BBC iPlayer adds "from the archive" programmes

BBC iPlayer adds “from the archive” programmes
The BBC has begun to open up its archives via the iPlayer, with programmes from 1946 to the present day.
Since Monday, the new “from the archive” category allows viewers to delve through a selection of historical BBC...

Discovery channels move to UK beam, changing reception in some areas of Spain

Discovery channels move to UK beam, changing reception in some areas of Spain
The Discovery group of channels, has changed frequencies.
And satellite beams
The channesl used to be on the EUropean beam, meaning nice and easy recpetion across Spain
But yesterday, the channels changed frequencies,...

Solar Outage Time October 2017

Solar Outage Time October 2016
It is coming to the time of year when the suns path across the sky takes it behind the UK TV satellites.
This “satellite solar outage” happens around the time of the Spring and Autumn equinox. In the northern hemisphere, sun outages occur before the...

Eurosport gains more cycling coverage

Eurosport gains more cycling coverage
Eurosport is cementing its position as the home of cycling following the acquisition of more broadcast rights.
A new four year deal with the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) and European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has been announced, starting immediately...

Freesat adds premium entertainment and sports

Freesat adds premium entertainment and sports
Freesat users will now be able to optionally add access to a number of premium channels following the announcement of a tie-up with TVPlayer.
TVPlayer’s Plus service, available via the Freesat on-demand section, will give viewers the...

Skys new EFL deal means more games

Skys new EFL deal means more games
Sky has signed a deal worth £600 million that will see all midweek English Football League matches available to stream.
The new agreement means that from the start of the 2019/20 season, Sky Sports Football will show up to 183 matches exclusively live each...

Sky launches Spanish streaming service

Sky launches Spanish streaming service
Sky has launched a new streaming service for the Spanish market, in the competition against the already well-known offers from Netflix, HBO, Amazon, Movistar, and Wuaki.
The new service offers a selection of Spanish pay-TV channels, TV series and on demand...