Advanced Television: ITV, Guinness bring audio descriptive commentary to Euro 2025

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ITV, in partnership with Guinness, is bringing live audio description commentary to its coverage of matches during UEFA Women’s Euro 2025.

Variety: U.K. Government Formally Rejects Streaming Levy, Doubles Down on Mixed Production Ecology

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The U.K. government has firmly rejected calls for a 5% levy on streaming platforms and mandatory IP retention rules, instead emphasizing the benefits of a “mixed ecology” that welcomes both international investment and local production in its formal response to parliamentary recommendations on British film and high-end television.

Broadband TV News: BBC makes new statement on Bob Vylan Glastonbury telecast (Exit)

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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

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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

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The World Downhill Skateboarding Championship (WDSC) has agreed a broadcast deal with Channel 4 in the UK.

The Media Leader: Can Tim Davie survive the Glastonbury scandal? (Edit)

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Davie’s authority has been undermined by his handling of Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury set and the refusal to pick up a new documentary on Gaza.

Daily Express: BBC could lose Wimbledon and face huge bill to stop Sky Sports or TNT snatching it

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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

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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

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UKTV has announced the commission of new series, Dom Chinea’s Cornish Workshop (5 x60’), produced by Beagle Media, for factual channel U&Yesterday and free streaming service U.

Media Guardian: Allies of BBC chief Tim Davie fear latest controversy may damage his leadership (Exited)

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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

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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

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BBC Breakfast editor Richard Frediani has returned to work as a misconduct row continues to grip the UK’s most-watched morning show.

Advanced Television: Genesis sponsors Channel 4 films

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Channel 4 Sales has announced that Genesis, the Korean premium car brand with the luxury experience, will sponsor film programming across Channel 4.

City AM: Sue Barker rebuffed approach from Sky Sports to front tennis coverage

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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

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Disney+ has announced a raft of reality commissions including the return of the iconic dating series Blind Date, reimagined for a contemporary audience.

Deadline: UK Culture Secretary Says BBC Has “Problem Of Leadership” After String Of Gaza Scandals (Story exited)

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UK culture secretary Lisa Nandy has launched a stinging attack on the BBC, accusing the broadcaster of having a “problem of leadership” after its latest editorial debacle over the Gaza conflict.

Deadline: BBC Says It “Regrets” Not Pulling Bob Vylan Glastonbury Set After Controversial Chants (Story exited)

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The BBC has said it “regrets” not cutting its live stream of Bob Vylan‘s controversial performance at Glastonbury.

Deadline: Toby Jones Talks UK Drama Sector’s “Existential” Crisis & Champions BBC

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Acting star Toby Jones has suggested the UK drama sector is going through an existential crisis as its grapples with developments such as the rise of AI and competition from globals streamers as well as growing income barriers for entry into the creative industries.

Advanced Television: Prime Video UK acquires True Crime package from Story Films

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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

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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.