Channel 4 to make E4 free to air on Freeview
Channel 4's E4 channel will become free to air on Freeview at the end of May, timed to coincide with the new Big Brother series.…
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They're downloading TV shows
Research by Envisional says nearly 20% of TV show downloads originate in the UK, and its COO recommends TV companies offer paid downloads to compete with piracy.…
Out of jail - hurrah!
Pete Doherty has been released from Pentonville Prison after his bail was paid and says he is determined to stay clean.…
Satellite radio network could come to Europe
SES Global is reportedly in talks with Alcatel about launching a European satellite radio network to rival UK digital radio.…
Musicchoice turn on festive stream
Sky users can access a new Christmas music channel, So This Is Christmas, on Music Choice until 31 December.…
Freeview competing well with Sky
Freeview homes are expected to overtake Sky subscriptions by the end of next year, with Top-up TV also expecting growth.…
Sky launch designer set top boxes
Sky is launching limited edition Sky+ boxes with designs by Matthew Williamson, Eley Kisimoto, Neisha Crosland and Wale Adeyemi, sold through Selfridges for Christmas.…
ITV3 to appear on Sky after all
ITV has bought Sky's 49.5% stake in Granada Sky Broadcasting, allowing ITV3 to launch on Sky with Granada Plus switching over to the new channel.…
New digital channel hopes to take on Beeb and ITV in light entertainment
A new digital channel, The Great British Television Channel, backed by celebrities including Chris Tarrant and Carol Vorderman, will launch on Sky on Christmas Eve.…
Dawn Airey says ITV too formulaic
Sky Networks managing director Dawn Airey has criticised ITV's schedules as formulaic, warning viewers will drift to other channels.…
Freeview now in 4.5 million homes
The BBC-backed digital TV platform Freeview is now in 4.5 million homes, becoming a significant competitor to Sky, which has 7 million subscribers.…
OfCom may force BBC to open its radio archive to commercial stations
OfCom chief Stephen Carter says he may force the BBC to open its radio archive to commercial stations, and has ruled out an early deadline for analogue radio switch-off.…