT close to TNT Sports sale

Story from Broadband TV News:

BT is in advanced talks to sell its 50% stake in TNT Sports to its joint venture partner Warner Bros Discovery.

Deadline; ITV For Sale: Behind The Headlines Of A Deal That Everyone And No One Is Talking About

Story from Deadline:

If you’ve watched ITV’s The Assembly, you will know that it involves stars like Danny Dyer and David Tennant subjecting themselves to no-holds-barred questions from a captivating cast of neurodivergent interrogators.

GB News: Lisa Nandy’s Culture Department faces major culling as Keir Starmer wields axe in civil service shake-up

Story from GB News:

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport is believed to be facing the axe as Keir Starmer pushes ahead with an efficiency drive of the civil service.

CityAM: Channel 4 and TNT Sports sign Adobe FA Cup broadcast deal

Story from CityAM:

More Adobe Women’s FA Cup matches than ever will be broadcast on television after the English FA agreed a first-ever stand-alone broadcast deal beginning next season.

Advanced Television; Ofcom: Sports stars, pundits suffer impact of online abuse

Story from Advanced Television:

Online abuse is having a significant impact on the ability of sportspeople and pundits to do their jobs, live their lives and express themselves, according to research published by Ofcom.