Channel 4 to show Abu Dhabi GP live in deal with Sky Sports

Channel 4 to show Abu Dhabi GP live in deal with Sky Sports

Sky has announced a partnership with Channel 4 that will see Sky Sports' live coverage of the thrilling Formula 1 season finale shared with the whole country right before Christmas, on what could be an historic occasion for Sir Lewis Hamilton.


https://www.satandpcguy.com/2021/12/09/channel-4-to-show-abu-dhabi-gp-live-in-deal-with-sky-sports/

Channel 4 HD returns to Freesat TODAY!

Further to our previous post ( https://www.satandpcguy.com/2021/11/17/is-channel-4-hd-returning-to-freesat-soon/ ) Channel 4 HD has returned to Freesat today (8th December 2021).

Channel 4 HD is now available on Freesat channel number

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2021/12/08/channel-4-hd-returns-to-freesat-today/

Live Super League will be broadcast on free-to-air television

Live Super League will be broadcast on free-to-air television for the first time in the games 26-year history.

Channel 4 have secured the rights to screen ten live Betfred Super League matches.

The deal will commence from the start of the 2022 Super League season, and will debut on the 12th

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2021/11/25/live-super-league-will-be-broadcast-on-free-to-air-television/

BBC Three to return as TV channel in February

BBC Three will return as a TV channel in February - six years after it moved online - regulator Ofcom has confirmed.

The channel has since been responsible for major hits including Fleabag, Normal People and Killing Eve - prompting calls for its resurrection.

The broadcasting watchdog officially approved the move on Thursday, and the new channel will be available on Freeview, Sky, Virgin and Freesat.


https://www.satandpcguy.com/2021/11/25/bbc-three-to-return-as-tv-channel-in-february/

Is Channel 4 HD returning to Freesat soon?

Back in 2018, Channel 4 removed its Channel 4 HD channel, and their on demand All4 service from Freesat, apparently due to a dispute over carriage fees.

(Although you could manually add Channel 4 HD back to your Freesat box - https://www.satandpcguy.com/2018/02/20/how-to-add-c4hd-to-your-humax-freesat-box/ )

However, today, it appears that Channel 4 HD may soon return to Freesat.


https://www.satandpcguy.com/2021/11/17/is-channel-4-hd-returning-to-freesat-soon/

4k Freesat Boxes get large update

Freesat have released a software update for their 4k range of Freesat set top boxes.

The update fixes a large number of issues that have pretty much plagued these boxes since they were first released over a year ago.


https://www.satandpcguy.com/2021/11/11/4k-freesat-boxes-get-large-update/

Sky+HD boxes - some boxes not updated with correct GNT / BST time change

SKY+UPDATE - INCORRECT TIME SHOWING IN SKY GUIDE

We are aware that some customers with Sky+ boxes are seeing British Summer Time shown in the Sky Guide this morning following the overnight seasonal clock change.

We are investigating how to correct this. We have verified that the impact

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2021/10/31/skyhd-boxes-some-boxes-not-updated-with-correct-gnt-bst-time-change/

Subtitles on Channel 4 returning soon....for some

Channel 4 has said that subtitles will soon be restored to several platforms and high-profile programmes, like The Great British Bake Off and The Last Leg, after weeks-long disruption, the we reported HERE.

Channel 4 have said that "intensive engineering work" will mean that live text subtitles would begin to return for viewers on Sky, Virgin Media and Freeview.

Freesat users will have to wait a bit longer for subtitles to return as Channel 4 distributes content to that platform "in a different way that is not resolved by this change".

Channel 4s on demand service, All4, should now begin to see subtitles on flagship programmes.


https://www.satandpcguy.com/2021/10/23/subtitles-on-channel-4-returning-soon-for-some/

UK TV Problems in the UK in 2021

UK TV Problems in the UK in 2021

In recent weeks, the UK has been hit by a number of situations that has caused all sorts of TV reception issues on most platforms.

Most viewers will be unaware of the problems, but there have been clues.

But here is a quick rundown of what has happened to UK TV in recent weeks.

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2021/10/11/uk-tv-problems-in-the-uk-in-2021/

Satellite TV Solar Outage Time Again - October 2021

Satellite Solar Outage Time Again - October 2021

It is that time of year again when the Sun / Solar Outage can affect the power of satellite signals your satellite dish is receiving, resulting in a loss of some of the more weaker UK TV channels.

This is information for people who may be experiencing this for the first time, and a nice reminder for those that have lived here before

This occurrence happens in March and October for a couple of weeks every year, around the time of the Spring and Autumn equinox. In the northern hemisphere, sun outages occur before the March equinox (February, March) and after the September equinox (September and October).

This "satellite solar outage" happens at around 10.30 - 11.30 am and can last for upto 20 minutes.



https://www.satandpcguy.com/2021/09/19/satellite-tv-solar-outage-time-again-october-2021/

Emma Raducanu's US Open final will be shown live on FREE-TO-AIR

Emma Raducanu's US Open final will be shown live on FREE-TO-AIR TV tonight (Saturday 11th September 2021)  after Channel 4 sealed a last-minute deal with Amazon Prime.



Amazon Prime will share its live coverage of Emma Raducanu's US Open final against Leylah Fernandez with Channel 4 on

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2021/09/11/emma-raducanus-us-open-final-will-be-shown-live-on-free-to-air/

CNN no longer on Freesat

CNN is no longer available on Freesat.

Not only has Freesat not had access to the free to air HD version of CNN for the last few months, but today CNN has been removed from Freesat.

Although, at the time of writing, CNN is still "free to air" and available on FTA receivers, and even on

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2021/09/03/cnn-no-longer-on-freesat/

A reminder of the Sky channel changes from the 1st September 2021

Below is a easy to use table showing the new Sky channels, and the new Sky channel numbers that will come into effect on the 1st September 2021.

Your Sky box will automatically update with the new channels



https://www.satandpcguy.com/2021/08/31/a-reminder-of-the-sky-channel-changes-from-the-1st-september-2021/

Sky channel changes from 1st September 2021 - goodbye Sky One

Sky will be making some changes to their channel portfolio from the 1st September 2021.

As part of this rebrand, Sky One will close, and be replaced by Sky Showcase, and also launching Sky Max.


https://www.satandpcguy.com/2021/07/28/sky-channel-changes-from-1st-september-2021-goodbye-sky-one/

Freesat 4K Box software update June 2021

The June 2021 Software Release (5.4.1.p7_ui_1.3.8) is now available and will be automatically installed on Freesat 4K TV Boxes.

The updates adds a few new features, and some fixes... but not a fix for the HDR problem, which i understand is more of a hardware issue than a software issue!

New features


https://www.satandpcguy.com/2021/06/10/freesat-4k-box-software-update-june-2021/

Channel Rescan for Ferguson Arvia satellite receivers

Channel Rescan for Ferguson Arvia satellite receivers

A guide to how to scan for channels on a Ferguson Ariva satellite receiver.



This is useful for when channels change frequencies, as this box will NOT automatically update to the new frequencies.

(This is annoying, as some

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2021/05/29/channel-rescan-for-ferguson-arvia-satellite-receivers/

BBC Red Button Streams for Summer 2021

BBC Red Button Streams for Summer 2021

As usual, the BBC will be launching some extra “Red Button” streams on satellite TV over the summer.

These “pop up” channels allow the BBC to show a bit more Sport over the summer months, including multiple Wimbledon courts.

The stream have now appeared on satellite for tests

The BBC Red Button streams are on frequency

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2021/05/27/bbc-red-button-streams-for-summer-2021/

More ITV SD channel frequency changes today

This mornings ITV frequency changes to
ITVBe and ITV2 (from 10.758 V to 10.906 V )
and
CITV (from 10.758 V moved to 10.891 H)

Sky and Freesat boxes will automatically update to the new frequencies.
Users of other satellite receivers will have to rescan to pick up the channels on their

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2021/05/27/more-itv-sd-channel-frequency-changes-today/

GB News start date

GB News will launch at 8pm on Sunday 13 June with a special programme entitled “Welcome to GB News”.

The channel has already started broadcasting test content on Freeview and YouView Channels 236 and Freesat channel 216.



GB News has also unveiled details of its programming and schedule, including its breakfast show line-up.



https://www.satandpcguy.com/2021/05/26/gb-news-start-date/

A few more ITV SD channel frequency changes today

This morning frequency changes to
ITV4 (from 10.758 V to 10.891 H )
and
ITV Meridian SE+1 and ITV Central West (from 10.758 V moved to 10.906 V)

Sky and Freesat boxes will automatically update to the new frequencies.
Users of other satellite receivers will have to rescan to pick up the

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2021/05/26/a-few-more-itv-sd-channel-frequency-changes-today/

Confirmed : More ITV channels changing frequencies

Further to our previous post ( https://www.satandpcguy.com/2021/05/11/more-itv-channels-changing-frequencies/ ) it has now been confirmed that these ITV1 SD regions have moved to another ITV frequency.


https://www.satandpcguy.com/2021/05/25/confirmed-more-itv-channels-changing-frequencies/

Six Nations set to remain on free to air TV for four more years

The Six Nations is set to stay on free-to-air television after tournament organisers reached an agreement in principle with existing broadcasters BBC and ITV to continue sharing coverage of the men's and women's tournaments.

Six Nations Rugby said it had entered into ‘exclusive discussions’ with the two broadcasters over a four-year deal which will run from 2022 to the end of the 2025 edition of the tournament.

The BBC will broadcast all Scotland and Wales home Six Nations matches. ITV will show all England, Ireland, Italy and France home games.


https://www.satandpcguy.com/2021/05/22/six-nations-set-to-remain-on-free-to-air-tv-for-four-more-years/

Sony Movies, another channel rebrand

With Sony Movies being offloaded, and being bought by another company, their channels will be renames to reflect the new ownership. GREAT!

These changes will happen on Tuesday 25th May 2021.

These are the old and new channel names, and their Sky channel numbers..

Sony Channel (157)

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2021/05/22/sony-movies-another-channel-rebrand/

Disney confirm closure of the Fox channel in the UK

Disney has confirmed plans to close down the Fox channel in the UK on the 30th June 2021.

Fox launched as a general entertainment station launched in 2004 as 'FX', and transmits such shows as Family Guy, American Dad, The Walking Dead and American Horror Story.

This leaves National

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2021/05/17/disney-confirm-closure-of-the-fox-channel-in-the-uk/

Confirmation of the latest ITV changes on satellite

ITV continue with their channel satellite shuffle, with a number of SD (standard definition) channels moving to new frequencies.

ITV channels currently on Astra 2E transponder 44 are being moved to different transponder. This will affect SD versions of ITV Central West, Granada, London, Wales, ITV+1 Meridian East, ITV2, ITVBe and ITV4.

The these channels will be moving to transponders 53 ( 10891 H 22000 5/6 ) and 54 ( 10906 V 22000 5/6 ), taking up capacity cleared with the recent closures of many ITV1 and ITV1+1 regional channels.

Also, ITV1 HD Meridian East has also moved frequency,

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2021/05/14/confirmation-of-the-latest-itv-changes-on-satellite/

More ITV channels changing frequencies?

It appears that ITV are still rearranging their channels on satellite.

In recent week we have had closure of some ITV 1 SD and ITV1+1 SD regions, new ITV1 HD regions appears, ITVBE+1 close, and ITV3 move to a new frequency.

And today it appears that ITV1 SD London, Granada and Wales, may be moving frequency soon also.

Transmissions for these three ITV1 SD regions, currently on 10.758 V, have appeared on another ITV operated frequency, 10.891 H 22000 5/6 DVBS QPSK, indicating a probably transponder swap soon.


https://www.satandpcguy.com/2021/05/11/more-itv-channels-changing-frequencies/

Solar Storm alert with possible disruption to satellite signals

A SOLAR STORM travelling at more than 500 kilometres per second is due to collide with Earth on Sunday, and it could have enough of an impact to affect Earth's satellite technology.

A hole in the equatorial region of the Sun's atmosphere has appeared, researchers have said. The hole is spewing solar particles at a speed of 500 kilometres per second, or 1.8 million kilometres per hour. Unfortunately for Earth, it is in the direct path of the stream of solar particles.

Categorised as a G1 class storm, the impacts are expected to be minor but could include power grid fluctuations, impact on satellite operations, and even impacts on migratory animals when it hits today, 2nd May 2021.


https://www.satandpcguy.com/2021/05/02/solar-storm-alert-with-possible-disruption-to-satellite-signals/

GB News channel set to launch soon on Freeview, Freesat and Sky

Andrew Neil’s new British news channel GB News is gradually approaching its launch.

On 28 April, it broadcast a “test signal” on channel 236 of Freeview and YouView TV services, tweeting “we’re hard at work building Britain’s New Channel.

And now GB News has confirmed it has been allocated a Freesat channel number.


https://www.satandpcguy.com/2021/05/01/gb-news-channel-set-to-launch-soon-on-freeview-freesat-and-sky/

ITV changes on the 13th April 2021

A reminder of some UK TV changes for ITV1 and ITV1 HD and ITVBE that will be happening on Monday 13th April 2021.

Since late last year, ITV has been making changes to how it uses its local ITV1 regions. The aim has been to make ITV1 HD as the default option to Sky HD and Freesat HD users.

To do this and increase capacity on their satellite transponders for more ITV1 HD regional versions, they have been closing some of the standard definition regional versions of ITV1. Also, ITVBE+1 will also be closed.

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2021/04/10/itv-changes-on-the-13th-april-2021/

Humax Freesat HDR 1100S Youtube Issue Fix

In early 2021, the Humax Freesat HDR 1100S set top box were affected by an issue, whereby the search function in the Youtube application did not work.

For some reason, when you selected search, the "keypad" appears for a second, then disappeared. This meant that you could no longer use the

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2021/04/02/humax-freesat-hdr-1100s-youtube-issue-fix/

More ITV1 SD regions set to close in April 2021

More ITV1 SD regions set to close in April 2021

ITV have announced that they will be closing down more ITv1 SD (standard definition) regional variations on satellite.

A similar exercise happened in late 2020, when a number of smaller ITV1 regions closed down ( https://www.satandpcguy.com/2020/10/16/itv-changes-20th-october-some-sd-channels-closing-more-hd-channels/ )

The changes are required to help free up satellite capacity for making all ITV1 HD regions and sub regions HD only.

As a result of these changes in April, viewers will

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2021/03/17/more-itv1-sd-regions-set-to-close-in-april-2021/

Having temporary loss of UK satellite TV signals in the morning? Dont worry, it is just the biannual solar outage time (March 2021)

Having temporary loss of UK satellite TV signals in the morning? Dont worry, it is just the biannual solar outage time (March 2021)

It is that time of year again when the sun can affect the power of satellite signals your satellite dish is receiving, resulting in a loss of some of the more weaker UK TV channels via satellite.

Don't panic - it is the bi-annual sun outage and normal this time of year.

This happens in March and October for a couple of weeks every year, around the time of the Spring and Autumn equinox. In the northern hemisphere, sun outages occur before the March equinox (February, March) and after the September equinox (September and October).

These solar outages occur when the sun is directly behind the satellite and the suns energy swamps the signal with interference.

This "satellite solar outage" happens at around 10.30 - 11.30 am and can last for up to 20 minutes and can take place up to 15 days.



https://www.satandpcguy.com/2021/02/28/having-temporary-loss-of-uk-satellite-tv-signals-in-the-morning-dont-worry-it-is-just-the-biannual-solar-outage-time-march-2021/

All4 application to end on Samsung Smart TVs

All4 application to end on Samsung Smart TVs

From the 29th January 2021, the All 4 app will no longer be available on 2011 and 2012 Samsung smart TV models. This is due to recent technical changes which mean that it is no longer possible for Channel 4 to maintain the All 4 app on these devices. However, All 4 will continue to be available on Samsung 2013 model TVs and above. See the table below for more information about the specific models affected.

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2021/02/22/all4-application-to-end-on-samsung-smart-tvs/

Popular streaming app Mobdro now working and closed down?

Popular streaming app Mobdro now working and closed down?

Mobdro is an app which allows you to watch Live TV, Movies and TV Shows from around the world completely FREE. Many users use it to watch football matches.

But in the last 24 hours, plenty of users haver been reporting that the app has gone offline and is no longer working. When trying to access a stream, users are seeing a "Can’t load data. Check your connection" error message.

Various rumours about the app being updates, a server update or problem have been circulating. But it actually appears that the app has been closed down due to legal issues.



https://www.satandpcguy.com/2021/02/11/popular-streaming-app-mobdro-now-working-and-closed-down/

Six Nations Rugby on TV 2021, could be the last on BBC and ITV as current broadcast deal comes to an end

The 2021 Six Nations takes place between 6 February and 20 March 2021.

The BBC have had live coverage of the Six Nations since its inception.

However, in 2016 it was announced that the BBC had renegotiated its deal and would start to share UK TV coverage of the Six Nations with ITV, for the next six years. Under this deal all England, Ireland and Italy home matches will be live on ITV; all Wales, Scotland and France home matches will be live on BBC: all Wales matches live on S4C.

The current UK TV deal ends with the 2021 Six Nations Championship.

And there are growing concerns that the Six Nations 2021 could be LAST available for free on BBC and ITV as Sky Sports and Amazon eye a UK TV rights bid.

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2021/01/30/six-nations-rugby-on-tv-2021-could-be-the-last-on-bbc-and-itv-as-current-broadcast-deal-comes-to-an-end/

Kids Channel Number changes on Sky today

Today saw a number of channel number changes on the Sky TV guide today.

This is due to a number of channels closing (ie Disney who are moving their content onto Disney+)


https://www.satandpcguy.com/2021/01/11/kids-channel-number-changes-on-sky-today/

Some Discovery channels closed on Sky from today

Today saw the closing of three channels operated by Discovery.

This will affected Sky and Virgin TV customers

‘Home & Health’ has now been removed

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2021/01/06/some-discovery-channels-closed-on-sky-from-today/

UK TV and Streaming in Spain post Brexit

After reading a number of questions, inaccurate answers and "scaremongering" on the internet and social media over the last few days, I hope this will help understand what changes are going to happen when watching UK TV in Spain post Brexit.

UK Streaming Services in Spain post Brexit

Since 2018, UK residents travelling within the EU were able to keep watching their UK streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, SkyGo, NOW TV , Britbox UK and ITV Hub without the need for a VPN or Smart DNS service as part of the EUs “Digital Single Market” and "portability" rules.

These rules allowed short stayers like holiday makers, travelling from one EU country to another EU country would be able to access the same streaming video library they’re subscribed to at home without the need to "hide your ip address" or the use of Virtual Private Network (VPN) / Smart DNS (SDNS) services.


https://www.satandpcguy.com/2021/01/02/uk-tv-and-streaming-in-spain-post-brexit/