Broadband TV News: Sky Sports and ITV agree ‘deal in principle’ to broadcast EFL Cup and EFL Championship fixtures

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Sky Sports and ITV have reached an agreement in principle to broadcast select fixtures from the EFL (Carabo) Cup free-to-air.

The Sun: BBC axes beloved property show and spin-off series with celebrity host in latest telly cull

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The BBC has axed a beloved property and its spin-off series in the broadcaster's latest telly cull.

BBC Sport: BBC signs new four-year audio deal for ICC events

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The BBC has signed a new four-year audio deal with the International Cricket Council (ICC) to broadcast all major global tournaments.

Broadcast Sport: S4C to air Wales men’s & women’s rugby

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Men’s Summer Series and women’s WXV playoff will be shown on Welsh language broadcaster.

Media Guardian: Gary Lineker says he regrets his tweet led to row with BBC instead of Mail

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Gary Lineker has said he regrets that a tweet he posted led to a fallout with the BBC, when it should have been a row between the broadcaster and the Daily Mail.

Advanced Television: BBC News at One readies Salford move

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The BBC’s News at One will be live from its new home in Salford for the first time on June 3rd, making it the first daily network TV news bulletin outside London.

Advanced Television: Narrative Entertainment unveils 2 new FAST channels

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Narrative Entertainment UK has announced two new FAST channel launches and the expansion of the GREAT! brand into the US market as it marks its third anniversary.

Broadcast Sport: ITV in talks over £15m Championship and Carabao Cup deal

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Public broadcaster discussing sub-licencing deal with Sky Sports for at least 19 matches-a-season.

Channel 4 set to close KISS TV next month

Just a day after Magic TV revealing that it will close on June 30th.

Sister channel KISS TV has now reveal onair that their will also close on June 30th on all networks.

The Sun: Cancelled Channel 5 axes beloved eighties reboot before series has even finished after ratings flop

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The Channel 5 reboot of the hit series Challenge Anneka has been pulled off air after just three episodes after ratings flop.

Deadline: BBC News Presenter Apologizes To Nigel Farage On Air For “Inflammatory Language” Accusation

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BBC News boss Deborah Turness’ proclamation late last week that “we will make mistakes” during the election period appears to already be coming true, with a leading news presenter being forced to apologize to Nigel Farage this afternoon.

Channel 4 set to close Magic TV next month

Magic TV has reveal onair that their will close on June 30th on all networks.

Deadline: Sky Swoops For Max’s ‘The Penguin’ TV Series

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Sky has swooped for The Penguin.

Deadline; UK General Election: BBC Details July 4 Coverage As News Teams Battle To Lock Down TV Debates With Haste

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The BBC has set its election night coverage for the July 4 poll as broadcasters battle to secure debates with Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer as soon as possible.

Advanced Television: Media committee Chair outlines achievements

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Dame Caroline Dinenage MP, Chair of the House of Commons Culture, Media and Sport Committee, has outlined some key achievements of the Committee and work that could be taken forward in the new Parliament, ahead of its dissolution, following the announcement of a General Election.

Deadline: BBC News Presenter Returns To Screen After A Year Off-Air, As Legal Battle Continues

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BBC news presenter Martine Croxall has returned to screen after being off-air for more than a year, while her legal battle with her employer still plays out.

The Sun: Sky customers told to upgrade their box or miss out on major TV boost coming this summer

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Millions of Sky customers have been told to upgrade their boxes, or they'll miss out on a major TV boost arriving this summer.

Deadline: Channel 4 To Air Episodes Of Hit Podcast ‘The Rest Is Politics’ In General Election Run-Up

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Channel 4 and The Rest is Politics have struck a first-of-its-kind deal that will see episodes of the smash hit podcast air on the network in the run up to the general election.

Advanced Television: MGM rolls out rebranded MGM+ in UK

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The MGM streaming service has rebranded as MGM+ and launched in the UK today (May 20th). The service is priced at £4.49 per month.

Digital TV Europe: ITV outlines Euro 2024 broadcasting plans

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UK free-to-air broadcaster ITV has outlined its broadcasting plans for its UEFA men’s Euro 2024 championship including a dedicated Euros 24/7 Channel on AVOD service ITVX.