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Sky UK to make ''Sky'' branded channels changes 'Soon'

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Last updated on September 11th 2025:

Coming up Changes to Virgin Media, Sky Q and Freesat

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Deadline: Farhana Bhula Takes Permanent Charge Of Film4 Following Ollie Madden Exit

Story from Deadline:

Farhana Bhula, who had taken interim charge of Film4 upon Ollie Madden’s exit, has landed the job permanently.

Virgin Media axe CSI New York

FAST Channel update on Virgin Media's TV360 and Stream boxes:

Advanced Television: Roku launching FAST channel offering in UK

Story from Advanced Television:

Roku is launching its first FAST channels on the Roku platform in the UK. Rolling out in October.

Sky News: BBC and Channel 4 should 'merge' to survive, Sir Phil Redmond says

Story from Sky News - Sky News did post this story on August 20th 2025 but was only found by Media Boy UK HQ on September 1st:

One of Britain's most legendary TV dramatists, Sir Phil Redmond, is no stranger to tackling difficult issues on screen.

Notts TV closes

Notts TV has close today on both Virgin Channel 159 in the local area.

Daily Mail: 'Tis the season? New Christmas channel launches on Brits' TVs... and will start showing festive classics 111 days early!

Story from Daily Mail:

Christmas has quite literally come early for fans of the festive season as a Yuletide-only channel is set to hit our screens in a matter of mere days.

Advanced Television: Sky Sports extends NFL rights

Story from Advanced Television:

Sky Sports has announced a new three-year deal with the NFL, extending its long-standing partnership with the league to over 30 years.

Narrative Entertainment UK Limited to update their 'GREAT!' channels logos next week

TV Choice is reporting that 'GREAT!' Linear TV branded channels will also be getting new logos from September 4th.

Deadline: Channel 5 To Broadcast Two Live NFL Games Per Week Under New Paramount-NFL Pact

Story from Deadline:

Two live NFL games will be broadcast on Channel 5 every week during the upcoming football season under a new pact between Paramount UK, the NFL and CBS Sports.

Deadline: BBC Buys Apple TV+ Sitcom ‘Trying’

Story from Deadline:

The BBC has bought Trying, Apple TV+’s longest-running sitcom and its first show commissioned outside of the States.

Sky Sports UK loses College football UK rights to DAZN

Sky Sports UK has lost College football UK rights to DAZN.

Deadline: Channel 4 Engages Headhunter To Draw Up List Of CEO Runners & Riders

Story from Deadline:

Channel 4 has kicked off the search for its next CEO following the departure of Alex Mahon this summer.

Sky UK to move The Office (US) to Sky Max on Demand

The Office (US) is set to move from Sky Comedy on Demand to Sky Max on Demand from September 1st.

GREAT Christmas to launch next month

GREAT romance will rebrand GREAT Christmas from September 4th.

Deadline: Kevin Lygo Says John Torode Remained On ITV After ‘MasterChef’ Scandal Because “It Was A Bit Much For Us To Jump On The Bandwagon”

Story from Deadline:

After the MasterChef scandal which saw the sacking of presenters Gregg Wallace and John Torode, Torode’s Weekend Kitchen series remained on ITV.

Deadline: BBC’s New Content Chief Defends Handling Of Gregg Wallace Complaint Years Before ‘MasterChef’ Host Was Fired In Misconduct Storm

Story from Deadline:

“I stand by my actions.”

Deadline; BBC Content Chief On ‘Doctor Who’ Future: “The Tardis Is Going Nowhere — With Or Without Disney”

Story from Deadline:

The Time Lord will not be teleporting away from the BBC anytime soon.

Paramount Global for sale latest - Deadline: Tom Cruise Is “Probably Biggest Investor In UK Economy Over Past Decade,” Jokes Culture Minister Chris Bryant

Story from Deadline:

“Tom Cruise is probably one of the biggest investors in the UK economy over the past decade,” joked UK Culture Minister Chris Bryant this morning, as he urged the creation of more British IP.

Deadline: Sky Co-Productions Chief Jack Oliver Exiting After 11 Years

Story from Deadline:

Sky‘s Head of Co-Productions, Jack Oliver, is leaving the European pay-TV giant.

Deadline: Former BBC News Chief Delivers Blueprint For Corporation To Be Free From Political Interference, Pivoting To Become The “People’s Platform”

Story from Deadline:

James Harding, the former director of BBC News, has made an impassioned plea for the corporation to become more independent of government, thereby pivoting to being the “People’s Platform.”

X: Premier Sports UK to broadcast NHL from October

Story from Media Boy UK on X:

Media Boy UK have seen the following info that Premier Sports UK as revealed to a Media Boy UK Follower.

Paramount Global for sale latest - Deadline: Paramount UK Chief Ben Frow Says Channel 5 Won’t Be Sold After Skydance Merger

Story from Deadline:

Ben Frow has pledged that UK network Channel 5 will be backed in a new era for Paramount.

Deadline: Hollywood Stars Flooding To UK Premium Factual, Says BBC Studios Unscripted Boss

Story from Deadline:

A “massive influx of Hollywood storytellers and auteurs” have flooded to the UK to take up the premium factual mantle, according to BBC Studios unscripted boss Kate Ward, who said “this is a new space for us to grow into.”

Bundesliga UK TV Rights

Bundesliga UK TV Rights:

Deadline; Channel 4 Content Chief On Swooping For Gaza Doc Ditched By The BBC: “Where Others Bottle It, We Broadcast It”

Story from Deadline:

In an “increasingly timid broadcasting environment,” Channel 4 content boss Ian Katz has said the network is going where rivals are refusing to go.

Bizasia: Gautam Jain to lead content at Sony SAB

Story from BizAsia:

Gautam Jain has been named Lead – Content Development for Sony SAB at Sony Pictures Networks India. He announced the appointment via LinkedIn.

Deadline: Sky News Signals End Of Era By Canceling Dedicated Business Show

Story from Deadline:

Sky News is shutting up shop on its dedicated business show after more than a decade.

The Scottish Sun: STV reveals major shake-up from today including new look to flagship News at Six show

Story from The Scottish Sun:

STV has announced a major shakeup for its news studios in Glasgow and Aberdeen.

Virgin Media update Stream and TV360 Boxes

Information from Cord Busters UK:

Virgin Media has rolled out visual search results to Stream and TV 360 boxes, replacing the old text lists with image tiles.

Advanced Television: Channel 4 revives Brookside for Hollyoaks crossover

Story from Advanced Television:

Channel 4’s iconic first soap Brookside is set to return to screens – as part of a crossover with current soap Hollyoaks.

Advanced Television: Sky Sports extends US Open golf rights

Story from Advanced Television:

Sky and the United States Golf Association (USGA) have announced a five-year broadcast extension that will see Sky Sports and NOW remain the exclusive home of the US Open Championship in the UK and Ireland until the end of 2030.

Sky News: BBC pins hopes for culture shift on mugs and lanyards

Story from Sky News:

The BBC is hoping that 10,000 pin badges, 7,000 mugs and 6,000 lanyards will cement a cultural change in staff behaviour in the wake of recent scandals.

Paramount Global for sale latest - TVB Europe: New Paramount Global owner says he doesn’t view linear channels, including UK’s 5, as ‘declining’

Story from TVB Europe:

David Ellison, chairman and CEO, of the new Paramount Skydance Corporation, has said the company is not looking to “spin off” its linear TV channels.

Broadband TV News: Sky’s factual chief Poppy Dixon steps down

Story from Broadband TV News:

Poppy Dixon, Sky’s head of factual programming since 2020, has stepped down from her role, according to Broadcast.

Are Virgin Media set to launch a new FAST Channel?

New FAST channel CSI on PlutoTV has started to do broadcast tests inside Virgin Media O2 ahead of it plan launch.

If channel do launch it will be on channel number 247 but NOT on V6 Boxes.

Media Guardian: Channel 5 revives BBC’s Play for Today to ‘help shape future of British drama’

Story from Media Guardian:

It was one of the most influential British television series of the last century, renowned for exploring thorny societal issues and bringing the work of emerging talent, such as Ray Winstone, Alison Steadman, Helen Mirren and Dennis Potter, to mass audiences.

La Liga in the UK

1. Premier Sports - Up to 9 games per week via Linear TV or Streaming

Sky Sports; LALIGA: Sky Sports secures highlights and clips rights for 2025/26 season

Story from Sky Sports:

Fans of LALIGA EA SPORTS in the UK and Ireland will be able to watch clips and highlights from Spain's top division for the forthcoming season on the Sky Sports app, skysports.com, Sky Sports News and on Sky Sports' social media channels.

Advanced Television: ITV to broadcast Lloyds Tour of Britain Men

Story from Advanced Television:

Cycling fans can watch free-to-air live coverage of Britain’s biggest professional cycle race, the Lloyds Tour of Britain Men, on ITV.

Deadline: Another ‘MasterChef’ Contestant Edited Out Of Controversial BBC Series

Story from Deadline:

A second contestant asked to be edited out of the current season of the BBC‘s MasterChef.

Advanced Television: TNT Sports UK seals deal for 2025 World Athletics Championships

Story from Advanced Television:

The best track and field athletes on the planet will compete for the right to be crowned World Champion this September with TNT Sports UK set to screen the action through a new broadcast partnership with the European Broadcasting Union (EBU).

Deadline: Channel 4 Comedy Boss Charlie Perkins On Working With A “New Wave” Of British Comics And Why Now Is The Perfect Time For A Mitchell & Webb Sketch Comeback

Story from Deadline:

Channel 4 is tapping into the “new wave” of British comedy, according to the network’s comedy boss Charlie Perkins.

Premier Sports UK pick up more Football (Soccer) rights

On the back of Premier Sports picking up rights to Eredivisie MB UK Followers has today found that Premier Sports has also pick up the rights to both Argentine Primeria Division and the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A.

C21 Media: Fox Entertainment Global hires Fifth Season’s Liz Tang as VP of UK content and acquisitions

Story from C21 Media:

Fox Entertainment Global, the distribution arm of Fox Entertainment, has appointed Fifth Season’s Liz Tang as VP of UK content and acquisitions.

Advanced Television: Sky Sports launching Multiview for supersized Super Sundays

Story from Advanced Television:

At a press event at its Osterley HQ, Sky Sports has showcased how football fans will be able to follow this season’s Premier League action in new ways, with “supersized” Super Sunday coverage and innovations across TV, apps and social.

Media Guardian: Gareth Bale joins TNT Sports for Premier League and Champions League

Story from Media Guardian:

Gareth Bale has joined TNT Sports as one of the broadcaster’s main pundits this season.

Premier Sports UK pick up Eredivisie Football rights

Premier Sports UK pick up Eredivisie Football rights.

New FAST channels added to Prime Video UK

The following FAST channels have been added to Prime Video UK:

Deadline: All3Media Writes Down Value Of Lime Pictures By £25M After ‘Hollyoaks’ Cuts

Story from Deadline:

All3Media has written down the value of a number of its production houses, including Lime Pictures by £25M following the reduction in weekly episodes of Hollyoaks.

Cable Forum.: More Sky On Demand added to all Virgin Media O2 Boxes

From today, even more major Sky Atlantic programmes are available to Virgin Media customers via Sky Showcase.

Advanced Television: Premier Sports renews La Liga deal

Story from Advanced Television:

Sports broadcaster and streaming service Premier Sports has announced the renewal of its deal with Lla Liga to air live coverage of the top-flight Spanish football league for the next three seasons.

Advanced Television: Disney+ UK scores La Liga deal

Story from Advanced Television:

Disney+ has confirmed it will stream live La Liga football in the UK and Ireland through a new three-year agreement.

Give Me Sport: Sky Sports Agree New Deal to Broadcast NFL to UK-Based Fans

Story from Give Me Sport:

Good news UK-based NFL fans, GiveMeSport can reveal that Sky have agreed a deal, in principle, to continue showing the NFL for the upcoming season.

Variety: Studiocanal Buys Into Brock Media, the U.K. Producer of ‘The Outrun,’ as It Looks to Deliver More Female-Driven Films and Series

Story from Variety:

Studiocanal, the film and TV division of pay TV banner Canal + Group, has bought into Sarah Brocklehurst’s Brock Media, the London-based production company behind Nora Fingscheidt’s “The Outrun” starring Saoirse Ronan.

Advanced Television: Mortimer stepping down at ITV

Story from Advanced Television:

ITV’s Director of Reality and Acquisitions, Paul Mortimer, has decided to step down from his role at the end of the year, after 13 years with the broadcaster. 

Deadline: Studiocanal Takes Minority Equity Stake In UK ‘The Outrun’ Production House Brock Media

Story from Deadline:

Studiocanal has acquired a minority stake in Sarah Brocklehurst’s UK production house Brock Media as part of a partnership deal announced by the pan-European production and distribution arm of Canal+ on Wednesday.

Deadline: BBC Board Role Up For Grabs After Charlotte Moore’s Exit As Chief Content Officer

Story from Deadline:

The BBC could decide to remove the role of chief content officer from the board and prioritize other operations as the UK broadcaster looks to fill an empty seat at its top table.

Advanced Television: Kemp to host Premier League Friday show on Sky Sports News

Story from Advanced Television:

As the 2025/26 Premier League season readeis for kicks off on August 15th – with a minimum of 215 matches exclusively live on Sky Sports – Sky Sports News is launching a new weekday magazine programme: The Premier League Show. 

Advanced Television: The Ashes exclusively on TNT Sports

Story from Advanced Television:

TNT Sports will be the home of the England men’s cricket team this winter after agreeing a deal with Cricket Australia to broadcast The Ashes live and exclusively across its TV channels, streaming service and social platforms.

The Sun: Iconic TV channel axes UK music production after almost three decades as it becomes latest casualty of streaming

Story from The Sun:

I used to love going to my best mate’s house to watch MTV when I was a kid in the Nineties because my parents were too tight to pay for extra TV channels.

Broadband TV News: Manchester City club content available on DAZN platform

Story from Broadband TV News:

DAZN and Manchester City Football Club have announced the launch of a dedicated club environment on the DAZN platform.

Daily Mail: Naga Munchetty could face investigation after string of complaints

Story from Daily Mail:

Presenter Naga Munchetty could face an investigation from BBC bosses after she was accused of bullying a junior colleague.

Advanced Television: Every match of The Hundred 2025 live on BBC

Story from Advanced Television:

The Hundred returns this August with live coverage of all 68 games across BBC Sport.

Deadline: BBC Faces Pressure To Pull Last Season Of ‘MasterChef’ Featuring Wallace & Torode Before August 6 Launch Date

Story from Deadline:

The new season of MasterChef is coming August 6 but pressure is growing on the BBC to shelve the last ever series to feature fired presenters Gregg Wallace and John Torode.

Broadband TV News: BBC launches new campaign for publicly funded service

Story from Broadband TV News:

The BBC has launched a new campaign to highlight its position and the value it brings to audiences.

Paramount Global/Skydance merger - Deadline; “There’s Nervousness Because There’s Change”: How The Paramount-Skydance Merger Could Impact The UK’s Small But Mighty Channel 5

Story from Deadline:

The question of what will happen to Paramount Global’s quite considerable international footprint has been a live one throughout the media giant’s protracted Skydance merger journey.

Radio Today: BBC to reduce news quotas on Asian Network and Radio Foyle

Story from Radio Today:

Ofcom has approved the BBC’s request to reduce its news and current affairs quotas for both BBC Radio Foyle and BBC Asian Network, following a consultation earlier this year.

Virgin Media O2 set to make some changes to U Media on Demand next month

Information from Cable forum:

"From 11th August, the U app will be the only way to watch U&Dave, U&Drama, U&W & U&Yesterday on demand.

Deadline: ‘Good Morning Britain’ U.S. Correspondent Noel Phillips To Exit Amid Job Cuts

Story from Deadline:

Good Morning Britain journalist Noel Phillips is expected to leave the breakfast show after more than four years amid sweeping redundancies across ITV‘s daytime brands.

Premier Sports has lost the TV Rights to NHL

DAZN have won the TV Rights to show the NHL on a global basis (excluding USA, Canada and Nordic Countries).

Advanced Television: BBC, Met Office partnership

Story from Advanced Television:

The BBC and the Met Office are forming a partnership which they say will deliver “the most trusted and accurate weather service to everyone in the UK”.

Advanced Television; Ofcom: YouTube viewing overtakes ITV in UK

Story from Advanced Television:

YouTube is leading the charge in the streaming takeover of TV sets, with the service now the first place younger viewers go as soon as they switch on, according to Ofcom’s annual report on the nation’s media habits.

STV News: Scottish couple 'dumped' from Gogglebox after three years

Story from STV News:

A Glasgow couple has been “dumped” from Gogglebox after more than three years on the show.

Deadline: Warner Bros. International Television Production Moving To Discovery Global After Split

Story from Deadline:

Warner Bros. Discovery on Monday unveiled its post-split leadership plan, but absent from the detail was any mention of the Warner Bros International Television Production studio.

Deadline: BBC Resolved Nearly 300 Employment Disputes Using Settlement Deals

Story from Deadline:

The BBC has revealed that it signed nearly 300 settlement deals with staffers over the past decade to stop disputes escalating to an employment tribunal.

Warner Bros. Discovery Linear channels reveal their Post-Split Company name

When the Warner Bros Discovery split happen - The following channels will be own by Discovery Global here in the UK:

Broadband TV News: New three-tier plan for UK Discovery+ subscribers

Story from Broadband TV News:

Warner Bros. Discovery is to offer a new sports only premium tier as part of a restructuring of its subscriber options.

Advanced Television: 12.2m watch Lionesses’ Euro 2025 victory on BBC

Story from Advanced Television:

A peak live audience of 12.2 million watched England’s historic back-to-back Women’s Euro final on July 27th across all BBC platforms, making it the most watched television moment of 2025 across all TV broadcasters.

RUMOUR - X: Are Comcast and Sky UK set to buy ITV PLC?

The following was given by an Media Boy UK follower on X:

Just had a Sky engineer out to replace the dish, he told me don’t be surprised if Sky buys ITV in the future, he said its really attracted to its ITV Studios, but also wants a top channel slot to feed viewers to its pay channels like in the us with NBC.

Advanced Television: BBC, ITV to share FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027

Story from Advanced Television:

As England’s Lionesses celebrated their Euro 2025 victory, beating Spain on penalties in the most-watched TV moment of the year so far, BBC Sport and ITV have announced that they’ve secured the joint rights to broadcast the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 in Brazil, ensuring that the biggest tournament in women’s football remains free-to-air for UK audiences.

Advanced Television: Merlin Entertainments sponsors Sky Cinema

Story from Advanced Television:

Sky Media has announced a collaboration with Merlin Entertainments, which will see the global attractions brand take over all Sky Cinema channels, in a new media partnership launching immediately.

Paramount Global can't close 5 due to it being an PSB Channel

Paramount Global can't close 5 due to it being an PSB Channel.

Advanced Television; Data: UK SVoD nears 20m subs

Story from Advanced Television:

Worldpanel by Numerator has found that paid-for ad supported streaming services are on track to surpass ad free services in UK households by Q2 2026.

Deadline: Lionsgate Halts Forced Closure Of EOne UK By Settling Unpaid Tax Bill

Story from Deadline:

Lionsgate has narrowly avoided the enforced closure of Entertainment One UK Limited, a British trading arm with revenues of more than £176M, after settling an unpaid tax bill.

BBC Sport: A year to go but no UK broadcaster for Glasgow Commonwealth Games

Story from BBC Sport:

With a year to go until the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow organisers have yet to secure a UK broadcaster to televise the event.

Variety: ITV Half Yearly Profits Drop 31% Despite Studios Gains, Digital Growth

Story from Variety:

U.K. media giant ITV posted a 31% drop in group adjusted EBITA (Earnings before interest, taxes, and amortization) for the first half of 2025, coming in at £146 million, down from £213 million a year earlier.

Advanced Television: TAC welcomes Ofcom Codes of Practice decision

Story from Advanced Television:

Welsh independent TV producers trade body TAC (Teledwyr Annibynnol Cymru) has welcomed the decision by broadcast regulator Ofcom not to proceed with proposed changes to the Codes of Practice which guide commissioning negotiations between UK public service broadcasters and independent producers.

Deadline: BBC & NBCUniversal Seeking Original British Idea For Next Show From Partnership That Brought ‘The Traitors’ & ‘Destination X’ To The World

Story from Deadline:

The next show from the mega partnership that has brought The Traitors and Destination X to the world will be original British IP, the BBC and NBCUniversal have said.

Deadline: BBC Will Air Next Season Of ‘MasterChef’ Featuring Gregg Wallace & John Torode

Story from Deadline:

The BBC will air the new series of MasterChef featuring Gregg Wallace and John Torode.

Advanced Television: UKTV’s North and Rosen handed expanded remits

Story from Advanced Television:

Multichannel broadcaster UKTV has announced that senior executives Steve North and Hilary Rosen will be handed expanded remits to take on greater responsibility for channels and content, following Richard Watsham’s decision to step down as Chief Creative Officer which will see the role close in September.

Media Guardian: Lisa Nandy trying to bully BBC over its Gaza coverage, says Wolf Hall director

Story from Media Guardian:

One of television’s most prominent directors has accused the culture secretary, Lisa Nandy, of attempting to “bully the BBC” over its coverage of Gaza, following her repeated attacks on its director general, Tim Davie.

Deadline: Warner Bros. Hires Sarah-Jane Wright As UK Head Of Physical Production

Story from Deadline:

Warner Bros. has hired Sarah-Jane Wright as its Head of Physical Production in the UK.

Advanced Television: Ofcom updates on Media Act implementation

Story from Advanced Television:

UK broadcast regulator Ofcom is consulting on its provisional view of the television selection services (TSS) it proposes should be designated under the Media Act 2024.

Deadline: BBC Smashes Creative Diversity Targets

Story from Deadline:

The BBC smashed its creative diversity targets by £60M last year, as the person responsible for ensuring the corporation works with under-represented voices tells us her team is now completely embedded in the commissioning process.

Advanced Television; Report: BBC invests £1.6bn in original TV content

Story from Advanced Television:

The BBC has published its Commissioning Report 2024/25, revealing a year of strong investment in UK content and outputs of its commissioning strategy across the UK.

BBC Sport: BBC expand Premiership Women's Rugby coverage

Story from BBC Sport:

BBC Sport will expand its women's rugby union coverage with a new deal to broadcast Premiership Women's Rugby matches for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 seasons.

Deadline: UK Government Should Change Law To Make Broadcaster Content Easy To Find On YouTube, Regulator Urges

Story from Deadline:

The UK government should intervene to make public broadcaster (PSB) content easier to find on YouTube, the regulator has urged, as it gravely posits that “time is running out” to save the sector.

BizAsia: BBC Asian Network’s annual cost remains at £7 million for fifth year

Story from BizAsia:

The BBC Asian Network spend for 2024-2025 remained at £7 million for the fifth year in a row.

BBC News; MasterChef crisis: Wallace and Torode were 'never friends'

Story from BBC News:

"Everyone is reeling."

Deadline: Elon Musk’s X Sets First UK Original With In-Season Docuseries On Premier League Club Burnley

Story from Deadline:

Elon Musk‘s X has set its first UK Original in the shape of docuseries Keeping The Faith about Premier League club Burnley, we can reveal.

Deadline: How ‘MasterChef’ UK Is Putting Its Own Survival On The Menu After A Manic Misconduct Scandal

Story from Deadline:

MasterChef is “much bigger than individuals” and can “absolutely survive and prosper.”

Advanced Television: Virgin Media TV offers 14 free South Asian channels

Story from Advanced Television:

From now until August 17th, Virgin Media is giving its TV customers access to 14 South Asian TV channels at no extra cost in celebration of South Asian Heritage Month.

Deadline: ‘MasterChef’ Creator & Owner Franc Roddam “Saddened” By Misconduct Storm On UK Series

Story from Deadline:

Franc Roddam, the British film and TV impresario who owns MasterChef, has said that he is pained by the presenter misconduct scandal that has engulfed the UK series.

BizAsia: Sony MAX UK to broadcast exclusive coverage of the World Championship of Legends Cricket 2025

Story from BizAsia:

Sony MAX UK has confirmed that it will exclusively broadcast the World Championship of Legends 2025.

Advanced Television: S4C reports record digital viewing

Story from Advanced Television:

S4C has reported that viewing hours across its digital platforms are at an all-time high.

Broadcast Sport: BBC iPlayer to stream up to 15 live Major League Baseball games

Story from Broadcast Sport:

BBC iPlayer will stream 11 consecutive Sundays of live Major League Baseball MLB Network broadcasts plus two Postseason doubleheaders.

Advanced Television: POP Channels on Pluto TV in UK

Story from Advanced Television:

Narrative Entertainment is expanding the reach of its children’s channels with the launch of POP, Tiny Pop and POP Up on FAST platform Pluto TV.

Advanced Television: CMF “deeply concerned” as Sky Kids ceases commissions

Story from Advanced Television:

Sky has announced that it is to halt children’s commissioning in favour of solely acquiring content for its Sky Kids service.

Media Guardian: Toxic behaviour in TV jeopardises key British industry, experts warn

Story from Media Guardian:

Toxic behaviour in British television is jeopardising one of the UK’s most important cultural and economic assets, industry experts have warned.

Advanced Television: Sky, ITV extend content and platform partnership

Story from Advanced Television:

Sky and ITV have announced an extension of their partnership, which will see ITV’s content and services remain available across all Sky TV platforms in the UK.

Advanced Television: Narrative launches TV ad sales house

Story from Advanced Television:

Narrative Entertainment has launched Frame in the UK, a fully independent, ad sales house bringing together broadcast experience and digital expertise.

Deadline: Finite Films & TV Opens Northern Ireland Office With Andrew Gunn Psychological Horror ‘The Fears’

Story from Deadline:

London-based production company Finite Films & TV has opened a new base in Northern Ireland‘s capital of Belfast.

Deadline: BBC Taking Longer Than Ever To Resolve Bullying Complaints Amid Misconduct Crackdown

Story from Deadline:

The BBC is taking longer than ever to resolve bullying and harassment complaints, as the UK broadcaster’s chair admitted that it remains an “unbearable” place to work for some.

BBC News: Who's missing from the BBC salaries list, and why?

Story from BBC News:

The BBC's annual report has been published, with Gary Lineker and Zoe Ball topping the star salaries list, probably for the last time.

BBC News: BBC sacks several people over 'abusive behaviour'

Story from BBC News:

The BBC has confirmed that several members of staff have been sacked following a recent review into the corporation's culture.

Hollywood Reporter: BBC Touts Record Digital Audience in Annual Report, Finds “No Evidence of Toxic Culture”

Story from Hollywood Reporter:

The BBC has reached a record number of people on its digital platforms and spotlighted a review into its workplace culture.

Variety: BBC Outlines Editorial Failures, Workplace Reform and Funding Strains in Annual Report: ‘We’ve Made Mistakes On and Off Screen’

Story from Variety:

The BBC has acknowledged a turbulent year marked by editorial lapses, internal cultural failures, and structural funding pressures, according to its 2024/25 annual report.

Deadline: BBC License Fee Income Hits Record High

Story from Deadline:

At last some good news for the BBC.

Deadline: ‘MasterChef’ Is “Much Bigger Than Individuals,” Says BBC Boss In Wake Of Gregg Wallace Exit

Story from Deadline:

Under fire BBC show MasterChef is “much bigger than individuals” and can “absolutely survive and prosper” without Gregg Wallace, the BBC Director General has said.

Deadline; After Numerous Scandals, BBC Boss Tim Davie Says He’s Had A “Tough Period” But Is Going Nowhere: “This Job Is Not One You Take If You Want A Quiet Life”

Story from Deadline:

Following numerous scandals, it was perhaps unsurprising that BBC Director General Tim Davie faced questions over his position at today’s Annual Report press briefing.

Deadline: Fiona Bruce & Nick Robinson Become Highest-Paid BBC News Presenters After Huw Edwards’ Exit

Story from Deadline:

BBC News has two new highest-paid presenters after Huw Edwards exited in ignominy last year.

Deadline; ‘Doctor Who’: BBC Studios Chief Says Disney Is “Key Partner” As Co-Pro Deal Hangs In Balance

Story from Deadline:

BBC Studios is “really committed to Doctor Who and is continuing to look at ways in which we can bring the show to fans,” according to its CEO Tom Fussell.

Deadline: ‘MasterChef’ Host John Torode Will Not Have Contract Renewed After Allegation Of Racist Language Upheld

Story from Deadline:

Gregg Wallace’s MasterChef co-host John Torode will not have his contract renewed after having a complaint against him upheld for racist language.

Advanced Television: MPs to quiz BBC leadership

Story from Advanced Television:

BBC Director General Tim Davie and Chair Samir Shah are to appear before the Culture, Media and Sport Committee of the UK House of Commons in September for a session on the work of the Corporation, including editorial standards and decision making, and its workplace culture.

Media Guardian: BBC to look at overhauling licence fee as 300,000 more households stop paying

Story from Media Guardian:

A further 300,000 households have stopped paying the licence fee, as the BBC said it was looking at overhauling the payment to secure the corporation’s future “for the long term”.

Advanced Television: 2.4m watch Chelsea win FIFA Club World Cup on 5

Story from Advanced Television:

5’s live coverage of the FIFA Club World Cup Final on July 13th, in which Chelsea beat Paris Saint-Germain 3-0, was watched by a peak of 2.4 million viewers on the linear channel.

Advanced Television: Ancestry channel sponsor deal with Sky History

Story from Advanced Television:

Hearst Networks UK has announced a new sponsorship partnership for Sky History and Sky History2 with Ancestry, the specialist in family history and consumer genomics.

Advanced Television: Premier Sports to show every Investec Champions Cup fixture

Story from Advanced Television:

Premier Sports will serve as the lead broadcaster of the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup in the UK and Ireland for the 2025/26 season.

Broadband TV News; U&GOLD to bring Fawlty Towers: The Play to TV audiences

Story from Broadband TV News:

U&GOLD has acquired the broadcast rights for Fawlty Towers: The Play.

Broadband TV News: BBC Annual Report warns of Big Tech threat; DG says Gaza “most challenging editorial issue”

Story from Broadband TV News:

The corporation has published its Annual Report, just 24 hours after a separate investigation into “inappropriate behaviour” by MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace had upheld more than half of the allegations against him.

Deadline: UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy Cools Attacks On BBC, Praising “Big Strides” In Gripping Crises

Story from Deadline:

UK culture secretary Lisa Nandy has reduced the temperature of her attacks on the BBC after the publication of two damning reports into misconduct allegations against Gregg Wallace and editorial failings on documentary, Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone.

Advanced Television: BBC reports record digital audiences for Wimbledon

Story from Advanced Television:

The Wimbledon tennis Grand Slam attracted a record breaking 69.3 million online requests for BBC Sport from June 30th to July 13th – the highest ever digital engagement for the championships on record.

Advanced Television; CMS Committee Chair: “Long way to go” with BBC complaints processes

Story from Advanced Television:

Dame Caroline Dinenage MP, Chair of the UK House of Commons Culture, Media and Sport Committee, has suggested that production company Banijay and the BBC need to “raise their game” in terms of complaints processes following the publication of the investigation into the behaviour of TV presenter Gregg Wallace.

Advanced Television: Byker Grove on ITVX, STV Player

Story from Advanced Television:

Nearly two decades after its final episode, Byker Grove has returned to UK screens – with classic episodes available to stream for free on STV Player and ITVX.

Media Guardian: BBC breached accuracy guidelines over Gaza documentary, review finds

Story from Media Guardian:

A BBC documentary about children in Gaza breached the corporation’s editorial guidelines for accuracy by failing to disclose its child narrator was the son of a Hamas official, an internal review has found.

Advanced Television: Channel 4 launching digital comedy channel

Story from Advanced Television:

Channel 4 has unveiled plans to launch a dedicated digital comedy channel for original unscripted comedy content.

Variety: BBC Cuts Ties With Gregg Wallace Following Inappropriate Conduct Investigation: Former Host’s ‘Return to “MasterChef” Is Untenable’

Story from Variety:

The BBC has officially severed ties with longtime “MasterChef” presenter Gregg Wallace following the publication of an independent investigation into his conduct, marking the end of his 20-year tenure on the flagship culinary competition series.

Deadline; BBC To Publish Delayed Review Of Gaza Doc Debacle: “Everyone Feels Like They Could Be The Fall Guy”

Story from Deadline:

When the BBC screened Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone in February, there were hopes that the film would win awards.

Advanced Television: BBC extends Athletic Ventures deal

Story from Advanced Television:

BBC Sport and Athletic Ventures have confirmed a new five-year deal to broadcast coverage of some of the biggest UK athletics events, including the London Athletics Meet, until 2029.

Media Guardian: Thousands of BBC jobs at risk as broadcaster considers major outsourcing drive

Story from Media Guardian:

The BBC is examining a significant outsourcing drive that could put thousands of jobs at risk as it desperately searches for savings, the Guardian understands.

Deadline; Gregg Wallace: Banijay Hired Welfare Coach To Support ‘MasterChef’ Star For Months Amid Misconduct Claims

Story from Deadline:

MasterChef producer Banijay UK hired a full-time welfare specialist to support presenter Gregg Wallace as he faced misconduct allegations.

Advanced Television: Scottish Rugby tests on Premier Sports

Story from Advanced Television:

Scottish rugby fans can watch full live coverage of Scotland’s two remaining tests on their summer Pacific tour on Premier Sports – with a big fixture against Fiji in the early hours on July 12th (Premier Sports 2 from 3.55am UK – repeated at 8.30am UK).

Advanced Television: NBCU’s The Paper coming to Sky

Story from Advanced Television

Sky has announced that the new US comedy series The Paper will be landing on September 5th in the UK on Sky and streaming service NOW.

Deadline; BBC Tells ‘MasterChef’ Host Gregg Wallace: Your Conduct Is Threat To Safety Of Co-Workers

Story from Deadline:

The BBC has told Gregg Wallace that it can no longer work with the former MasterChef presenter because his behavior is a threat to the safety of others.

Variety: ‘Neighbours’ Wraps Final Production for Prime Video as 40-Year Australian Soap Ends Revival With ‘Possibilities for a Future Chapter’

Story from Variety:

Production on the iconic Australian soap opera “Neighbours” has officially wrapped for Prime Video, with the cast filming their final scenes at Nunawading studios on Friday.

Advanced Television: Samsung Ads promotes Barnett to Head of UK Sales

Story from Advanced Television:

Samsung Ads, the advertising arm of Samsung Electronics’ media division, has promoted Lauren Barnett to Head of UK Sales.

Advanced Television: 5’s Milkshake grows live action slate

Story from Advanced Television:

5’s Milkshake has commissioned new preschool series, Move It, Milkshakers! from Doc Hearts, alongside two additional seasons of the factual entertainment format, Animal Care Club from Daisybeck Studios.

Broadband TV News: Macron announces UK support for Eutelsat

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French President Emmanuel Macron has said the UK will follow France with a new investment in European satellite operator Eutelsat.

Deadline; Channel 4 Launches Comedy YouTube Channel As Digital Boss Reveals Strategy Insight: “The Show Starts At Minus 10 Seconds”

Story from Deadline:

Having kickstarted the careers of David Mitchell, Chris Morris and Jamie Demetriou, Channel 4 is taking its rich comedy heritage to YouTube with the launch of a new channel.

Variety: Disney and ITV Strike ‘First-of-Its-Kind’ Deal to Share Select Content Across Streaming Platforms

Story from Variety:

Disney and U.K. network ITV have signed a pact billed as a “first-of-its-kind initiative” that will see them share a curated selection of content across their streaming services.

Variety: Banijay U.K. Chief Addresses Gregg Wallace Scandal as 50 More Accusers Come Forward

Story from Variety:

Banijay U.K. executive chair Patrick Holland confronted the mounting Gregg Wallace scandal head-on during a London media dinner Tuesday evening, hours after BBC News revealed that the longtime “MasterChef” presenter had been sacked following 50 new allegations of misconduct.

Advanced Television: SPFL, Premier Sports extend Premier Sports Cup deal

Story from Advanced Television:

The SPFL has signed a deal with Premier Sports to extend their Premier Sports Cup coverage and title sponsorship until 2031.

Deadline: Edinburgh TV Festival To Spotlight “Truth & Trust In The Media” With Former BBC News Boss Delivering MacTaggart

Story from Deadline:

Former BBC News chief James Harding will deliver the annual Edinburgh TV Festival MacTaggart lecture as the fest turns 50.

Deadline: UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy Accused Of Jeopardizing BBC Independence After Repeated Attacks On Tim Davie

Story from Deadline:

British culture secretary Lisa Nandy’s repeated attacks on BBC boss Tim Davie have sparked concern about the national broadcaster’s independence, with a Deadline analysis revealing the frequency of her interventions when compared with Conservative predecessors.

Deadline: ‘MasterChef’ Host Gregg Wallace Attacks BBC Amid Reports He’s Been Fired After Misconduct Probe

Story from Deadline:

Gregg Wallace has launched a furious attack on the BBC amid reports that he has been fired from hosting MasterChef UK following an inquiry into his conduct.

Advanced Television: Watsham to exit UKTV

Story from Advanced Television:

UKTV has announced that Richard Watsham, Chief Creative Officer at UKTV and Global Director of Acquisitions for BBC Studios/UKTV, will step down from his roles in September following a 14-year tenure in the business.

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

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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.