All Freeview articles – Page 22
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FeaturesE4: A decade of TV innovation
The launch of E4 in 2001 created a whole new style of youth-skewing TV. In the 10 years since, the channel has proven consistently entertaining, daring and different, says Balihar Khalsa.
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NewsTrust under fire for iPlayer move
The BBC Trust has been criticised after it said that the BBC’s on-demand content should only be accessed via other TV platforms through its iPlayer.
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NewsChannel One to close in February
Channel One, the Freeview station fka Virgin 1, is to close next month following BSkyB’s acquisition of Virgin Media TV.
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NewsSky goes upmarket with Atlantic
Sky is kicking off a major push to convert “older, upmarket Freeview viewers” with the launch of scripted channel Sky Atlantic on 1 February.
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NewsViewers prefer TV classics at Christmas
TV viewers would prefer to see repeats of classics than new seasonal shows as they sink into the sofa for Christmas, a new survey claims.
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NewsBBC to create red button IPTV homepage
The BBC is developing a connected homepage for internet-connected Freeview HD set-top boxes to allow viewers to navigate red button content more easily.
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FeaturesWhat Does the Future Hold? The Next Big Things
From 3D to tapeless workflow and internet-connected TV, the broadcast industry is going through a period of unprecedented technological innovation – but the key players are up for the challenge.
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NewsUK can be '3D centre of excellence'
The UK could set a “leading benchmark” in the production of 3D content for TV, according to an industry executive.
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NewsSky to launch Arabic news channel
Sky has formed a joint venture with Abu Dhabi Media Investment Corp to launch an Arabic-language news channel across the Middle East and North Africa.
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NewsCrozier speaks of second switchover
Internet and television convergence has led to the advent of a second digital switchover, ITV chief executive Adam Crozier declared.
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NewsAxe red button comedy, says BBC Trust
The BBC Trust has recommended that the corporation should phase out its “red button” interactive service for comedy and drama programmes to save money.
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NewsGMG to relaunch Channel M
Manchester-based television station Channel M is to be relaunched by the Guardian Media Group (GMG) in May.
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CommentMixed signals on digital radio
How serious is the government and the BBC’s commitment to DAB?
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NewsFuture of Freeview in doubt
Freeview is fighting for its future after it emerged that top-level discussions have taken place about closing the organisation after digital switchover in 2012.
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NewsSNP calls for security over Alba
An MP for the Scottish National Party has called for “immediate assurances” that BBC’s Scottish language offering Alba will not be adversely affected by spending cuts put forward by the government.
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NewsBrooke to rejoin Channel 4
Dan Brooke, previously managing director of Discovery UK and indie Rare Day, is to become Channel 4’s first director of marketing, communications and corporate relations.
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NewsBBC1 HD launch date set
A high definition version of BBC1 has been scheduled for launch next month, with the first HD episode of EastEnders being prepared for broadcast on Christmas Day.
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CommentNo greenlight for Project Canvas
Ofcom has given less than a greenlight for YouView (fka Project Canvas), contrary to some reports of their ruling, says Tony Ballard.
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CommentLet’s explore local TV potential
Jeremy Hunt’s plan would create hundreds of jobs across the country, writes Peter Williams.
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NewsReport reveals Freeview takeup
Ofcom has published a new report that shows more than 60 million Freeview devices are now in use across the UK.