BT Sport launch night to be free-to-view on Freeview, BT TV and Sky.

BT Sports launch night will be free-to-view for anyone with Freeview, BT TV and Sky.

More here: http://www.satandpcguy.com/blog/2013/07/bt-sport-launch-night-to-be-free-to-view-on-freeview-bt-tv-and-sky/

Film 4 HD testing on Sky HD - new channel launch soon

Reports are that Film 4 HD is testing on the following frequency: 12324 V 29500 3/4 DVB-S2 QPSK. The channel is "tagged" as 3844. And is encrypted, as it is expected to be available with a Sky HD subscription, similar to E4HD and More 4 HD. Film 4 HD is expected join the Sky platform in September 2013 However, you cannot manually add this channel to a Sky HD digibox due to the symbol rate of 29500 not available to manually select.

Sky Sports Premier League Football 2013 Promo - It is time yet?

Sky Sports Premier League Football 2013 Promo - It is time yet?

Sky Sports will show 116 live FA Premier League matches for the next three years, more than any other year.



More information: http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/live_football_on_satellite/season_2013_2014/live_football_on_satellite_tv_costa_blanca_spain_2013_2014.php

Sky TV: How to programming your Sky remote to control your TV

Sky TV: How to programming your Sky remote to control your TV

Your Sky remote makes use of a special four-digit "code" to operate both your Sky box and your TV, meaning you can use just one remote to handle all Sky functions, to change the TV volume and to turn your TV on and off.



You'll need your four-digit remote control code when:

• You set up Sky TV by yourself, without the help of an engineer.
• You change your TV set or Sky remote.
• Your Sky remote has been without battery power for more than ten minutes.

Look up your code online

To use the online lookup tool, you'll need to know the following three things:

1. The version of your Sky remote: Remove your Sky remote's battery cover. Depending on the age of the remote, the details will be printed either on the removable cover or inside the battery compartment. Older Sky remotes may not display a version number, but you can work out the version number if you know the date you bought yours (a).
2. The make of your TV: The brand name, e.g. Sony, Panasonic, LG, Samsung.
3. The model of your TV: Usually a string of letters and numbers printed on your TV and in your owner's manual.

(a) These dates show when each type of remote was introduced: * Version 4: May 2001 (Sky+ introduced) * Version 6: March 2004 * Version 8: January 2006 * Version 9: July 2011 Tip: As long as your TV's make is recognised, you can leave the model field blank and select Get My Code to display a list of generic remote control codes for your make of TV. Once you have this information, look up your code online (opens in new window).

I've got my remote control code. What next?

Once you've got your remote control code, follow these steps to use it:

1. Cover the front of your Sky remote, or point the remote away from the TV.
2. Press the tv button.
3. Point your Sky remote at the TV.
4. Hold down the select and red buttons together for a few seconds.

After a few seconds of holding down the buttons, the light at the top of your Sky remote should flash twice.

1. Enter your four-digit remote control code.

As you press each number button, the light at the top of your Sky remote will flash once. As soon as the fourth digit is entered, the light should flash twice more.

1. Press the select button.
2. Cover the front of your Sky remote again, or point the remote away from the TV.
3. Press the sky button.
4. Point your Sky remote at the TV again.

Your Sky remote should now be able to operate normal Sky functions and TV functions. For example, try pressing the vol +/- buttons on the Sky remote to check whether the TV's volume changes.

What TV functions can I access through my Sky remote?

Once your Sky remote has been set up to operate your TV, you should be able to:

• Change the volume: Press the vol +/- buttons.
• Turn the TV on and off (standby): Press the tv button and then the power button to turn the TV on or off (standby). After turning on the TV, press the sky button to regain control of the usual Sky functions.
• Switch input mode: Press the tv button and then repeatedly press the help button to cycle through available inputs on your TV, e.g. to switch to using a games console or DVD player. Keep pressing the help button to return to the input that displays Sky TV (usually "HDMI 1"), and then press the sky button to regain control of the usual Sky functions.

Not all TVs will support all of these functions through the Sky remote. If you get stuck, use your TV's own remote control to select the input where you watch Sky (usually "HDMI 1"), and then press the sky button on your Sky remote to regain control of the usual Sky functions.  

More information: http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/programe_sky_remote_to_control_tv.php

English Premier League : Al Jazeera Sport Channel 2013

English Premier League : Al Jazeera Sport Channel 2013

Al Jazeera Sport has won the broadcast rights to show all 380 English Premier League football matches for the next three seasons, taking over from AD Sports.

You can watch the English Premier League on Al Jazeera Sport in Spain on an 80cm or 1m satellite dish, and with an Al Jazeera viewing card and compatible satellite receiver.





For more information see:
http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/al_jazeera_sports_channels_frequencies.php
http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/al_jazeera_sports_channels.php
http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/viewing_cards_spain.php
http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/live_football_on_satellite/season_2013_2014/live_football_on_satellite_tv_costa_blanca_spain_2013_2014.php

New Al-Jazeera Sport Channels for their coverage of the English Premier League

New Al-Jazeera Sport Channels for their coverage of the English Premier League

Al Jazeera Sport and the Premier League

 

On August 1st 2013, Al-Jazeera Sport will launch new channels.

Al-Jazeera Sport will also have new packages with increased prices.

Al-Jazeera Sport will be showing Barclays English Premier League (EPL) football for the first time, from 17th August when the new EPL season starts.

New Al-Jazeera Sport Channels
From 1st August 2013 Al-Jazeera Sport will have 16 Al Jazeera Sport Pay TV channels (compared to 12 before 1st August), 6 of which will be in Full HD.

Al-Jazeera Sport Question and Answer guide:
Which channels will have Barclays Premier League football on them?
The scheduling of our channels is still ongoing and we will communicate this as soon as it is finalised.
Will I still be able to watch Barclays Premier League on Abu Dhabi Sports?
No. Al Jazeera Sports has the exclusive rights to BPL, so you will need to be an AJS subscriber to watch Barclays Premier League football.
What will there be on the new HD channels?
The scheduling of our channels is still ongoing and we will communicate this as soon as it is finalised.

Further information on Al Jazeera:
http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/al_jazeera_sports_channels.php
http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/al_jazeera_sports_channels_frequencies.php
http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/al_jazeera_sports_channels_football.php

'Doctor Who' 50th anniversary to be simulcast worldwide to avoid leaks?

Doctor Who’s 50th anniversary special episode will reportedly simulcast worldwide.



Broadcasters yesterday agreed to the “simulcast” to avoid plot leakage.

According to the Sun , global broadcasters have agreed to show the episode at the same time to avoid any leaks.

It's thought that the special episode is due to air on November 23 on BBC1 at 8pm.

It will be the biggest-ever global simulcast of a drama and could fetch more than 100 million viewers from some 200 territories.

The move comes amid fears that the plot will be easily accessible via the internet once the landmark episode is broadcast on BBC One.

As the episode is due to air at 8pm GMT, viewers in LA could be watching at midday, while fans in Sydney would get a 6am broadcast on Sunday morning (November 24).

The simulcast of the 90-minute episode on TV would be in addition to plans to show the 3D episode in cinemas.

Long-running enemies the Daleks, are set to return for the 50th anniversary episode. It will also feature previous Doctor David Tennant, his companion Billie Piper and John Hurt — playing a previously unseen regeneration of the time traveller.

BT Sport advert / Michael Owen commentates on his best goals - July 2013 Advert

Michael Owen has been in pre-season training with BT Sport ahead of the Premier League kick off.

The former Liverpool, Real Madrid, Newcastle and Manchester United forward, in this promotional clip for the channel, commentates on some of his best-ever strikes.

A host of Owen's former team-mates are also involved with BT Sport as Owen Hargreaves, Steve McManaman, David James and Rio Ferdinand will also appear as pundits.

Owen is part of the new BT Sport commentary team for the 2013-14 season, which starts on August 17 with live coverage of Liverpool against Stoke City.



Live football on UK TV:
http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/live_football_on_satellite/season_2013_2014/live_football_on_satellite_tv_costa_blanca_spain_2013_2014.php

BT Sports Information :
http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/bt_vision_sports_channels_costa_blanca_spain.php

Heineken Cup on Sky Sports. Live Heineken Cup 2013-2014

Sky Sports will show all 24 teams and almost 24 hours of exclusively live European rugby union coverage in one weekend during the first round of the Heineken Cup.

Viewers can enjoy 45 live televised fixtures from the first four rounds of the 2013/2014 Heineken Cup beginning October 11 including every British and Irish team exclusively live at least three times in the first four rounds. Each of the first four rounds will see up to 12 live ties across Friday, Saturday and Sunday on Sky Sports HD channels and on the red button.

On the first weekend there will be 12 live fixtures available to Sky Sports viewers.


Heineken Cup live TV fixtures can be found at :
http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/live_rugby_union_heineken_cup_sky_sports_costa_blanca_spain.php

Freeview failure hits Sony recorder owners

Sony says it is experiencing "a major technical issue" after many owners of its DVD recorders lost access to their Freeview TV channels. Dozens of owners have written to the BBC to complain that a malfunctioning software update on Friday has caused their devices to stop receiving or recording Freeview. Many complained about a lack of response from Sony customer support. Sony said it was doing everything possible to solve the problem. "A major technical issue has been flagged to our dedicated team. We will update you asap," the Japanese firm tweeted back on Saturday in response to dozens of messages about the problem. The company's own support forums as well as other independent online sites were filled with complaints from irate users over the weekend. Sony HXD recorders, such as the RDR-HXD870 model, which were updated Friday with the firmware 1.70 fix, seem to be affected by the issue. "It may already have come to your attention that thousands of owners of Sony DVD units have completely lost all their access to Freeview channels," Geoff Cheers, from Chorley, wrote to the BBC. Graham Johnson, from Oxford, wrote: "There are thousands of people affected by this, many of whom, like me, have wasted hours today trying to retune and repair their machine. Many folks, it seems, have also been out and bought a new one. "Sony's Twitter feed and own technical support website are in meltdown with angry customers, and Sony themselves are conspicuous by their absence." On Sunday, a spokeswoman for Sony UK told the BBC: "We are aware of the issue and our engineers are doing everything to solve it."

World Matchplay Darts 2013 – Live TV Coverage on Sky Sports

The BetVictor World Matchplay will be held from Saturday 20 July to Sunday 28 July 2013 at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool.

The £400,000 tournament will see 32 players battling to win the prestigious title – with ten sessions of top-class darting action in the Empress Ballroom.

The nine-day event will be broadcast live on Sky Sports. Dave Clark will introduce the action from Blackpool.

Saturday July 20 (Sky Sports 1, 7pm-11pm)
 First Round – Best of 19 legs
 Terry Jenkins v Andy Smith
 Raymond van Barneveld v Mensur Suljovic
 James Wade v John Part
 Simon Whitlock v Jelle Klaasen

Sunday July 21 (Sky Sports 1, 1pm-5pm)
 First Round – Best of 19 legs
 Justin Pipe v Mark Webster
 Kevin Painter v Jamie Lewis
 Kim Huybrechts v Peter Wright
 Brendan Dolan v Steve Beaton

Sunday July 21 (Sky Sports 1, 7pm-11pm)
 First Round – Best of 19 legs
 Mervyn King v Gary Anderson
 Dave Chisnall v Paul Nicholson
 Phil Taylor v Stuart Kellett
 Michael van Gerwen v Colin Lloyd

Monday July 22 (Sky Sports 3, 7pm-11pm)
 First Round – Best of 19 legs
 Robert Thornton v Ian White
 Wes Newton v Jamie Caven
 Adrian Lewis v Ronny Huybrechts
 Andy Hamilton v Ronnie Baxter

Tuesday July 23 (Sky Sports 1, 7pm-12am)
 Second Round – Best of 25 legs
 van Barneveld/Suljovic v Pipe/Webster
 Whitlock/Klaasen v Painter/J Lewis
 Taylor/Kellett v Jenkins/Smith
 Wade/Part v King/Anderson

Wednesday July 24 (Sky Sports 3, 7pm-12am)
 Second Round – Best of 25 legs
 Hamilton/Baxter v Thornton/White
 A Lewis/R Huybrechts v Dolan/Beaton
 van Gerwen/Lloyd v K Huybrechts/Wright
 Newton/Caven v Chisnall/Nicholson

Thursday July 25 (Sky Sports 1, 7pm-11pm)
 Quarter-Finals x2 – Best of 31 legs

Friday July 26 (Sky Sports 1, 7pm-11pm)
 Quarter-Finals x2 – Best of 31 legs

Saturday July 27 (Sky Sports 1, 7pm-10pm)
 Semi-Finals – Best of 33 legs

Sunday July 28 (Sky Sports 1, 7pm-9pm)
 Final – Best of 35 legs

BT Sport launch day schedule revealed - launch date 1st August, 6pm

BT Sport has revealed its schedule for the opening night.




BT Sport will launch its channels, – BT Sport 1 and BT Sport 2 – at 6pm on Thursday 1 August 2013.

BT Sports opening night schedule at : http://satandpcguy.com/blog/2013/07/bt-sport-launch-day-schedule-revealed-launch-date-1st-august-6pm/

New "Football League" TV deal with Sky Sports and Sky Bet

Sky Sports and The Football League have extended their existing broadcasting agreement for a further three years until 2018.

http://satandpcguy.com/blog/2013/07/new-football-league-tv-deal-with-sky-sports-and-sky-bet/

The Open Golf Championship 2013

The Open Golf Championship. Coverage on BBC TV from Thursday 18th on BBC2.

http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/the_open_golf_on_satellite_tv.php  

 

ITV Sport awarded TV rights to England Internationals

The FA has confirmed that ITV has won exclusive rights for all England internationals from 2014/15 to 2018.

http://satandpcguy.com/blog/2013/07/itv-sport-awarded-tv-rights-to-england-internationals/

BBC win back FA Cup rights

BBC win back FA Cup rights in shared deal with BT Sport

http://satandpcguy.com/blog/2013/07/bbc-win-back-fa-cup-rights-in-shared-deal-with-bt-sport/

Premier League blocks illegal streaming site First Row Sports

The Premier League has won a High Court ruling requiring the six main UK-based Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to block access to one of the biggest illegal live football-streaming sites in the UK.

The High Court ruled that First Row Sports was acting jointly with third party streaming services to distribute live coverage of Premier League matches in breach of the Premier League’s copyright.

More: http://satandpcguy.com/blog/2013/07/premier-league-blocks-illegal-streaming-site-first-row-sports/

BBC to launch new HD channels in 2014.

BBC to launch new HD channels in 2014.

New HD channels for BBC Three, BBC Four, CBBC, CBeebies

http://satandpcguy.com/blog/2013/07/bbc-to-launch-five-new-hd-channels-in-2014/

Al Jazeera win MENA English Premier League rights from AD Sports

Al Jazeera win MENA English Premier League rights from AD Sports -

http://satandpcguy.com/blog/2013/07/middle-east-and-north-africa-premier-league-rights-awarded-to-al-jazeera-sport/

Al Jazeera Channels - this page
Al Jazeera Satellite Frequencies
Live Football on Al Jazeera

Sky sticking with Sky 3D

While there’s plenty of bad news around for 3D-TV, with ESPN and the BBC saying that they will not be making any new 3D investments once their current projects are completed, BSkyB is staying loyal to the technology.

BSkyB’s 3D director, John Cassy, in a blog, reaffirms Sky’s commitment to 3D arguing that progress – while not quite what the industry had hoped – was still being made. As of last week, more than half a million BSkyB TV customers had signed up to
watch 3D, “bringing to a close our strongest quarter of growth to date,” Cassy says.

“Certainly the ongoing economic downturn has meant that households are tightening their belts, and people have upgraded their TV sets to 3D at a slower rate than the industry first forecast,” said Cassy in his note. “Some potential viewers may have also delayed experiencing 3D, preferring to wait for new technologies, which mean they don’t have to wear glasses.”

Sky will continue to work with Hollywood on 3D movies and would continue to deliver high-quality 3D material to homes.

A Sky TV spokesman said they expected high-quality 3D displays to be widely available for viewing without glasses in 2-4 years time and “at prices not dissimilar” to today’s HD and 3D sets.

Sky Sports and David Beckham Advert - The Sky Difference

The new TV advert for Sky Sports starring David Beckham, shown for the first time on the evening of Sunday 14th July 2013.

The advert shows multiple versions of Beckham, showing the different ways the Sky TV channels can be accessed.

This advert comes as Sky Sports goes to ratings and subscription battle with new Premier League live match competitor BT Sport for the first time during the 2013-14 football season.

F1 Hungarian Grand Prix - live only on Sky Sports F1 HD (BBC Highlights)

F1 Hungarian Grand Prix

Live Coverage 26 -28th July

Times in GMT / BST		On Air	Start
FRIDAY 26 JULY	Practice 1	08:45	09:00
	Practice 2	12:45	13:00
SATURDAY 27 JULY	Practice 3	09:45	10:00
	QUALIFYING	12:00	13:00
SUNDAY 28 JULY	Grand Prix	11:30	13:00

How to subscribe to BT Sports in the UK

How to subscribe to BT's new TV channels before 1 August launch

What's on offer on BT Sports?
BT's package involves three channels – BT Sport 1, BT Sport 2 and ESPN. BT will show 38 Premier League games (compared with Sky's 116), plus Conference Premier football, Premiership rugby and WTA tennis. ESPN has FA Cup and Scottish Premier League games.

How to sign up as a new customer?
There are two main options for those without BT or Sky.

To watch online, sign up for BT broadband (ranging from £10 to £16 a month depending on speed and usage). The additional costs are line rental of £15.45 a month, and a one-off £6.95 fee for the hub, all on a 12-month contract.

To watch them on TV means signing up to BT TV – £199 up front with no contract, or £49 by signing up for a TV package for a year, from £5 a month. Sign up before the end of July and the HD versions of all three channels are free.

I already subscribe to Sky for broadband, phone and TV
There are three options:
1) Add the BT channels via channel 413, for £12 a month (£15 for HD).
2) Switch wholesale to BT – but that limits access to Sky, with only Sky Sports 1 and 2 viewable on a BT Vision box. There is no need to pay for a new phone line, but extra costs will be a BT set-top box, activation costs, increased line rental from £14.50 a month to £15.45 a month, and increased broadband costs from £7.50 with Sky to £16 with BT. However, BT is offering free broadband for six months.
3) Keep Sky TV but switch phone and broadband services to BT. The only additional cost here is the £6.95 for the hub. The total monthly cost, after the six months' free broadband, and including Sky Sports subscription, will be around £73, depending on options selected.

I'm with BT for broadband but have a Sky box
Watch BT Sport through your Sky box for free. Call and request it.

I'm with BT for broadband and TV
Commit to a new 12-month broadband contract, and the channels are free.

I'm with BT for broadband but have a Freeview box
Switch to BT TV, or watch the channels on your iPad or PC for free.

I'm with Virgin Media There's currently no access via Virgin.

I live in Spain - how can I get BT Sports in Spain?
You will have to contact BT Sports or your Sky card supplier) and subscribe to BT Sports for £12 a month (£15 for HD).

BT Sports Satellite TV Frequencies

BT Sports - Live Premier League Football Matches - Promo Video

BT Sports Promo Video for their Live English Premier League Football Matches for the 2013 - 2014 season

Sky Sports - Live Premier League Football Matches - Promo Video

Sky Sports Promo Video for their Live English Premier League Football Matches for the 2013 - 2014 season

Premier League Live Matches: Sky Sports scores big against BT Sport

BSkyB has muscled out challenger BT Sports to secure key matches at the start of the Premier League season, including Manchester United's clashes with other top teams, José Mourinho's first fixture back at Chelsea and Manuel Pellegrini's first game in charge of Manchester City.

The first round of televised Premier League fixtures published on Thursday reveal that Sky Sports has focused its efforts on keeping out BT from Manchester United's top matches, which attract the biggest football audiences, including the Manchester derby.

BT's top matches in the opening weeks of the 2013/14 season are the London derby clash between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea and Everton versus Liverpool in the Merseyside derby.

Sky have exercised their right to first refusal in the first rounds of the season. They also say they will screen every meeting between last year's top four.

Although BT have the rights for 18 first choice matches, Sky have been ruthless in their ability to tell them when these will be.

However, while Sky has plucked the pick of the top Premier League games until December, BT could have a strong end to the season, as it has only exercised five of its 18 first picks, leaving with it with 13 first picks at the business end of the season. Sky has exercised eight of its 20 picks, leaving it with 12.

But the contrast in the early games is marked, with BT's first game of the season Liverpool v Stoke, while Sky is airing David Moye's much-anticpiated first game in charge of Manchester United in a free-to-air live broadcast, in an effort to get one over on BT, which has spent £738m over three years securing the rights to 38 live matches a season. Sky paid £2.3bn for 116 matches per season.

Sky is also showing every fixture between last season's top four clubs and will have shown a live match featuring every Premier League team at least once by 6 October.

But BT does have some prize games in the first half of the season, including Tottenham v Manchester United.

Live football on satellite TV : http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/live_football_on_satellite/season_2013_2014/live_football_on_satellite_tv_costa_blanca_spain_2013_2014.php

Live football in August 2013 on satellite TV :
http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/live_football_on_satellite/season_2013_2014/live_football_on_satellite_tv_costa_blanca_spain_2013_aug.php

Sky Sports Fixtures
August
Sat 17: Swansea City v Manchester United (5.30pm)
Sun 18: Crystal Palace v Tottenham Hotspur (1:30pm)
Sun 18: Chelsea v Hull City (4pm)
Mon 19: Manchester City v Newcastle United (8pm)
Sat 24: Aston Villa v Liverpool (5.30pm)
Sun 25: Cardiff City v Manchester City (4pm)
Mon 26: Manchester United v Chelsea (8pm)
Sat 31: Crystal Palace v Sunderland (5.30pm)
BT Sport Fixtures
August
Sat 17: Liverpool v Stoke (12:45pm)
Sat 24: Fulham v Arsenal (12:45pm)
Sat 31: Man City v Hull City (12:45pm)

Sky Sports live Barclays Premier League football fixtures for 2013 / 2014

Sky Sports will soon be announcing the first batch of live Barclays Premier League football fixtures for the new season.

Sky Sports will show more live Premier League matches than ever before with 116 matches coming your way in HD.

Sky Sports will bring you the big head to heads and every club at least five times across Saturday evenings, Sunday double-headers, Monday nights and bank holidays.

Sky Sports will show live games at 5.30pm on Saturdays as David Jones and Jamie Redknapp bring you Saturday Night Football.

Sky Sports will show up to two live games on Super Sunday as Ed Chamberlin and pundits including Graeme Souness and Niall Quinn cover the biggest matches.

Sky Sports will show more live Premier League action on Monday nights as our newest signing, Jamie Carragher, joins Ed and Gary Neville in the new-look Monday Night Football studio.

For an up to date list of ALL live football available on Sky Sports, BT Sports, ITV Sports and other Sports broadcasters see our Live Football on Satellite TV pages

The Ashes live coverage on Sky Sports Ashes channel

Sky Sports Ashes

The 2013 Ashes Series live on Sky Sports.

For the Ashes match schedule, and Sky Sports broadcast times, please see: http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/live_cricket_on_sky_sports_costa_blanca_spain.php


Sky Sports 2 will be renamed Sky Sports Ashes for the duration of the summer, and will become Sky Sports dedicated cricket channel.

Sky Sports 2 to be renamed Sky Sports Ashes - a dedicated channel for cricket over the summer

Ashes highlights on Channel Five

Wimbledon 2013 – Day 13 – Mens Finals Day - Order of Play / Match Schedule

Day 13 Sunday 7 July

Centre Court 2.00pm

Gentlemen's Singles - Final
Novak Djokovic (SRB) [1] v Andy Murray (GBR) [2]

Mixed Doubles - Final
Bruno Soares (BRA) [1] / Lisa Raymond (USA) [1]
v
Daniel Nestor (CAN) [8] / Kristina Mladenovic (FRA) [8]


No.1 Court 1.00pm

Boys' Singles - Final
Hyeon Chung (KOR) v Gianluigi Quinzi (ITA) [6]

Sr. Gents Invitation Doubles
Pat Cash (AUS) / Mark Woodforde (AUS)
v
Jeremy Bates (GBR) / Anders Jarryd (SWE)

Ladies' Invitation Doubles
Lindsay Davenport (USA) / Martina Hingis (SUI)
v
Jana Novotna (CZE) / Barbara Schett (AUT)

The BBC will be broadcasting the ladies' and gentlemen's singles finals and semi-finals in 3D. http://satandpcguy.com/blog/2013/07/wimbledon-finals-and-semi-finals-in-3d-on-bbc-tv/

Live TV Coverage of Wimbledon 2013
BBC will be covering Wimbledon on BBC1, BBC1HD, BBC2, BBC2HD, BBC Red Button, Radio Five Live.
BBC Red Button Frequencies
TV coverage in Spain will be by Canal+

Wimbledon 2013 – Day 11 – Order of Play / Match Schedule - Mens Singles - Semi-finals - in 3D on BBC Red Button HD

Day 11 Friday 5 July

Centre Court 1.00pm

Gentlemen's Singles - Semi-finals 
Novak Djokovic  (SRB) [1] v Juan Martin Del Potro  (ARG) [8]

Gentlemen's Singles - Semi-finals 
Jerzy Janowicz  (POL) [24] v Andy Murray  (GBR) [2]

The BBC will be broadcasting the ladies' and gentlemen's singles finals and semi-finals in 3D.

http://satandpcguy.com/blog/2013/07/wimbledon-finals-and-semi-finals-in-3d-on-bbc-tv/

More Confusion about UK Satellite TV by Expat Newspapers on the Costa Blanca and Spain

There seem to be more confusion about the future of UK Satellite TV on the Costa Blanca and Spain, so I hope the following helps to calm nerves and help with some of the truths, lies, facts and rumours that are going around at the moment about “loss of UK TV in Spain!” and the “UK TV Switch off”.

Yes there are changes happening to UK TV via satellite. Basically some of the previous satellites used for UK TV are old and need replacing.

 The first new satellite, Astra 2F, is already up and working. Since December 2012 it has been transmitting some UK TV channels on its “UK beam” such as C4HD, 4seven and Channel 5.

 The second new satellite, Astra 2E, was expected to be launched on the 20th July 2013, and be operational and transmitting channels from September. However, a failed launch of another rocket at the launch site in Kazakhstan on the 2nd July, will mean that the launch will be delayed. For how long, no-one currently knows, but it is expected to be delayed for about two to three months.

When the channels moved to the first new satellite, Astra 2F, some areas such as the Costa del Sol lost reception of these channels on their current satellite dishes. In other areas, such as between Valencia and Alicante there has been no noticeable change in reception. This proves that reception characteristics vary a lot in Spain, making it hard to generalize on reception across Spain.

No-one will know what reception of the second new satellite, Astra 2E, will be like in Spain, and the size of satellite dish required to receive those TV channels on its “UK beam” until the satellite is actually launched, tested, positioned, operational and transmitting channels.  It may be that reception of Astra 2E may be similar to Astra 2F. It may be totally different. No-one can actually say until it happens.

 However, you will not lose ALL UK TV and all Sky TV when the change over happens.

 Firstly, some of the UK TV channels are on a satellite that is not part of the change over, and so their reception should not be affected.

Secondly, many of the Sky Pay channels may be transmitted from the new satellites “European beams”, just as they are today, and have been in the past. These European beams tend to be more easily available in most areas of mainland Spain, and so again, their reception should not be affected.

It does seem that a lot of these “you will lose all UK TV IN Spain” scaremongering tends to come from companies and individuals who are selling IPTV / internet TV. Yes, for some IPTV / internet TV may be the only solution. However, if you are in area where you can streceive the UK TV channels direct from the satellite, then you will benefit from the main UK TV channels available subscription free and in high definition. Live UK TV streaming from the internet tends to have a much lower resolution than standard and high definition TV from satellites. And this is more noticeable when used on larger screen TVs.

The Sat and PC Guy has been installing and maintaining satellite and television systems for the Costa Blanca North since 2003. We cover between Calpe to Valencia and inland areas including Alcoy and Ontinyent. We are able to supply and install a range of dishes, from 80cm to 2.4 meter satellite dishes, and digital satellite receivers, including Freesat, and Sky HD digiboxes.  We also supply and install TV aerials for the reception of Spanish digital TV.

Whether you require a satellite or Spanish TV system installing, your existing system upgraded or serviced, or more information contact The Sat and PC Guy on 96 281 9796 / 620 130 292 or see our website: www.satandpcguy.com or our blog : www.satandpcguy.com/blog or on Facebook:www.facebook.com/satandpcguy

Wimbledon 2013 – Day Ten– Order of Play / Match Schedule - Ladies' Singles - Semi-finals - in 3D on BBC Red Button HD

Day 10 Thursday 4 July
Centre Court

1.00pm  Ladies' Singles - Semi-finals 
Marion Bartoli  (FRA) [15] v Kirsten Flipkens  (BEL) [20]

Ladies' Singles - Semi-finals 
Sabine Lisicki  (GER) [23] v Agnieszka Radwanska  (POL) [4]

The BBC will be broadcasting the ladies' and gentlemen's singles finals and semi-finals in 3D.
http://satandpcguy.com/blog/2013/07/wimbledon-finals-and-semi-finals-in-3d-on-bbc-tv/

F1 Santander German Grand Prix - Coverage on Sky Sports F1 and BBC

F1 Santander German Grand Prix - 5th-7th July 2013

Live Coverage on Sky Sports F1 HD
Times in GMT / BST

Friday 5 July

Practice 1 On Air 08:45 
Practice 1 Start 09:00

Practice 2 On Air 12:45
Practice 2 Start 13:00


Saturday 6 July  

Practice 3 On Air 09:45
Practice 3 Start 10:00 

QUALIFYING On Air 12:00
QUALIFYING Start 13:00

Sunday 7 JULY 
Grand Prix On Air 11:30 
Grand Prix Start 13:00 


German Grand Prix Coverage on BBC TV and BBC Radio 2013NURBURGRING

Friday 5 July
Practice 1: 08:55-10:35 BBC Radio 5 live sports extra & BBC Sport website
Practice 2: 12:55-14:35 BBC Radio 5 live sports extra & BBC Sport website

Saturday 6 July
Practice 3: 09:55-11:05 BBC Radio 5 live sports extra & BBC Sport website
Qualifying: 12:55-14:05 BBC Radio 5 live sports extra & BBC Sport website, TV highlights 17:55-19:10 BBC One

Sunday 7 July
Grand Prix live: 12:45-15:30 BBC Radio 5 live sports extra & BBC Sport website, TV highlights 18:00-19:30 BBC One

Wimbledon Finals and semi finals in 3D on BBC TV

BBC Sport have confirmed that the ladies' and gentlemen's singles finals and semi-finals will be available to watch in 3D.

The ladies' and gentlemen's singles finals and semi-finals will be available to watch in 3D for those who have access to a 3D TV and the BBC's HD Red Button service.

So Freesat HD users will be able to watch these finals in 3D.

However, Sky HD users will not, as the BBC HD Red Button services is NOT available on the SkyHD boxes.

Previous 3D broadcasts have been carried on the BBC HD channel, but with the channel being replaced by an HD simulcast of BBC Two, coverage will instead be seen via the Red Button

Live TV Coverage of Wimbledon 2013

BBC will be covering Wimbledon on BBC1, BBC1HD, BBC2, BBC2HD, BBC Red Button, Radio Five Live.

BBC Red Button Frequencies

TV coverage in Spain will be by Canal+

Wimbledon 2013 – Day Eight – Order of Play / Match Schedule

Wimbledon 2013 – Day Eight – Order of Play / Match Schedule
Day 8 Tuesday 2 July

Centre Court 1.00pm

Ladies' Singles - Quarter-finals 
Agnieszka Radwanska  (POL) [4] v La Li  (CHN) [6]

Ladies' Singles - Quarter-finals 
Petra Kvitova  (CZE) [8] v Kirsten Flipkens  (BEL) [20]


No.1 Court 1.00pm

Ladies' Singles - Quarter-finals 
Sabine Lisicki  (GER) [23] v Kaia Kanepi  (EST)

Ladies' Singles - Quarter-finals 
Sloane Stephens  (USA) [17] v Marion Bartoli  (FRA) [15]


Live TV Coverage of Wimbledon 2013
BBC will be covering Wimbledon on BBC1, BBC1HD, BBC2, BBC2HD, BBC Red Button, Radio Five Live.
BBC Red Button Frequencies
TV coverage in Spain will be by Canal+

Astra 2E - could the launch be delayed after rocket launch failure at Baikonur

An unmanned Russian Proton-M rocket has crashed just seconds after its launch from the Russian Baikonur facility in Kazakhstan.

This is the same launch facility that will be launching Astra 2E, which is scheduled for launch on the 20th / 21st July.

More information at:
http://satandpcguy.com/blog/2013/07/astra-2e-could-the-launch-be-delayed-after-rocket-launch-failure-at-baikonur/

Latest News about the 'Big TV Switch Off' in Spain 2013 - Panic or Keep Calm?

Many people living on the Costas in Spain are currently worrying a little about the coming changes satellite TV reception, which may, or may not, affect Freesat TV, UK TV and Sky TV reception in Spain later this year.

This is all down to some of the current UK TV satellites being replaced with new satellites.

The first new satellites, Astra 2F, is already in operation. In some areas of Spain, there have been no changes in reception to channels that are on this new satellite. However, in other areas of Spain, particularly the Costa del Sol, reception of channels on Astra 2F, as been affected, especially the loss of Channel Five when it switched satellites.

The second new satellites, Astra 2F, is schedule for launch on the 20th July 2013, and expected to be in operation sometime in September 2013.

For all the latest news about the new UK TV Astra satellites, and more information about "the big switch off" of UK TV in Spain, please see : http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/astra_satellites_2012_2013_reception_spain.php

On-demand services account for 20% of TV viewing in UK

Catch-up or on-demand TV services such as BBC iPlayer and ITV Player now account for a fifth of TV viewing in the UK, according to a survey by YouGov for YouView. In a typical week, the average Brit claims to record just under nine hours of TV and spends around six hours watching TV on-demand. Among 18-24s this rises to nine hours and 20 minutes of on-demand viewing, which is just under a third of their weekly TV. 
For more information: http://satandpcguy.com/blog/2013/07/on-demand-services-account-for-20-of-tv-viewing-in-uk/

ITV to launch pay-TV channel ? Rumours

Adam Crozier, ITV chief,  has said that ITV does have the potential for other channels.

He said that a new ITV channel could work and be either free-to-watch or a subscription service.

More information : http://satandpcguy.com/blog/2013/07/itv-considering-pay-tv-channels-again/

Sky TV Price Increases - September 2013

If the rumours are true these are what the Sky TV price increases are, coming into affect on the 1st September 2013.


Sky Entertainment...no change

Sky Entertainment Extra or Extra + will rise by £1.50p

Sky Sports 1 or 2 ...no change

Sky Sports 1 and 2 will rise by £1

Multiroom will rise by £1

All movie packages....no change

HD pack....no change

More information : http://satandpcguy.com/blog/2013/06/sky-tv-price-increase-2013/