The UK’s Sky Q is adding High Dynamic Range (HDR) to Ultra HD for the first time on live sport this summer.
British appetite for VOD continues to grow
Viewing needs in Great Britain (GB) are increasingly being satisfied by streaming services, according to the latest findings of the data insights consultancy Kantar.
ITV and Sky ink long-term deal
The UK’s ITV and Sky have agreed a new and improved long-term partnership which builds on the previous advertising and carriage agreement between the companies.
Ofcom launches BBC Three competition assessment
The UK regulator Ofcom has launched a full competition assessment into the BBC’s proposal to launch BBC Three as a TV channel.
Ofcom calls for stronger system of PSM
The UK regulator Ofcom has recommended a radical overhaul of law to ensure that public service media (PSM) survives in the digital age.
BBC Studios Showcase to remain fully digital
BBC Studios has announced that following on from the success of the first ever virtual Showcase, the event next year will also be fully digital.
BBC secures Wimbledon extension
The BBC and the All England Club have announced a three-year extension to their broadcast partnership, giving the BBC the domestic rights to broadcast The Championships, Wimbledon up to and including 2027.
BBC, ITV and C4 complete Digital UK and Freesat integration
BBC, ITV and Channel 4 have announced that they have brought together Digital UK Ltd, which facilitates the provision of Freeview, and Freesat (UK) Ltd, which offers access to the UK’s subscription-free satellite TV service.
S Sport Plus to launch streaming service
The Turkish live sports network S Sport Plus has chosen the UK-based platform Screach to launch a direct-to-enterprise streaming service.
BBC “broadly favours” faster introduction of paywalls
The BBC’s DG Tim Davie believes it should be looking at the introduction of paywalls for its news services in markets with higher disposable income and scale such as the US.