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Monday, 11 August 2025
Latest News from Media Boy UK HQ on Virgin Media UK latest channel changes
Last updated on June 24th 2025 (THIS POST WILL STAY AT TOP OF BLOG):
Coming up Changes to Virgin Media, Sky Q and Freesat
Here is a list of Changes at time of posting (Up until 2029):
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Wednesday, 6 August 2025
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.
Labels:
Advanced Television,
HD Channels,
ITV,
ITVX,
Liberty Global,
Local TV,
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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.
Tuesday, 5 August 2025
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.
Labels:
HD Channels,
Local TV,
Media Boy UK,
On Demand,
Red Button,
Sony Pictures,
Streaming,
The BBC
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.
Monday, 4 August 2025
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.
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HD Channels,
Media Boy UK,
News UK,
On Demand,
Paramount Global,
Red Button
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.
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DAZN UK,
Media Boy UK,
On Demand,
Red Button,
Streaming
Saturday, 2 August 2025
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.
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Daily Mail,
HD Channels,
Local TV,
Media Boy UK,
On Demand,
Red Button,
Streaming,
The BBC
Friday, 1 August 2025
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.
Labels:
HD Channels,
Local TV,
Media Boy UK,
On Demand,
Red Button,
Streaming,
The BBC
Thursday, 31 July 2025
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.
Labels:
HD Channels,
ITV,
ITVX,
Liberty Global,
Local TV,
Media Boy UK,
On Demand,
Red Button,
Streaming,
STV,
STV Player
Wednesday, 30 July 2025
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).
Labels:
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HD Channels,
Media Boy UK,
On Demand,
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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.
Labels:
Advanced Television,
Channel 4,
ITV,
Local TV,
Media Boy UK,
On Demand,
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Red Button,
S4C,
Streaming,
STV,
The BBC
Tuesday, 29 July 2025
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.
Labels:
All3Media,
Channel 4,
HD Channels,
Local TV,
Media Boy UK,
On Demand,
Red Button,
S4C,
Streaming,
STV
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.
Labels:
HD Channels,
Local Radio,
Local TV,
Media Boy UK,
Media Boy UK Radio News,
On Demand,
Red Button,
S4C,
Streaming,
The BBC
Monday, 28 July 2025
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.
Labels:
Advanced Television,
HD Channels,
ITV,
ITVX,
Local TV,
Media Boy UK,
On Demand,
Red Button,
Streaming,
STV,
STV Player,
The BBC
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.
Labels:
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Media Boy UK,
Netflix,
On Demand,
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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.
Labels:
Advanced Television,
HD Channels,
ITV,
ITVX,
Local TV,
Media Boy UK,
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Red Button,
Streaming,
STV,
STV Player,
The BBC
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.
Friday, 25 July 2025
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.
Thursday, 24 July 2025
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.
Labels:
HD Channels,
ITV,
ITVX,
Liberty Global,
Local TV,
Media Boy UK,
On Demand,
Red Button,
Streaming
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.
Wednesday, 23 July 2025
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.
Labels:
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Local TV,
Media Boy UK,
On Demand,
Red Button,
Sky UK Plc (Comcast),
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The BBC
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.
Labels:
HD Channels,
Local TV,
Media Boy UK,
On Demand,
Red Button,
Streaming,
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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.
Tuesday, 22 July 2025
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.
Labels:
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Local Radio,
Local TV,
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Media Boy UK Radio News,
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The BBC
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.
Monday, 21 July 2025
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.
Labels:
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ITV,
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S4C,
STV,
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Sunday, 20 July 2025
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.
Saturday, 19 July 2025
BBC News; MasterChef crisis: Wallace and Torode were 'never friends'
Story from BBC News:
"Everyone is reeling."
Labels:
Banijay UK,
HD Channels,
Local TV,
Media Boy UK,
On Demand,
Red Button,
Streaming,
The BBC
Friday, 18 July 2025
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.
Labels:
Advanced Television,
HD Channels,
Media Boy UK,
Sony Pictures
Thursday, 17 July 2025
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.
Labels:
Banijay UK,
HD Channels,
Local TV,
Media Boy UK,
Streaming,
The BBC
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.
Labels:
Advanced Television,
HD Channels,
Local TV,
Media Boy UK,
On Demand,
Red Button,
S4C,
Streaming,
The BBC
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.
Labels:
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HD Channels,
Local TV,
Media Boy UK,
Red Button,
Streaming
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.
Wednesday, 16 July 2025
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.
Labels:
HD Channels,
Local TV,
Media Boy UK,
Media Guardian,
On Demand,
Red Button,
Streaming,
The BBC
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.
Labels:
HD Channels,
Local Radio,
Local TV,
Media Boy UK,
Media Boy UK Radio News,
On Demand,
Red Button,
S4C,
Streaming,
The BBC
Tuesday, 15 July 2025
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.
Labels:
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Local Radio,
Local TV,
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Media Boy UK Radio News,
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The BBC
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.
Labels:
HD Channels,
Local Radio,
Local TV,
Media Boy UK,
Media Boy UK Radio News,
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The BBC
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.
Labels:
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Local Radio,
Local TV,
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Media Boy UK Radio News,
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S4C,
The BBC
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.
Labels:
Banijay UK,
HD Channels,
Local TV,
Media Boy UK,
On Demand,
Red Button,
Streaming,
The BBC
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.
Labels:
HD Channels,
Local Radio,
Local TV,
Media Boy UK,
Media Boy UK Radio News,
On Demand,
Red Button,
S4C,
Streaming
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 afterHuw Edwardsexited 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.
Labels:
Disney,
HD Channels,
Local TV,
Media Boy UK,
On Demand,
Red Button
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.
Labels:
Banijay UK,
HD Channels,
Local TV,
Media Boy UK,
On Demand,
Red Button,
Streaming,
The BBC
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.
Monday, 14 July 2025
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.
Labels:
Advanced Television,
HD Channels,
Local TV,
Media Boy UK,
On Demand,
Red Button,
Streaming,
The BBC
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.
Labels:
Advanced Television,
Banijay UK,
HD Channels,
Local TV,
Media Boy UK,
On Demand,
Red Button,
Streaming,
The BBC
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.
Labels:
Advanced Television,
ITV,
ITVX,
Liberty Media,
Local TV,
Media Boy UK,
On Demand,
Red Button,
Streaming,
STV,
STV Player
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.
Labels:
HD Channels,
Local TV,
Media Boy UK,
Media Guardian,
On Demand,
Red Button,
The BBC
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.
Labels:
Banijay UK,
HD Channels,
Local TV,
Media Boy UK,
On Demand,
Red Button,
The BBC
Saturday, 12 July 2025
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.
Labels:
HD Channels,
Local TV,
Media Boy UK,
On Demand,
Red Button,
Streaming,
The BBC
Friday, 11 July 2025
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.
Labels:
Advanced Television,
HD Channels,
Local TV,
Media Boy UK,
On Demand,
Red Button,
Streaming,
The BBC
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.
Labels:
Banijay UK,
HD Channels,
Local TV,
Media Boy UK,
On Demand,
Red Button,
The BBC
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).
Labels:
Advanced Television,
HD Channels,
Media Boy UK,
Premier Sports
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.
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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.
Thursday, 10 July 2025
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
Story from Broadband TV News:
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.
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Wednesday, 9 July 2025
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.
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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.
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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.
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Tuesday, 8 July 2025
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.
Monday, 7 July 2025
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.
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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.
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Saturday, 5 July 2025
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Friday, 4 July 2025
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.
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Thursday, 3 July 2025
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Wednesday, 2 July 2025
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.
Tuesday, 1 July 2025
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.
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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.
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Monday, 30 June 2025
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Saturday, 28 June 2025
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.
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Friday, 27 June 2025
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.
Thursday, 26 June 2025
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.
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Wednesday, 25 June 2025
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.
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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.
Tuesday, 24 June 2025
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.
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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.
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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
Monday, 23 June 2025
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.”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Saturday, 21 June 2025
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.
Friday, 20 June 2025
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.
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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.
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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.
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Thursday, 19 June 2025
C21 Media: BBC Studios Productions launches reality label, hires ITV’s Peter Tierney to lead
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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.
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Broadcast Sport: S4C unveils Women’s Euro and Lions Men’s Tour plans
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Wednesday, 18 June 2025
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.
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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.
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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.
Tuesday, 17 June 2025
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
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Monday, 16 June 2025
Deadline: Tubi UK Strikes Content Deals With NBCUniversal, AMC & Sony
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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.
Sunday, 15 June 2025
Media Guardian: Sky Sports News’ golden age at an end as rival platforms turn up the volume
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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.
Saturday, 14 June 2025
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
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Channel 4 has opened its 4Skills Business Boost 2025 programme to indies outside of London.
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Friday, 13 June 2025
C21 Media: ITN’s Tim Forrest promoted to head of distribution and commercial innovation
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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
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During the ITV Showcase in Manchester on June 12th, the broadcaster unveiled three new commercial innovations.
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Broadband TV News; Mike Fries: UK government ‘anxious’ altnets could collapse
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The chief executive of Liberty Global has claimed business secretary Jonathan Reynolds wants big telecoms companies to rescue struggling altnets.
Thursday, 12 June 2025
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
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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.
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Deadline: BBC News Journalists Lodge Ageism Complaint As They Face Being Fired Under Newsdesk Merger
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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
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The Doctor Who tardis is heading to BBC pre-school channel CBeebies.
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Variety: BBC Blasts David Walliams for Making Nazi Salutes During Comedy Show Recording
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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.
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Wednesday, 11 June 2025
Advanced Television: Major League Cricket on Premier Sports
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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.
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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.
Tuesday, 10 June 2025
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.
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Daily Mail: Wimbledon to be aired on new TV channel for the first time
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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.
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