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

Story from BBC News Scotland:

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

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

Reports:

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

Virgin Media O2 to close Women Football FAST Channel next month

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

Source: V6 Boxes.

Advanced Television: BBC Sport signs European Gymnastics Championships deal

Story from Advanced Television:

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

BBC News: Wynne Evans to leave BBC after Strictly controversy

Story from BBC News:

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

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

Story from Deadline:

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

Advanced Television: ITV draws biggest Sunday audience of 2025

Story from Advanced Television:

ITV has reported its biggest Sunday audience of 2025.

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

Information from Virgin Media O2's V6 Box:

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

Virgin Media O2 to axe Islam Channel Urdu next week

Information from Virgin Media O2's V6 Boxes:

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

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

Story from Radio Today:

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

Deadline: Banijay Appoints Factual Drama Chief

Story from Deadline:

Banijay UK is doubling down on factual drama.

Advanced Television: Tulipop Tales signs new broadcast, streaming deals

Story from Advanced Television:

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

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

Story from The Sun:

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

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

Story from Advanced Television:

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

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

Story from Daily Mail:

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

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

Story from The Sun:

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

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

Story from Daily Mail:

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

Advanced Television: Puffin Rock returning on BBC

Story from Advanced Television:

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

Advanced Television: Commissioning boost for BBC regional production

Story from Advanced Television:

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

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

Story from Daily Mail:

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

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

Story from BizAsia:

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

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

Story from Media Guardian:

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

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

Story from Daily Mail:

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

Advanced Television: TAC airs Channel 4 production plans concerns

Story from Advanced Television:

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

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

Story from Sport Business:

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

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

Story from Daily Mail:

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

Advanced Television: 5 scores FTA England cricket deal

Story from Advanced Television:

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

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

Story from Deadline:

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

Deadline: ITV Returns For More ‘Piglets’

Story from Deadline:

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

Deadline: BBC Studios Names Audio Chiefs

Story from Deadline:

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

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

Story from C21 Media:

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

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

Story from The Media Leader:

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

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

Story from Advanced Television:

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

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

Story from BBC News:

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

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

Story from BBC News:

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

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

Story from Deadline:

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

Advanced Television: RTL AdAlliance, Virgin Media O2 ad partnership

Story from Advanced Television:

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

BBC News: Broadcaster STV to launch commercial radio station

Story from BBC News:

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

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

Story from Deadline:

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

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

Story from BBC News:

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

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

Story from Deadline:

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

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

Story from C21 Media:

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

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

Story from Deadline:

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

Deadline: ITV To Cut 220 Jobs In Major Daytime Overhaul

Story from Deadline:

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

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

Story from Advanced Television:

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

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

Story from Media Guardian:

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

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

Story from Bizasia:

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

BBC News: Gary Lineker expected to leave the BBC

Story from BBC News:

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

Broadband TV News: BT close to TNT Sports sale

Story from Broadband TV News:

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

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

Story from Deadline:

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

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

Story from GB News:

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

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

Story from CityAM:

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

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

Story from Advanced Television:

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

Advanced Television: BBC extends rights for Great North and Manchester Runs

Story from Advanced Television:

BBC Sport and The Great Run Company have signed a new deal to keep the Great North Run and Great Manchester Run, free-to-air for audiences across the UK.

Prolific North: ITV’s Northern chief exits as big changes set for Coronation Street and Emmerdale

Story from Prolific North:

There’s a big change coming behind the scenes at ITV, as the man overseeing both Coronation Street and Emmerdale – and ITV’s entire Northern operation – has confirmed he’s stepping down.

Prolific North; Tim Davie: BBC licence fee needs reform

Story from Prolific North:

BBC director general Tim Davie has told an audience in MediaCity that he believes the era of the licence fee is not over as the broadcaster looks ahead to its charter renewal in 2027 with widespread calls, particularly among the right-leaning media, to end the publicly funded model at one of their biggest competitors.

RTÉ News: BBC reporter denies 'box ticking' to corroborate allegation against Adams

Story from RTÉ News:

A BBC journalist has rejected a suggestion that she engaged in "a box-ticking exercise" when finding sources to corroborate an allegation against Gerry Adams which is at the centre of a defamation case.

BBC News: BBC Scotland appoints Howard Simpson as head of news

Story from BBC News:

BBC Scotland has appointed Howard Simpson as its new head of news and current affairs.

BBC News: BBC boss vows to tackle Britain's 'crisis of trust'

Story from BBC News:

The BBC can help tackle a "crisis of trust" in UK society, the broadcaster's director general has said.

Deadline: ITV Says Studios Arm Will Grow “Faster Than The Global Content Market” This Year Amid Sale Speculation & Q1 Results

Story from Deadline:

ITV Studios will grow “faster than the global content market” this year, ITV has said, although turnover in the production-distribution arm remained virtually flat during the first quarter of this year.

Hollywood Reporter: ITV Sees No “Direct Impact” From Possible Film Tariffs, Studios Unit Returns to Growth After Strikes

Story from Hollywood Reporter:

ITV Studios “returned to growth following the impact of the U.S. strikes and is on course to achieve good growth in total revenues over the full year, weighted towards the second half,” as previously guided, U.K. TV giant ITV said on Thursday.

City AM: Channel 5 pockets snooker and darts

Story from City AM:

Fresh from bagging Club World Cup games, Channel 5 is set to snap up darts and snooker’s free-to-air rights in an attempt to capitalise on the growing popularity of both sports.

Deadline: BBC Will Only Work With Talent Who Sign Up To New Anti-Bullying Standards, Director General Reveals

Story from Deadline:

The BBC will only work with top talent who sign up to a new set of anti-bullying standards in film and TV, according to the Director General, as he said the public “no longer believes the people in power are acting in their interests.”

RTÉ News: BBC journalist took 'utmost care' to corroborate Adams allegation, court told

Story from RTÉ News:

A BBC journalist has told the High Court she took the utmost care to corroborate an allegation against Gerry Adams which is at the centre of a defamation case taken by the former Sinn Féin president.

Broadband TV News: Director-General sets out vision for BBC to build trust

Story from Broadband TV News:

The BBC Director-General has put the organisation at the centre of a restoration of public trust in society.

BBC News: How can traditional British TV survive the US streaming giants?

Story from BBC News:

Just before Christmas, in a private dining room in the upmarket Charlotte Street Hotel in the heart of London's Fitzrovia area, the BBC's director general gathered some of the UK's leading TV creatives and executives for lunch.

Advanced Television: Ofcom addresses regulation of classic films, TV

Story from Advanced Television:

Ofcom has acknowledged the recent debate about old films and TV shows being broadcast on TV in the UK.

Advanced Television: Global Champions partners with ITV

Story from Advanced Television:

Global Champions has announced a new broadcasting partnership with ITV, bringing highlights from the prestigious Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) and GCL team series to audiences across the UK for the entire 2025 season.

RTÉ News: Allegations against Gerry Adams 'thoroughly investigated', court told

Story from RTÉ News:

The High Court has heard that allegations made in a BBC Spotlight programme about the former Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams were corroborated by as many as five other people.

Deadline; ‘Celebrity Traitors UK’: BBC Finally Unveils Lineup As Stephen Fry, Nick Mohammed, Paloma Faith & 16 Others Enter The Castle

Story from Deadline:

Cameras are rolling in the Scottish Highlands on Celebrity Traitors UK and lineup has finally been confirmed by the BBC.

BizAsia: GB News failed to comply with data request from Narinder Kaur, says ICO

Story from BizAsia:

GB News have been told to conduct an internal review after the UK’s data watchdog ruled the channel broke the law, by failing to hand over personal information to broadcaster and social commentator Narinder Kaur.

Broadband TV News: Ofcom launches consultation on changes to ‘politicians as presenters’ rules

Story from Broadband TV News:

Ofcom is consulting on a change to Rule 5.3 of the Broadcasting Code and accompanying Guidance, which relates to politicians presenting news.

Broadband TV News: Government confirms Delyth Evans as Chair of S4C

Story from Broadband TV News:

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has confirmed Delyth Evans as the new Chair of S4C.

Deadline: Netflix UK Boss Anne Mensah Rules Herself Out Of BBC Content Chief Race

Story from Deadline:

Anne Mensah has said she has unfinished business at Netflix amid speculation linking her to the BBC content chief role vacated by Charlotte Moore.

Media Guardian: Ministers demand BBC World Service plan for cuts as aid budget slashed

Story from Media Guardian:

David Lammy is asking BBC bosses to draw up tens of millions of pounds’ worth of cuts to the World Service as part of the spending review, as the fallout continues from Keir Starmer’s decision to slash the aid budget.

Deadline: Universal Television Alternative Studio UK Sets Creative Team

Story from Deadline:

The creative team at newly-rebranded Made in Chelsea producer Universal Television Alternative Studio UK (UTAS UK) is taking shape.

Broadband TV News: TNT Sports agrees new long-term deals for Premiership Rugby

Story from Broadband TV News:

TNT Sports will continue as the home of English domestic rugby after agreeing new long-term deals with Premiership Rugby and Premiership Women’s Rugby.

Advanced Television: Channel 4 plans app reboot

Story from Advanced Television:

UK commercial PSB Channel 4 is to introduce a new app in 2026, suggesting it will better help the broadcaster to provide value to its advertisers, being much more accessible.

UK Cable TV Changes: Virgin Media O2 to launch Top up Channel for UEFA Cup's Finals

UK Cable TV Changes has reveal Virgin Media will broadcast the following UEFA Finals on Virgin UK Channel 527 called TNT Sports HD Final:

BBC News: BBC rejects claim it broke rules in Gerry Adams story

Story from BBC News:

The BBC has rejected an allegation that it broke the rules of responsible journalism in a story alleging Gerry Adams sanctioned a British agent's murder, the High Court in Dublin has heard.

Deadline: Layoffs Hit Universal International Studios

Story from Deadline:

There have been layoffs at The Day of The Jackal and One Day outfit Universal International Studios (UIS).

Broadband TV News: Government intervention needed to improve IPTV adoption

Story from Broadband TV News:

A new report for the Department for Culture, Media and Sport says while a natural shift towards IPTV can be expected, a significant number of households still rely solely on DTT, and without government intervention, some groups may find it difficult to adopt IPTV.

Deadline: Paramount UK & All3Media Bosses Debate Trump Tariff Plan Spooking The Industry: “Let’s Keep Calm & See What Happens”

Story from Deadline:

“The chat in the UK market is let’s keep calm and see what happens.”

Advanced Television: 2025 Snooker World Championship sets BBC streaming records

Story from Advanced Television:

The 2025 World Snooker Championship attracted large TV audiences with the tournament being streamed a record-breaking 29 million times across BBC iPlayer, the BBC Sport website and the BBC Sport app – an increase of 25 per cent on 2024.

Deadline: Tim Davie Says BBC Is “Bombarded By Regions” Across The UK Looking For Investment

Story from Deadline:

The BBC has been “pushing money out of London like it’s going out of fashion” but faces a dilemma when it comes to where in the UK to shift its spending, according to the Director General.

Deadline: Crisis? What Crisis? ITV Studios Bosses Reject Talk Of Gloom In The Scripted Market But Note British Limited Series Are Under Threat

Story from Deadline:

Bosses at ITV Studios have rejected the notion that there is a UK scripted funding crisis while batting away questions around sale rumors.

Deadline: ‘Saturday Night Live UK’ Commissioner Says British Version Is A “Risky Proposition”: “We Don’t Have That History Of Live Comedy In The UK”

Story from Deadline:

The SNL cast exit rumor may be whirring but Saturday Night Live UK is just beginning and commissioner Phil Edgar-Jones has been on a fact-finding mission in New York learning from Lorne Michaels and Jon Hamm.

Advanced Television; Research: FAST awareness remains low in UK

Story from Advanced Television:

ScreenThink, MTM’s market intelligence tool for the TV and video industry, has released the findings of its research report including an exploration of the current impact of FAST on the UK’s television landscape.

BBC News: Adams accuses BBC of claiming he has 'no reputation' to libel

Story from BBC News:

Gerry Adams has complained that the BBC is attempting to persuade a libel jury in Dublin that he has "no reputation whatsoever", as part of its defence against his claim for damages.

Deadline; Ofcom Boss: Landmark UK Supreme Court Ruling On Definition Of A Woman “May Affect” How Regulator Judges Complaints About TV Shows

Story from Deadline:

The landmark UK Supreme Court ruling on the definition of a woman could play a part in Ofcom’s assessment of complaints about TV shows, according to the regulator’s CEO.

Deadline: BBC Laments “Lapse In Editorial Standards” Over News Item On Prince Harry Interview

Story from Deadline:

The BBC has admitted to a misstep in editorial standards after a radio show failed to properly challenge claims made by Prince Harry during an interview last week.

Media Guardian: ITV and Channel 4 face summer of uncertainty amidst leadership issues and potential mergers

Story from Media Guardian:

With Channel 4 facing months of stopgap interim leadership and ITV in talks over a potential merger of its programme-making operation with a rival belonging to an Abu Dhabi-backed fund, the UK’s biggest free-to-air commercial broadcasters face a destabilising and uncertain summer.

Telco Titans: BT kicks off talks to exit TNT Sports venture — report

Story from Telco Titans:

BT Group are reportedly at early stages of discussions to offload 50% stake in venture to Warner Bros. Discovery.

Deadline; BBC Chairman Urges Disgraced Former News Anchor: “Do The Right Thing And Return The Money”

Story from Deadline:

Disgraced former BBC news anchor Huw Edwards has been urged to return the hundreds of thousands of pounds he received in salary while under arrest for making indecent images of children.

Televisual: Diederick Santer joins Sky as Commissioning Editor

Story from Televisual:

Former Britbox International chief creative officer and CEO of Kudos, Diederick Santer, has been appointed as Commissioning Editor at Sky.

Advanced Television: Virgin Media O2 sale on hold

Story from Advanced Television:

Liberty Global has reported Q1 2025 results with consolidated revenue of £1.03 billion, up 7.3% from Q1 2024, with CEO Mike Fries stating “the balance sheets of our core operating businesses are strong”.

Advanced Television: MPs to question Ofcom chiefs

Story from Advanced Television:

The Culture, Media and Sport Committee of the UK House of Commons is to question Ofcom Chief Executive Melanie Dawes and Chair Lord Grade on the work of the communications regulator.

BBC Sport: BBC and ECB agree new four-year rights deal

Story from BBC Sport:

The BBC have agreed a rights deal with the England and Wales Cricket Board which includes England men's and women's international highlights and live coverage of The Hundred for the next four years.

BBC News: BBC report was attempted hatchet job on me, says Adams

Story from BBC News:

Gerry Adams has described a BBC TV programme on the murder of an informer as an "attempted hatchet job" on him.

Daily Mail: Sky Sports News set to make well-known reporters redundant

Story from Daily Mail:

Sky Sports News is set to make a number of well-known faces redundant as part of a transformation of the channel.

Following Channel changes on Virgin Media UK today

List of Channel changes on Virgin Media UK today.

New channel:

Advanced Television: Channel 4 sets out AI principles

Story from Advanced Television:

UK commercial PSB Channel 4 has published its principles as how it sees, and plans to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) in its future activities.

Advanced Television; Report: UK advertising records £42.6bn spend in 2024

Story from Advanced Television:

The latest Advertising Association/WARC Expenditure Report shows that the UK’s ad market recorded a 10.4% increase in investment to a total of £42.6 billion in 2024.

Variety: U.K. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy Rules Out Streamer Levy

Story from Variety:

British Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has firmly rejected proposals for a levy on streaming platforms operating in the U.K., despite recent recommendations from a parliamentary committee suggesting such a measure could help support the country’s television drama sector.

Deadline: BBC’s Iconic Kids Show ‘Blue Peter’ Enters New Era With Format Revamp & Studio Move

Story from Deadline:

Blue Peter is a 67-year-old British television institution — and now the BBC is relaunching the kids series with a new format and studio home.

Deadline: Channel 4 Content Chief Admits To Staff His Future Is Uncertain Amid Dramatic Changing Of Guard

Story from Deadline:

Channel 4’s content chief Ian Katz has admitted to his team that his future is uncertain, meaning there could be a dramatic changing of the guard at the UK broadcaster following the dual exit of its CEO and chair.