Advanced Television: Virgin Media launches digital payment systems

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Virgin Media has become the first major UK telecoms provider to enable digital methods such as Apple Pay and Google Pay for recurring contract payments, providing an alternative to traditional direct debits.

U Media to rebrand Ailbi and Gold next month

U Media has confirmed the following things will happen on November 7th.

Broadband TV News: Netflix UK grows profits by £22m

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Netflix has seen the profits for its UK subsidiary grow by £22 million in 2023, according to a Companies House return.

Advanced Television: More Disney titles coming to ITVX

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ITV has acquired Welcome to Chippendales and Culprits from Disney Entertainment. Both series will be available to stream for free on ITVX later this year.

Advanced Television: Channel 4 reports “resilient performance”; Ofcom approval

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Channel 4 has published its annual report for 2023 – later in the year than usual due to the General Election – and provided in-year update on 2024 progress.

Deadline: UK Government Reviewing Decision To Refuse Planning Permission For James Cameron-Backed £750M Film Studio

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An appeal against the refusal to give planning permission to a James Cameron-backed £750M UK film studio has reached the UK government.

Deadline: Stormy Daniels & Boris Johnson To Guest On Channel 4’s U.S. Election Night Coverage

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UK broadcaster Channel 4 has booked Stormy Daniels and Boris Johnson to feature as guests on its first live U.S. election night show in 32 years.

Deadline: Channel 4 Posts Record Deficit As Content Chief Ian Katz Snubs Bonus

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Channel 4 posted its biggest deficit of all time last year in what was a chastening financial year, with content boss Ian Katz deciding to reject his bonus.

Deadline: Channel 4 Content Boss Criticizes Channel 5 For Failing To Challenge Phillip Schofield On ‘Cast Away’

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Phillip Schofield‘s swift return to TV on Channel 5 over the weekend has generated plenty headlines and the move has clearly dominated chatter at rival broadcasters.

That's Media to start Christmas on October 16th

My Virgin Media's V6 box is saying That's TV 3 will become That's Christmas from October 16th.

 

Deadline: Spotify EMEA Sales Boss Heading To Channel 4 To Run Commercial

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The head of sales for Spotify in EMEA is moving to Channel 4 to run the commercial team.

Broadband TV News: GB News facing “substantial fine” after losing High Court challenge

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GB News is heading for a substantial fine after the right-leaning channel failed in its High Court bid that would have blocked sanctions brought by the communications regulator Ofcom.

Deadline: ITV News Chief Michael Jermey Quits After 16 Years

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Michael Jermey, ITV‘s director of news and current affairs, has resigned after 16 years to chair the Disasters Emergency Committee.

Media Guardian: BBC cancels Boris Johnson interview after Laura Kuenssberg message gaffe

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The BBC has cancelled a prime-time interview with Boris Johnson after the presenter Laura Kuenssberg accidentally sent the former prime minister her briefing notes.

Broadband TV News: GB News goes to High Court to block Ofcom sanctions

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GB News has asked a High Court judge to prevent Ofcom from sanctioning the controversial order over a string of breaches of its programming code.

Broadband TV News: Sky Sports secures last minute deal for England’s cricket tour of Pakistan

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Sky has made an eleventh hour agreement with the Pakistan Cricket Board to screen coverage of England’s tour of Pakistan.

QVC+ app launches on Virgin Media UK

Media Boy UK HQ can confirmed that ''QVC+'' app has today on Virgin Media UK boxes.

Virgin Media's TVGo app launches on Apple TV devices

Virgin Media's TVGo app is now available on Apple TV devices.

Deadline; BBC Boss Tim Davie To Urge The TV Industry To Put Sustainability Content Front & Center: “We Have A Huge Creative Opportunity”

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BBC Director General Tim Davie will get on the front foot when it comes to sustainability and climate change this week and urge the industry to put content speaking to these issues front and center. Speaking at the Climate Creatives event this Wednesday, Davie will say that focusing on content that addresses sustainability and climate change is a “huge opportunity.”

Advanced Television: Valentine named Director of BBC Scotland

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The BBC has appointed journalist and editorial leader Hayley Valentine as its new Director in Scotland.