BeIN Mena moving from Nilesat to Eutelsat

BeIN Mena moving from Nilesat to Eutelsat
BeIN MENA is moving its channels capacity from Nilesat 7 West over to Eutelsat 8 degrees West.
“Starting from December 15 until December 31, beIN subscribers can watch content on all the available frequencies. After the 31st of December, subscribers will ...

Where to watch the 2018 World Darts Championship on TV

Where to watch the 2018 World Darts Championship on TV
The William Hill World Darts Championship starts on Thursday December 13, with the final on Monday 1st January.
The William Hill World Darts Championship will see 96 players from 28 countries compete for the prestigious Sid Waddell Trophy...

Eleven Sports UK, home of La Liga and Serie A, closing after only 4 months?

Eleven Sports UK, home of La Liga and Serie A, closing after only 4 months?
Eleven Sports, which holds the UK broadcasting rights for La Liga and Serie A, is reportedly at risk of closing down operations after only four months of operations.
However it is now reported to be in danger of...

4Music no longer free-to-air, now free to view

4Music no longer free-to-air, now free to view
4Music, which was free to air on satellite, is now “free-to-view”, following a satellite frequency transponder change.
4Music, along with sister channels The Box, Box Upfront, Box Hits, Kerrang and Kiss, have moved from the UK beam to...

Bloomberg ceases SD, and only available in HD

Bloomberg ceases SD, and only available in HD
The Bloomberg business channel is ceasing standard definition distribution via satellite
Bloomberg will become HD only today (Thursday 13th December 2018)
Viewers with an old Sky SD box will lose access to the channel, as Sky HD users will see...

CBS Action to rebrand to CBS Justice in December 2018.

CBS Action to rebrand to CBS Justice in December 2018.
CBS Action is to become the UK’s latest crime-themed channel, when it rebrands to CBS Justice in December 2018.
Just over nine years after it first launched on satellite, CBS Action will now focus its content around the subject of...

Some Channel 4 + 1 channel changes this week

Some Channel 4 + 1 channel changes this week
Channel 4 is to make changes to the regionalisation of its +1 service this week.
This is part of a rearrangement of its satellite portfolio, which has already seen some changes so some of its satellite TV channels and frequencies ( Channel Four...

100 Boxsets made available on BBC iPlayer

100 Boxsets made available on BBC iPlayer
The BBC will make available over 100 comedy, drama, factual and kids box sets on the iPlayer this week.
The BBC is offering iPlayer users a chance to indulge and binge on box sets of some of the BBC’s most popular shows in the event the traditional...

Recently lost BBC HD channels on Freesat... then read this

Recently lost BBC HD channels on Freesat… then read this
At the end of October, the BBC made some technical changes to its BBC HD channels.
Most Freesat and Sky receivers automatically updated to the new settings.
(as per our post back in October : Changes to BBC HD channels via satellite...

Channel Four channels frequency change

Channel Four channels frequency change
A number of Channel Four group of channels have changed frequencies today.
The change has affected
E4+1
E4 Ireland
Channel 4+1
More 4
Channel 4 Ireland
Film4+1
Film4 Ireland

These channels used to be on frequency 10.729 V
They can now be found on...

Sony Crime 2 and Scuzz channels close down

Sony Crime 2 and Scuzz channels close down
Sony Crime 2 and Scuzz channels have close down today, due to low viewing figures and low advertising revenue. The closing down of these channels is on all platforms, including Sky, Freesat, Freeview, Virgin.
The closure of Sony Crime 2 is not really a...

Formula E on the BBC

Formula E on the BBC
Formula E, the electric street racing series , is coming to the BBC
From next month, live coverage of every race will be available from the BBC online and via the red button.
Starting 15th December, with the season opener – the the SAUDIA Ad Diriyah E-Prix – all...

House of Cards Season 6 not on Netflix in Spain

House of Cards Season 6 not on Netflix in Spain
House of Cards Season 6 will not be available on Netflix in Spain until late 2019.
House of Cards Season 6 was released worldwide on the 2nd November 2018, mostly on Netflix.
However, in Spain House of Cards Season 6 will be shown first on...

No, you cannot get UK Freeview in Spain...

No, you cannot get UK Freeview in Spain…
After seeing many social media comments, and visiting people who bring Freeview boxes out to Spain to use with a satellite dish, time to reiterate that “you cannot get UK Freeview in Spain!”

UK Freeview is transmitted by the land based...

E! moves to new Sky channel number

E! moves to new Sky channel number
E!, the Entertainment channel, has moved to a new Sky channel number today.
E! UK can now be found on Sky channel
123
Sky Two, that use to occupy Sky channel number 123, can now be found on E!´s old Sky channel number 151.
E! is owned by NBCUniversal – ...

Humax Freesat Remote Control not working

Humax Freesat Remote Control not working
Sometimes, you can find that your Humax Freesat Remote Control will no longer control your Humax Freesat Set Top Box.
Pressing buttons on your Humax Freesat Remote Control just does not work, does not change channels, does not turn the Humax Freesat set...

Vintage TV no more as it calls in the administrators

Vintage TV no more as it calls in the administrators
The on off saga of Vintage TV has now been revealed, as the channel owners have called in the administrators.
It has been confirmed that the channel went into Administration on the 8th October 2018.
Vintage TV has been on and off screens...

Changes to BBC HD channels via satellite soon

Changes to BBC HD channels via satellite soon
In the coming months there will be a few changes to BBC HD channels via satellite.
These changes will affect Freesat HD and Sky HD and other HD satellite receivers.
These changes are because the BBC has today confirmed its plans for new HD...

Music channels Capital TV and Heart TV cease transmission

Music channels Capital TV and Heart TV cease transmission
Music channels Capital TV and Heart TV have ceased transmission on satellite.
They launched on Sky and Freesat on the 11th October 2012 as part of owner Global Radio’s push into television.
Their removal leaves just The Vault and...

Sony Movie Channel joins Freesat

Sony Movie Channel joins Freesat
Columbia Pictures Television is launching the Sony Movie Channel on Freesat
Today. (9th October 2018)
Sony Movies will be available on Freesat channel 302
This does mean a small reshuffle in the film section of the Freesat EPG.


This follows test transmissions...

Channel 4 unveils rebrand and new logos

Channel 4 unveils rebrand and new logos
Channel 4 has launched a new look across its family of channels.
All channel logos will incorporate the “4” logo for the first time.

The broadcaster says the network rebrand will unify the digital channel portfolio consisting of More4, Film4,...

Satellite Solar Outage Time Again - October 2017

Satellite Solar Outage Time Again – October 2017
Its that time of year again when the Sun / Solar Outage affects satellite signals on a morning.
This happens in March and October for a couple of weeks every year at around 1.30 – 11.00 am for upto 20 mins……
This...

Anthony Joshua vs Alexander Povetkin : - where to watch on TV

Anthony Joshua vs Alexander Povetkin
Great Britain’s Anthony Joshua takes on Russian Alexander Povetkin in a huge world title fight at London’s Wembley Stadium on Saturday 22nd September 2018.

Povetkin is the mandatory challenger for Joshua’s WBA world heavyweight title belt...

Free F1 on C4 in 2019 : more details

Free F1 on C4 in 2019 : more details
From 2019, Sky will have exclusive rights to F1 in the Uk.
However, Channel 4 will show highlights of all race weekends, and show the British Grand Prix live.
This week more details about the C4 deal and coverage has emerged.
One of the changes is when the...

Motorsport.tv to leave satellite and become online only

Motorsport.tv to leave satellite and become online only
Motorsport.tv, formally Motors TV, is set to leave satellite broadcasting and become available online only.
And looks to become a subscription service.
Motorsport.tv is currently available “free to air” on UK satellites TV.
The...

UKTV Play added to Freesat

UKTV Play added to Freesat

On-demand content from channels including Dave, Really and Drama is now available via Freesat.
Satellite TV provider Freesat has added catch-up service UKTV Play to its On Demand offering, with catch-up TV available via the UKTV Play app or the rollback TV...

F1 2019 : Highlights and British Grand Prix to be on Channel 4

F1 2019 : Highlights and British Grand Prix to be on Channel 4
Channel 4 will broadcast the British Grand Prix live to UK television viewers from 2019.
Channel 4 will broadcast highlight of the other Formula 1 race weekends.
From 2019, Sky has exclusive rights to screen F1 races live in the...

Changes to Sky Sports from 1st October 2018

Changes to Sky Sports from 1st October 2018
It appears that for people with a Sky HD box and subscribing to Sky Sports will be offered Sky Sports in HD.
But this will be charged at £2 extra a month, as opposed to £6 extra a month.
People affected have been sent the following letter / email.

In s...

beIN Sports MENA extends Premier League contract

beIN Sports MENA extends Premier League contract
beIN Sports has extended its contract with the Premier League for another three years.
The agreement means the Doha-based network will hold exclusive rights to all matches in the English league in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) for the...

Vintage TV no longer available

Vintage TV no longer available
Vintage TV has disappeared from even more TV screens this week, with the service now being removed from Sky and Virgin Media.
The channel says the temporary removal from Sky and Virgin Media is part of plans to make the channel accessible to “as many viewers...

Quest HD launches on Freesat and Sky

Quest HD launches on Freesat and Sky
Quest HD has launched today on Freesat and Sky.
Quest shows programming from the Discovery channel, and also some sports events from Eurosport – they are all owned by Discovery.
Quest will also be the home of English League Football highlights, having...

La Liga UK TV rights...how to watch from next season

La Liga UK TV rights…how to watch from next season
Sports Streaming service Eleven Sports beat Sky to the live rights for Spains La Liga.
At the time people were wondering how they would be able to watch La Liga in the UK.
Today Eleven Sports has revealed that that will launch two new...

F1 on UK TV from 2019 - live on Sky and highlights on C4

F1 on UK TV from 2019 – live on Sky and highlights on C4
From 2019, Sky will have exclusive rights to all live sessions and weekends for F1.
However there is a free-to-air aspect of Sky’s contract, which requires free to air live coverage of the British Grand Prix and highlights of...

Paramount Network UK now available

Paramount Network UK now available
Paramount Network UK, featuring a schedule heavy with US drama and movies, started transmission on the 4th July.
On Freeview and YouView, Paramount Network launched on channel 57.
On Sky, Paramount Network’s launch on channel 159
Freesat and Virgin Media...

Some IPTV / Streaming Top Tips

Some IPTV / Streaming Top Tips
Sometimes the old “reboot your router and box” works magic!!!
Q: “I am having buffering issues with channels. What is happening ?”

A: First, check your internet connection or router and restart it.
Check your MAG IPTV box, and restart...

Recommended Internet Speeds for IPTV

Recommended Internet Speeds for IPTV
IPTV and streaming is fast becoming the major way of watching TV, with satellite TV still way out in front.
But for some people their internet provider does not provide the required speeds for the internet TV services.
Low internet speeds can mean low...

BBC Wimbledon Red Button streams activated

BBC Wimbledon Red Button streams activated
The BBC has activated extra red button streams to provide coverage from Wimbledon.
We reported earlier ( https://www.satandpcguy.com/2018/06/13/bbc-red-button-streams-summer-2018/ ) that the service was testing, but they have now been activated on Sky...

Motorsport TV returns to Sky boxes

Motorsport TV returns to Sky boxes
Motorsport TV has announced its return to Sky after a “technical issue” kept it off the platform for more than a week.
As we reported last week ( https://www.satandpcguy.com/2018/06/20/motorsport-tv-removed-from-skys-epg/ ) Motorsport TV was...

Wimbledon in UHD on SkyQ

Wimbledon in UHD on SkyQ
The BBC has confirmed that Sky Q users will be able to access UHD/4K coverage from this year’s Wimbledon tournament, although there will be no support for HDR.
Sky Q users will be able to access UHD coverage of the men’s and ladies singles semi-finals and...

Motorsport.tv removed from Skys EPG

Motorsport.tv removed from Skys EPG
Motorsport.tv has been removed from Sky channel 429.
It is thought that this is only temporary.
A message from Motorsport.tv says “Apologies, we are currently experiencing technical difficulties on Sky, but should be running again shortly.”
The...

BeIN Sports (MENA) bows to pressure by opening up some World Cup coverage

BeIN Sports (MENA) bows to pressure by opening up some World Cup coverage
Qatar’s beIN Media Group has made 22 matches from the 2018 Fifa World Cup available via its free-to-air channels in the Middle East and North Africa following pressure over access to the national team football tournament f...

BBC Red Button Streams for Summer 2018

BBC Red Button Streams for Summer 2018
As usual, the BBC has launched some extra “Red Button” streams.
These “pop up” channels allow the BBC to show a but more Sport over the summer months, including multiple Wimbledon courts.
We are expecting these BBC Red Button streams to be on frequency 12422...

Football World Cup 2018 Coverage

Football World Cup 2018 Coverage
The Fifa Football World Cup 2018 will be the 21th World Cup. It took place between 14 June to 15 July 2018 in Russia.
UK TV Coverage will be split between the BBC and ITV
(Coverage details here :...

Paramount Network to launch on Sky soon

Paramount Network to launch on Sky soon
Viacom Intl. Media Networks U.K. announced Friday that it will launch Paramount Network, a free-to-air channel offering a mix of drama, comedy and movies, in Britain on July 4.
Paramount Network will be the British home of various free-to-air premieres,...

Sky Living to be renamed Sky Witness

Sky Living to be renamed Sky Witness
Sky is to rebrand the Sky Living (again!) channel as “Sky Witness”.
The change will take place on 6th August 2018.
The channel first launched under the name UK Living in 1993, later becoming “Living TV” and then just plain...

French Open Tennis to remain free and on ITV for next three years

French Open Tennis to remain free and on ITV for next three years
The French Open will continue to be shown free-to-air on UK television, after current rights holder ITV extended its rights deal to live tennis from Roland Garros in a new three year deal running until 2021.
ITV4 will continue to...

Doctor Who episodes in new box sets on iPlayer

Doctor Who episodes in new box sets on iPlayer
The BBC has made every Doctor Who episode from 2005 onward available via the iPlayer.
All ten series, featuring Christopher Eccleston, David Tennant, Matt Smith and Peter Capaldi are available throughout the summer as box sets on the service, giving...

Sky lose more sports rights, as Discovery get PGA Tour Golf rights

Sky lose more sports rights, as Discovery get PGA Tour Golf rights
Discovery, who own the Eurosport channels, has signed a long-term international deal for PGA golf rights, starting in 2019 and running for 12 years.
The agreement for TV and digital rights to PGA Tour events in all territories...

BBC confirms World Cup Ultra HD coverage

BBC confirms World Cup Ultra HD coverage
Two cutting-edge BBC trials will bring the FIFA World Cup live to audiences in Ultra HD and virtual reality.
The BBC will offer UHD coverage of the FIFA World Cup on a “first come, first served” basis, with access limited to a figure the BBC...

UEFA Champions League Final - Real Madrid v Liverpool - where to watch on TV

UEFA Champions League Final
Real Madrid v Liverpool

Live TV coverage on the following channels :
Antenna 3 (free, Spanish TV)
Bein Sports (Mena)
BeIN Sports (Espana)
BT Sports 2
Canale 5 (Italy)
RTE 2 (Ireland)
Sky Sports (Germany)
ZDF (German, free on Astra 1)
ITV (UK) – highlights

Eurosport UHD service for French Tennis Open

Eurosport UHD service for French Tennis Open
Eurosport is launching a temporary UHD service with coverage of the Roland Garros French Open across Europe.
UHD coverage of the tennis tournament will be available in the UK on Sky Q and Virgin Media, as well as in Germany (via HD+), Spain (Orange)...

Vintage TV leaves Freesat over carriage cost

Vintage TV leaves Freesat over carriage cost
Music channel Vintage TV left Freesat.
The Vintage TV channel was removed from the free-to-air satellite service on Thursday, with Vintage TV blaming Freesat’s new charging structure.

The channel also urged viewers to contact the UK’s...

Channel 4 wins rights to show Wales International Rugby

Channel 4 wins rights to show Wales International Rugby
Channel 4 has snapped up the rights to show international Rugby Union fixtures involving Wales this summer.
The broadcaster will show exclusive live coverage of Wales’ test matches against South Africa and Argentina. kicking off on 2nd June ...

Using a Sky HD box and recently lost signal for your ITV1 on channel 103?

Using a Sky HD box and recently lost signal for your ITV1 on channel 103?
As a result of the Sky channel number changes on the 1st May 2018, some Sky digibox users may have been allocated ITV1 HD on channel 103.

And as a result you may have a “no signal” message for that...

Sky Channel Number Changes from 1st May 2018 - new channel numbers announced

Sky Channel Number Changes from 1st May 2018 – new channel numbers announced
Sky have today announced the new channel numbers and numbering system, due to take effect on the 1st May 2018.
Key points of this move are
• Documentary channels will be moved up the TV Guide to sit alongside E...

BeIN Sports (Mena) Receiver Updates Not Working - this solution worked for me!

BeIN Sports (Mena) Receiver Updates Not Working – this solution worked for me!
It was announced previously ( see https://www.satandpcguy.com/2018/03/19/bein-sports-mena-receiver-update-required/ ) that receivers used for BeIN Sports (MENA) would require a firmware / software update in ...

Boxing : Bellew v Haye - where to watch

Boxing : Bellew v Haye – where to watch
The much-anticipated rematch between Tony Bellew and David Haye will take place on Saturday 5 May 2018 at The O2.


Tony Bellew commented “I’m pleased to get a new date in the diary and I look forward to giving boxing fans a great night on May 5. To b...

Boxing : Khan v Lo Greco - where to watch

Boxing : Khan v Lo Greco – where to watch
Amir Khan will face Phil Lo Greco on his return to the ring at Echo Arena in Liverpool on 21 April 2018.
Former unified Light-Welterweight ruler Khan is back in action for the first time since May 2016 where he stepped up to Middleweight to face...

Top Tip : No Signal message on screen

Top Tip : No Signal message on screen
Quite a large number of phone and email inquiries we receive relate to a “No Signal” message being displayed on the TV screen.
In most cases this is simple to remedy, as it means the TV is on the wrong input, and is getting no signals from that...

Some "TV in Spain" Top Tips

Some “TV in Spain” Top Tips
Here are some top tips about receiving and watching UK TV in Spain are good to know, given some of the callouts I have been to this week.

Freeview boxes connect to a TV aerial. They do not work with a satellite dish.
Using a Freeview box connected to a TV...

Anthony Joshua v Joseph Parker : Where to watch

Anthony Joshua v Joseph Parker : Where to watch
Anthony Joshua v Joseph Parker
Saturday 31st MArch 2018
Principality Stadium, Cardiff

From what I can see, it looks like the fight is only being shown on Pay / Subscription and PPV channels, and not available on any free to air channels.
However,...

Europe opens up online pay-TV subscriptions

Europe opens up online pay-TV subscriptions
From Sunday 1 April it will be possible for European citizens to access online content wherever they are in the EU.
It means an end to geo-blocking, where content was blocked when trying to watch it in another EU country The new rules will allow...

Sky EPG Channel Number Changes coming in May 2018

Sky EPG Channel Number Changes coming in May 2018
Some information about the channel number and ordering on the Sky Electronic Programme Guide (EPG), have come to light.
These changes are expected to happen in May 2018.
As we posted last year, (...

BBC iPlayer serves up some Fanny (Craddock that is) this Easter.

Fanny Cradock, Delia Smith and Ken Hom will return to the iPlayer this Easter, as the BBC opens up its cookery archive.
As part of the BBC process of opening up its archives and putting them on iPlayer, fifty popular BBC cookery shows, starring some of nation’s most loved cooks including Fanny C...

BeIN Sports (Mena) receiver update required

BeIN Sports (Mena) receiver update required
BeIN Sports (Middle East and North Africa) have issued an update for their receivers.
This update is for official BeIN Sports “White and purple” receivers, and for older Humax “Al Jazeera” receivers.
This update the software of...

BBC to show 200+ hours of Commonwealth Games coverage

BBC announces 200+ hours of Commonwealth Games coverage
The BBC has revealed details of its 2018 Commonwealth Games coverage, taking place in April, live from Australia’s Gold Coast.
The Games start on Wednesday 4th April and runs until Sunday 15th April (Australian time).

BBC Sport ...

Biannual Satellite Solar Outage Time...means a loss of satellite TV signals

Biannual Satellite Solar Outage Time…means a loss of satellite TV signals
It’s that time of year again when you can lose your satellite signals for a few minutes mid morning.
Don’t panic – it is the bi-annual sun outage and normal this time of year.
The solar outages...

Netflix to be added to Sky Q and Now TV boxes

Netflix to be added to Sky Q and Now TV boxes
Sky Q and Now TV users will be able to access Netflix from their receivers later this year, following a new deal between Sky and Netflix.
The new partnership will involve bundling the full Netflix service into a brand new Sky TV subscription pack....

BT Sport changing their payment dates

BT Sport changing their payment dates
BT Sport are sending an email to all their clients informing about a change in the way payments are made.
Instead of billing at the end of the viewing period, BT Sport will now charge you in advance.
So for one month, you will see two payments being made,...

BT retains exclusive UK Moto GP rights

BT retains exclusive UK Moto GP rights
BT Sport is to continue broadcasting MotoGP in the UK on an exclusive basis until 2021, following a new TV deal.
BT says that all 19 Grand Prix events per season will continue to be shown on their channels,

Coverage will include every practice, qualifying...

How to add C4HD to your Humax Freesat box

How to add C4HD to your Humax Freesat box
With the news that Channel 4 HD will be removed from Freesat boxes on Thursday 22nd February 2018 here is how to add C4HD to your Freesat Humax box in “Non Freesat Mode”.

“Non Freesat Mode” allows you to add free to air channels...

Channel 4 HD and All4 to leave Freesat on 22nd February 2018

Channel 4 HD and All4 to leave Freesat on 22nd February 2018
All 4 and 4HD will be leaving Freesat on Thursday 22nd February, 2018.
Channel 4 is still available in standard definition, but any recordings you have scheduled for 4HD will need to be re-set in SD (via channel 104).
Channel 4...

Valencia to Gandia Train Timetables 2018

Valencia to Gandia Train Timetables 2018
Thought I would share this that came through the letter box this week, the train timetables for 2018 for trains between Valencia Nord and Gandia.
Gandia to Valencia Train Timetable 2018 (click to enlarge)
Gandia to Valencia Train Timetable 2018 (click to...

George Groves v Chris Eubank Jnr Fight : where to watch

George Groves v Chris Eubank Jnr Fight : where to watch
George Groves is aiming to hold onto his world super-middleweight crown when he takes on Chris Eubank Jr.
The pair are fighting it out for the International Boxing Organization World Super Middleweight Title and WBA Super World Super...

FA Cup 5th Round TV Matches

FA Cup 5th Round TV Matches
Friday 16th Feb
Chelsea v Hull
BT Sport, BeIN Sport, Teledeporte (Spanish TV)
Saturday 17th Feb
Sheffield Wednesday v Swansea – 1230
BeIN Sport, BT SPort,
West Brom v Sothampton – 1500
BeIN Sport

Brighton v COventry – 1500
BeIN Sport, eir SPort,...

Premier League UK TV Rights announcement expected soon...

Premier League UK TV Rights announcement expected soon…
The Premier League is expected to announce soon which TV companies have won which UK TV rights packages for the three seasons from 2019/20.
Sky and BT are expected to continue the “duopoly” for UK TV rights, but there has...

Freesat Programme Guide problems

Freesat Programme Guide problems
It is being reported that some users with “first generation” Freesat recorders have been experiencing issues with the Programme Guide and recording of programmes.
Problems started during the afternoon of Saturday 10th February, where the Programme...

ELF Highlights to move from Five to QUEST

ELF Highlights to move from Five to QUEST
The Football League’s struggling Saturday night highlights show will be screened by low-profile freeview channel Quest from next season.
The official announcement will follow when the presenting team are known and the time of the broadcast, crucial...

Top Tips for a MAG IPTV Box

Top Tips for a MAG IPTV Box
We have put together some user guides, top tips and useful tricks you may not know about your MAG IPTV box which should make your viewing experience much better.
Did you know you can set programme reminders?
Did you know you can try and solve stuttering and freezing...

Europe bans geo-blocking – but digital media exempt

Europe bans geo-blocking – but digital media exempt
The European Parliament voted 557 to 89 on Tuesday in favour of a regulation that bans geo-blocking for most types of online content. However some digital media including Netflix and Amazon are exempt.
The move is set to widen access to many o...

Sony Crime Channel replaces True Crime

Sony Crime Channel replaces Sony Channel
Sony Crime Channel is a new channel dedicated to crime drama, available free-to-air across all major TV platforms.
Sony Crime Channel replaces the former Sony Channel feed on Sky, and former True Crime channel on Freeview.


Schedule highlights include...

Freesat drops a load of music channels

Freesat drops a load of music channels
Early this week, free to air music channel VIVA was dropped on Freesat, to be replaced by MTV Love, a pay TV offering.
Then at the end of January, The Box Plus Network withdrew its presence from Freesat, causing viewers to lose access to channels including...

Six Nations 2018 Match and TV Schedule

Six Nations 2018 Match and TV Schedule
The 2018 Six Nations takes place between 3 February and 17 March 2018.
UK TV coverage will again be split between the BBC and ITV.
Sky Sports will be showing the womens six nations.
Full TV Schedule...

VIVA music channel closes

VIVA music channel closes
The UK version of music channel VIVA has closed.
VIVA had been available free-to-air on Freesat 511 and Freeview 57 as well as on Sky 353 and Virgin Media 317.
The channel has been replaced with “pop-up pay” TV channel MTV Love.

The VIVA UK website now...

BBC retains Premier League TV highlights

The BBC has retained the right to show Premier League TV highlights as part of a new deal until the end of the 2021/22 season.
As well as securing content for Match Of The Day, the new deal will allow the BBC to continue to repeat highlights on Sunday mornings as well as show Premier League...

Channel 4 live F1 races in 2018

Channel 4 live F1 races in 2018
Channel 4 have announced which of the 2018 race weekends they will be showing live.
Channel 4 live coverage starts with the second Grand Prix, the Bahrain Grand Prix on the weekend of 6-8th April.
This is the last year of regular free-to-air coverage in the UK, as...

F1 changes for Sky Deutschland and Sky Italia

F1 changes for Sky Deutschland and Sky Italia
Whereas for this coming season UK viewers still have the F! coverage from Channel 4 and Sky SPorts F1, Sky subscribers in Germany and F1 fans inItaly will have some changes.
In Germany, Sky Deutschland will no longer cover F1.
Reports suggest that...

Sony Channel changes soon

Sony Channel changes soon
Sony will soon be making some changes to their TV channels.
Currently the Sony channel is encrypted, but requires no subscription – only a “Freesat From Sky” viewing card.
It is also currently on the European beam, with easy reception over Spain.
Sony...

Eurosport Player slashes price for Winter Olympics

Eurosport Player slashes price for Winter Olympics
Eurosport Player is offering a special cut-price deal for the Winter Olympics PyeongChang 2018 – new subscribers can access the OTT service at special prices for the month of February.
Eurosport is offering the special Olympic subscription for €...

Large IPTV provider closed down

Large IPTV provider closed down
Late last week, a coordinated pan-European police action has closed down an illegal IPTV network
This service served around half a million subscribers across Europe with an offer of around 1,200 TV channels.
The service made it possible to watch major European TV...