New Freesat from Sky Cards - Important

It looks like these cards will be changing also soon......

Messages have been appearing on screens this weekend saying along the line of "Your card is about to expire - you may lose channels after September"

If you purchased a Sky FTV card after 1st May 2006 you are entitled to a free

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/new-freesat-from-sky-cards-important/

Channel 4 announces 3D programming week

Channel 4 has announced a special week of 3D programming to celebrate 3D footage.

This autumn, viewers will be invited to don 3D glasses to watch the programmes - broadcast in ColorCode 3D - which include previously unseen footage of the Queen during her Coronation year.

The two hour-long

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/channel-4-announces-3d-programming-week/

BBC Prime to rebrand as BBC Entertainment

BBC Prime will rebrand as BBC Entertainment later in the year, BBC Worldwide has announced.

From November, BBC Entertainment will take over from Prime as the "new-look home for compelling comedy, drama and light entertainment programming from the BBC and other UK production houses".

To mark

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/bbc-prime-to-rebrand-as-bbc-entertainment/

Five is MOVING from Astra 2a to 2d

Something is happening with Five
If you have a Sky card registered in the Wales or West of England, then you may be experiencing difficulties in the reception of FIVE.

This is because the version of FIVE that serves this area has now stopped being transmitted from its "nice and easy Sky card"

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/five-is-moving-from-astra-2a-to-2d/

ITV starts ITV1 HD test transmissions

ITV has started test transmissions of its new high definition simulcast of ITV1.

As announced last week, the public service broadcaster intends to launch ITV1 HD on Freeview in time for the World Cup tournament next year.

It is also currently "looking at the options" in regards to ITV1 HD on

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/itv-starts-itv1-hd-test-transmissions/

Sky / Freesat EPG Channel Changes / Additions / Removals

April 2009
Trouble has closed off epg 172 and has been replaced by Living +2
Real Estate TV has been removed from sky epg 262
Real Estate TV +1 has been removed from sky epg 263
Sky Box Office has been removed from sky epg 747
MATV National has been removed from sky epg 793
Nat Geo Wild HD

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/sky-freesat-epg-channel-changes-additions-removals/

BBC Channels coming to Digital (Spains satellite service)?

The BBC wants to export its new digital pay-TV channels to 16 foreign countries, including Germany. The channels are already available in several markets, including Scandinavia, Poland and South Africa. In addition to Germany, the broadcaster is also considering expansion into France and

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/bbc-channels-coming-to-digital-spains-satellite-service/

Sky Sports 3 HD moves to channel 418

Sky has moved Sky Sports 3 HD to channel 418 on the EPG after it acquired one of the slots previously owned by Setanta.

Sky has acquired slot 418 on the EPG to relocate Sky Sports 3 HD in order to bring it closer to the other Sky Sports HD channels. It has not been revealed how much Sky paid

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/sky-sports-3-hd-moves-to-channel-418/

Eurosport 2 HD launches in Europe

Eurosport has launched a high definition simulcast of Eurosport 2 in parts of Europe, but has no immediate plans to bring the channel to the UK.

Eurosport 2 HD will be available in 20 different European territories, including Sweden, Denmark and Poland, but not in the UK.

In response, a

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/eurosport-2-hd-launches-in-europe/

ITV Channels to go sky subscription only???

There are reports today that that ITV are in discussions to make their non public service channels (ITV2/+1, ITV3/+1 & ITV4/+1) part of the Sky subscription service.

With advertsing revenues down, ITV can essentially mak money from a proportion of the sky subscription

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/itv-channels-to-go-sky-subscription-only/

ESPN secure more football TV rights

ESPN has secured TV rights to show football from the German, Russian, Portuguese and Dutch top divisions, alongside the remainder of the US Major League Soccer season.

Coverage from the four leagues for 2009/10 - and the rest of the MLS action up to November - will be shown on the firm's

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/espn-secure-more-football-tv-rights/

Fox Movies and Series on Arabsat - Badr 26 east

It looks like something is happening with these (and a few other) channels on Arabsat 26east.

The two channels (Fox series and Fox Movies - currently free to air and shoing a number of movies and US series) are currently on 11843 H.

However in the last few days another frequency has also

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/fox-movies-and-series-on-arabsat-badr-26-east/

More on ITV234 thinking about going subscription

A survey commissioned by financial analyst UBS has found 40% of UK terrestrial viewers would be prepared to pay for their television were ITV to move its channels to a pay model.
The struggling commercial network currently broadcasts four thematic channels; ITV2, ITV3, ITV4 and CITV on cable,

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/more-on-itv234-thinking-about-going-subscription/

ESPN Channel movement Update

From 3rd August, ESPN America has moved from channel 417 to channel 430 on Sky's EPG. It has also moved out of the news and events pack, meaning that Sky customers will only be able receive the channel bundled with ESPN and ESPN HD for �9 a month if they are a Sky Sports subscriber or �12 if they a

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/espn-channel-movement-update/

Sky not being affected by recession?

According to reports in the UK media press BSkyB is about to reveal an impressive set of end-of-year numbers this coming Thursday when it declares its Q4 and full-year figures.

The consensus seems to be that BSkyB is defying the current UK recession, the deepest such down-turn since the 1930�s.

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/sky-not-being-affected-by-recession/

Sky to launch 3D TV channel 'next year'

Sky has announced plans to launch a 3D TV channel next year to build on the growing consumer demand for its Sky+ high definition service.

As the "next step in the Sky+ HD journey", the company plans to offer the UK's first ever 3D channel in 2010, which will carry movies, entertainment and

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/sky-to-launch-3d-tv-channel-next-year/

Sky Sports News changes!

here are indications that from the 1st September changes will be made for Sky Sports News.

It appears that this channel will be made available to all Sky Sports subscribers aswell as those that subscibr to the News and Event mix.

A Sky spokesperson said: "From September 1, Sky Sports News

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/sky-sports-news-changes/

BBC HD Schedule for the Summer

US series Heroes will be shown giving another chance to watch series one of Heroes on Saturday nights. We'll be running a double bill of Heroes at 11.30 every weekend, starting with this, ahead of the start of series 4 (again on BBC Two and BBC HD) which should be in October.

Other summer

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/bbc-hd-schedule-for-the-summer/

BBC Live Championship Matches 2009 2010

The BBC's live coverage of the Championship campaign will start with Newcastle United's opening-day trip to West Bromwich Albion on 8 August. The BBC will show 10 live Championship games during the 2009/10 season and has announced details of the first four.


Saturday 8th August
WBA vs

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/bbc-live-championship-matches-2009-2010/

Channel 4, BBC Worldwide deal 'imminent'

BBC Worldwide chief executive John Smith has revealed that a joint venture deal between the BBC's commercial arm and Channel 4 could be agreed in the next few weeks following the tabling of a new streamlined proposal that he claims has gained traction with both parties.

The two firms have

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/channel-4-bbc-worldwide-deal-imminent/

Sky Price Rise - September 2009

As from 1st September, the following prices are believed to be implemented for new and existing customers.

Although these increases are not yet official, they have been sent to numerous sources.

1 mix - 6 mix are up �1 on 1st September

1 mix - 3mix + sports 1/2 are down �1

4 mix - 6 mix

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/sky-price-rise-september-2009/

ESPN America joins Sky news & events pack

ESPN America has become part of the News and Events television pack on Sky.

It was previously only available as part of the Setanta sport package.

The pack, one of six entertainment packs offered by the satellite pay TV broadcaster, also includes ESPN Classic, British Eurosport, British

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/espn-america-joins-sky-news-events-pack/

BBC cuts back on HD commitment

BBC HD viewers do not necessarily want sport, films or even jaw-dropping natural history in HD. "Our research shows that what viewers want in HD are the programmes that they love to watch in SD," says Danielle Nagler, the BBC's head of HD, speaking at TVB Europe's annual HD Masters event in London

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/bbc-cuts-back-on-hd-commitment/

Simply Movies has stopped broadcasting

Simply Movies has stopped broadcasting classic films on Sky Digital and Freesat.

Launched in December 2008, the channel aired vintage movies from the 1930s to 1970s on a 24/7 basis.

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/simply-movies-has-stopped-broadcasting/

Setanta pays some bills...

According to reports, Setanta has paid at least some of its pressing debts, and renegotiated others. It needed to: the English (soccer) premiership says unless it is fully in funds from Setanta by this Friday it reserves the right to sell its matches to another broadcaster.

Setanta has already

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/setanta-pays-some-bills/

Channel 5 HD coming soon?

Broadcaster Channel Five has been given a provisional green light to launch high-definition (HD) services on digital TV from 2010.

Ofcom has granted the license on the proviso that the company will meet certain criteria related to its application by the end of this year.

However, this is

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/channel-5-hd-coming-soon/

Sky News to launch HD feed in 2010

Sky News has announced plans to launch a high definition version of the channel in the spring of 2010.
much closer to events, building on one of Sky News� existing strengths.�

Sky News HD will be a simulcast of the current standard definition channel. The channel says that its new HD graphics w

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/sky-news-to-launch-hd-feed-in-2010/

ESPN rules out Setanta bid

Blow to founders of troubled pay-TV company Setanta as they seek to avert administration

ESPN, the US sports network owned by media giant Disney, has ruled out a bid for troubled Irish pay-TV company Setanta.

The news is a blow for Setanta, which is still trying to negotiate a last-minute

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/espn-rules-out-setanta-bid/

"Setanta Sports hours away from coming off air"

The Irish broadcaster's bosses are meeting in London this evening where it is expected that they will be told their company is in administration

Setanta Sports bosses are meeting in London this evening where it is expected that they will be told their company is in administration.

STV

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/setanta-sports-hours-away-from-coming-off-air/

Setanta struggles with payments and could go off at any time

Accoridng to reports in several papers, Setanta are teetering on the edge and accountancy firm Deloitte is reported to be on standby to put Setanta into administration, meaning that all Setanta channels could be switched off anytime in the next few

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/setanta-struggles-with-payments-and-could-go-off-at-any-time/

TVEi (channel 795) not on Sky?

TVEi has been removed from 795 in the Sky EPG, for whatever reason I do not know.

However it is still accessable (at the momemnt) by adding it to your "other channels" - Services, 4, 4, 11.469 H 27500 5/6.

I do not know if it will be available for long, if it will go free to air, or if it

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/tvei-channel-795-not-on-sky/

Possible HD Channel Frequency Changes

On a few satellite related forums there are rumours and speculation that there will soon be a change in some of the HD channels (BBC HD, ITV HD and C4 HD) frequencies, which will affect reception, especially for those watching ITVHD and C4 HD on a small (ie non 1.8 / 1.9m) satellite

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/possible-hd-channel-frequency-changes/

Sky makes �160m bid for Virgin Media TV

BSkyB has placed what could be a decisive bid for the Virgin Media Television (VMTV) channels being auctioned off by the cable TV operator. Various other bixs are also thought ot have been made, including bids from Channel 4.The Financial Times reported on Friday that BSkyB had bid some �160m (

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/sky-makes-%ef%bf%bd160m-bid-for-virgin-media-tv/

UK TV Food Rebrand

Good Food TV is to replace the existing channel UKTV Food from 22 June.

The rebrand will also include the overhaul of UKTV Food's website, which will be renamed goodfoodchannel.co.uk.

The Good Food channel will be launched with the strapline "We have fun with food", targeting upmarket 25- to

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/uk-tv-food-rebrand/

Setanta and Sky in one Sports Package?

According the press reports, it has been suggest that Irish pay-TV sports broadcaster Setanta, supposably in financial difficulties and unable to pay come of its money for sports rights contacts, is in talks with BSkyB about a deal whereby Setanta�s channels could be sold via Sky�s digital sports b

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/setanta-and-sky-in-one-sports-package/

Setanta under threat after late payments

Further to the post on the 4th May the Premier League has rejected attempts to reschedule payment on its current �392 million three-year deal with Setanta, according to the Telegraph.

The news comes after Setanta failed to retain its Premier League packages for 2010-2013, and with fewer matches

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/setanta-under-threat-after-late-payments/

Digital+ sale off?

It looks like the sale of SPain Pay TV satellite service, Digital+, is off, yet again.

Potential buyers Vivendi doesn't want to buy Digital+ because conditions are no longer right for the acquisition.

Digital+ is going through its hardest times regarding its subscriber base. The operator

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/digital-sale-off/

More Setanta Money Problems?

The Irish pay-TV broadcaster Setanta is trying to renegotiate its contracts to screen sporting events, as it tries to deal with cash-flow problems. It is due to pay the Football Association �35m on 15 May for the rights to broadcast its games.

There has been concern among investors after it o

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/more-setanta-money-problems/

Loss of Nilesat channels

If you have recently been losing your channels on NIlesat then I know the reason.

Mnay of the channels are transfering onto another satellite, again at 7w.

One such channels is the popular fatafet cooking channel. Another is MBC Persia.

The new satellite, Atlantic Bird 4, has a much

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/loss-of-nilesat-channels/

Sky increases HD viewers

Sky+ HD has passed the one million home mark for the first time. This has been helped by the policy of maintaining a �10 monthly premium on the product, while keeping the price of the hardware below �49 - as part of the UK installation discount.

Sky reports the total number of HD households as 1

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/sky-increases-hd-viewers/

More Interactivity on Sky....on Adverts!!

Sky is to offer advertisers the ability to show extended advertising content to viewers who push the green button to access it. Some of the "green button" content can be saved onto Sky+ and HD receiver for later viewing.

Many channels currently use the green button is already used during some

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/more-interactivity-on-sky-on-adverts/

3D TV From Sky

Ok...so you have just spend a load of money on a huge 40" HD plasma TV, you thought that High Definition was the biggest thing to happen with tv...

well think again.

Sky have been trialing 3D TV. And although it wokrs with a Sky HD receiver, you will need a 3D TV to view the

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/3d-tv-from-sky/

Men and Motors Frequency Change

M&M has changed its frequency this week.
it is now available on 10891 H 22000 5/6
sky and fresat receivers will have self updated to the enw frequency, so they will have to do nothing.
other receivers will have to manually change / scan this frequency.

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/men-and-motors-frequency-change/

Sky News Changing Frequency

As from the 1st May 2009, Sky News International will not be available on its curent existing frequency.

This only affects those watching Sky News on Astra 19...not those watching in Astra 2 (ie Sky UK satellites), or via a freesat or sky receiver.

The new frequency for you to scan into your

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/sky-news-changing-frequency/

Pay TV on Spain TDT Service

Spain's government has announced it had given the green light to pay TV on DTT.

"Citizens will be able to access higher quality contents so prompting the transition to DTT," said the government in a press release.

But at the same time the government has assured concerned citizens that the

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/pay-tv-on-spain-tdt-service/

Confusion with newspaper article - clarification

CLARIFICATION: This recently was printed in a local newspaper, which has been the cause of many confused people contacting me about possible reception issues.

Channel Five The Satellite Astra 2c will be moving from its present position at 28.2� to 31.5�. The good news is that its only occupant,

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/confusion-with-newspaper-article-clarification/

UKTV Style and UKTV Gardens name changes

UKTV Style and UKTV Gardens will be relaunched as Home and Really as the next step in the broadcaster's plans to rebrand its entire portfolio of channels.

Gardening output will be shifted to Home when it takes over from UKTV Style on April 30, with Really to be positioned as a "zeitgeisty and

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/uktv-style-and-uktv-gardens-name-changes/

3D TV - Sky Trial new Television Technology

Sky UK Have recently tested tghe transmission of 3D TV.
Sky�s live 3D transmission took place at London�s Abbey Road studios as part of a three-screen 3D event that involved:
o Sky broadcasting a simulcast of a Keane live gig and transmitting it over a high definition satellite transponder and di

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/14/3d-tv-sky-trial-new-television-technology/

EFL TV rights: record five-year coverage deal with Sky Sports

EFL clubs have voted through a record new five-year live TV coverage deal with Sky Sports worth £935m.

The new deal will see 1,000 matches either broadcast or streamed during the 2024-25 to 2028-29 season.

The league entered into an exclusive month-long negotiating period with the broadcaster in April after naming it preferred bidder.



https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/05/efl-tv-rights-record-five-year-coverage-deal-with-sky-sports/

BBC HD Channel Number Changes on Freesat today

BBC HD channels have changed their names and numbers in the 900s.

These additional regional variation channel number are now on the same numbers and in the same order as on Sky HD boxes.

BBC HD channels are now:

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/03/bbc-hd-channel-number-changes-on-freesat-today/

How to Add Channel 4 SD channels to a Manhattan Plaza Freesat HD box now 104 is HD with "no signal" message

How to Add Channel 4 SD channels to a Manhattan Plaza Freesat HD box now 104 is HD with "no signal" message

Earlier this week, Channel Four made Channel 4 HD the default on Freesat channel 104.

Channel 4 Standard definition, which occupied channel 104 is no longer available on Freesat.

For some users this has meant that they are unable to receive Channel 4 on channel 104, as they have been allocated a weak Channel 4 HD region.



https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/05/01/how-to-add-channel-4-sd-channels-to-a-manhattan-plaza-freesat-hd-box-now-104-is-hd-with-no-signal-message/

How to Add Channel 4 SD channels to a Manhattan SX Freesat HD box now 104 is HD with "no signal" message

How to Add Channel 4 SD channels to a Manhattan SX Freesat HD box now 104 is HD with "no signal" message

Earlier this week, Channel Four made Channel 4 HD the default on Freesat channel 104.

Channel 4 Standard definition, which occupied channel 104 is no longer available on Freesat.

For some users this has meant that they are unable to receive Channel 4 on channel 104, as they have been allocated a weak Channel 4 HD region.



https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/04/30/how-to-add-channel-4-sd-channels-to-a-manhattan-sx-freesat-hd-box-now-104-is-hd-with-no-signal-message/

How to Add Channel 4 SD channels to a Humax Freesat HD box now 104 is HD with "no signal" message

How to Add Channel 4 SD channels to a Humax Freesat HD box now 104 is HD with "no signal" message

Earlier this week, Channel Four made Channel 4 HD the default on Freesat channel 104.

Channel 4 Standard definition, which occupied channel 104 is no longer available on Freesat.

For some users this has meant that they are unable to receive Channel 4 on channel 104, as they have been allocated a weak Channel 4 HD region.



https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/04/29/how-to-add-channel-4-sd-channels-to-a-humax-freesat-hd-box-now-104-is-hd-with-no-signal-message/

Channel 5 Programme Guide issue

A technical issue has cause Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) information for Channel 5 to disappear.

The technical issue saw missing EPG data for Channel 5 on a number of TV platforms from Sunday 30th April.

The problem has been fixed , as of today (Tuesday), and Sky and Freesat EPGs are now

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/04/25/channel-5-programme-guide-issue/

Channel 4 changes on Freesat

There have been some changes for Freesat HD set top box users who watch Channel 4 today.


Prior to today, Freesat channel 104 was Channel 4 (in Standard Definition), and Channel 4 HD (high definition) was on Freesat channel 126.

Today has seen the closure of the standard definition Channel 4 on Freesat channel 104,

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/04/25/channel-4-changes-on-freesat/

BBC One retune on Freeview needed this week for seven BBC One regions

BBC One retune on Freeview needed this week for seven BBC One regions

Freeview viewers in seven regions of England will be requried to perform a retune this week, due to BBC One SD to HD changes.

Changes to BBC One HD for these seven regions have now confirmed for

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/04/22/bbc-one-retune-on-freeview-needed-this-week-for-seven-bbc-one-regions/

Samsung TV users hit by glitch that stops BBC iPlayer working - is your television on the list?

Samsung TV users hit by glitch that stops BBC iPlayer working - is your television on the list?

Samsung TVs are facing issues when trying to watch content using the BBC iPlayer app.

Reports say that a bug is causing the BBC iPlayer service to crash when it's launched on certain Samsung TVs.

The problems began on Wednesday, April 19 with the BBC and Samsung confirming they are looking into the problems.

"We're aware of an issue with the iPlayer app on certain Samsung TV's where the app crashes when attempting to watch a programme," the BBC said on its dedicated help page.

"Samsung are currently investigating this and hope to release a fix in a future update. Once we know more, we will update this page."

A total of 14 Samsung TVs

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/04/22/samsung-tv-users-hit-by-glitch-that-stops-bbc-iplayer-working-is-your-television-on-the-list/

My5 On Demand VJS-2010 Error message

Many people have found that they are getting an error message when attempting playback on the My5 on demand service on some devices.

Although the service loads, and gets you to the main My5 menu screen, trying to watch any content and you receive the VJS-2010 PLAYBACK ERROR message.

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/04/15/my5-on-demand-vjs-2010-error-message/

BBC Channel Number changes on Sky HD / SkyQ / Sky Glass March 2023

Now the BBC has pretty much completed its SD to HD upgrade of its regional channels, today Sky tidied up the "BBC regions" section of the Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)

All the BBC regions are made available on the Sky EPG, up in the 900´s

Todays change

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/04/11/bbc-channel-number-changes-on-sky-hd-skyq-sky-glass-march-2023/

FA Cup 2023 Semi Finals - where to watch on UK TV

FA Cup 2023 Semi Finals

What TV channels are the FA Cup Semi Finals from Wembley on?

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/04/10/fa-cup-2023-semi-finals-where-to-watch-on-uk-tv/

Joshua vs Franklin- Fight times and where to watch

Anthony Joshua v Jermaine Franklin

Anthony Joshua makes his first in-ring appearance of 2023 against Jermaine Franklin live on DAZN.

Anthony Joshua v Jermaine Franklin fight takes place

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/04/01/joshua-vs-franklin-fight-times-and-where-to-watch/

How to add BBC SD channels to your Ferguson Ariva satellite receiver

The BBC have recently completed the migration of their standard definition regional channels to high definition.

For some satellite users in fringe reception areas, where the signals are weak, this may mean that you may have lost reception of your BBC channels when they migrated to being

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/03/28/how-to-add-bbc-sd-channels-to-your-ferguson-ariva-satellite-receiver/

How to add BBC SD channels to your Freesat 4K set top box

The BBC have recently completed the migration of their standard definition regional channels to high definition.

For some Freesat users in fringe reception areas, where the signals are weak, this may mean that you may have lost reception of your BBC channels when they migrated to being

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/03/26/how-to-add-bbc-sd-channels-to-your-freesat-4k-set-top-box/

How to add BBC SD channels to your Humax Freesat HD set top box

The BBC have recently completed the migration of their standard definition regional channels to high definition.

For some Freesat users in fringe reception areas, where the signals are weak, this may mean that you may have lost reception of your BBC channels when they migrated to being

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/03/23/how-to-add-bbc-sd-channels-to-your-humax-freesat-hd-set-top-box/

How to add BBC SD channels to your Manhattan SX Freesat HD set top box

The BBC have recently completed the migration of their standard definition regional channels to high definition.

For some Freesat users in fringe reception areas, where the signals are weak, this may mean that you may have lost reception of your BBC channels when they migrated to being

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/03/21/how-to-add-bbc-sd-channels-to-your-manhattan-sx-freesat-hd-set-top-box/

Sports Channel reshuffle this week for Sky box users

A number of sports channels on the Sky Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) will be having a reshuffle.

Some channels will be changing channel numbers, basically to "fill in the gaps" left by closed channels.

These changes will take place on

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/03/20/sports-channel-reshuffle-this-week-for-sky-box-users/

ITV to close a channel this autumn

ITV will be closing one of its channels, after 17 years on screens.

And its content will be moved to ITVX, their streaming service.

After 17 years of broadcasting, ITV have announced that it will be closing

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/03/10/itv-to-close-a-channel-this-autumn/

BBC SD channels move to their final frequency before closure in March 2024

The BBC’s standard definition (SD) channels have now completed their migration to their final satellite frequency. They will be here until their permanent closure in March 2024. These SD versions of BBC channels carry NO local news variations.

During the BBC SD to HD channel migration, the SD channels were moved to a temporary frequency

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/03/09/bbc-sd-channels-move-to-their-final-frequency-before-closure-in-march-2024/

FA Cup Quarter Finals UK TV Schedules

The live UK television schedule for the Emirates FA Cup quarter-finals has now been confirmed and it can be seen in full below: 

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/03/05/fa-cup-quarter-finals-uk-tv-schedules/

Satellite TV Solar Outage Time Again - March 2023

Satellite Solar Outage Time Again - March 2023

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/2023/03/02/satellite-tv-solar-outage-time-again-march-2023/

FA Cup 5th round games on UK TV

The FA Cup 5th round matches will take place on Tuesday 28th February 2023, and Wednesday 1st March 2023.

Eight ties in the 2022-23 Emirates FA Cup 5th round have been selected for live television broadcast in the UK by the BBC and ITV.

This means that 

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/02/26/fa-cup-5th-round-games-on-uk-tv-2/

BBC SD to HD changes on Sky and Sky HD digiboxes and Freesat 4k set top boxes

From the amount of phone calls and emails I have been getting this past week, this review of the BBC SD to HD changes on Sky and Sky HD digiboxes and Freesat 4k and Freesat recordable 4k set top boxes should help.

A review of the BBC SD to HD changes on Sky and Sky HD digiboxes and Freesat 4k set top boxes

Users who are not using Sky HD, Sky+HD or Freesat HD receivers

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/02/26/bbc-sd-to-hd-changes-on-sky-and-sky-hd-digiboxes-and-freesat-4k-set-top-boxes/

Freesat glitch affects C4 channels EPG listings

A glitch on Freesat has left users without full listings for some channels on the free to air satellite TV platform.

This glitch is affecting Freesat viewers and

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/02/22/freesat-glitch-affects-c4-channels-epg-listings/

BT Sport and Eurosport to rebrand as TNT Sports

BT Sports and Eurosports are set to be rebranded by new operators later in 2023.

Eurosport is to disappear from UK television after more than three decades after the new pay-TV home of sports including Premier League, Champions League and Olympics rebrands as TNT Sports.


https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/02/22/bt-sport-and-eurosport-to-rebrand-as-tnt-sports/

This weeks BBC HD changes on Sky

Here is the schedule and channel number changes for BBC HD channels this week.

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/02/21/this-weeks-bbc-hd-changes-on-sky/

The final week of BBC HD changes...

This week sees the final changes to BBC TV channels as part of their move from SD to HD.



This week will see HD versions of the following BBC TV Channels

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/02/19/the-final-week-of-bbc-hd-changes/

ATP and WTA Tennis events to move to Sky Sports - say reports

Live tennis is set to return to Sky Sports in the UK from next year after the company locked in a substantial international broadcast deal, according to reports.

‘Multiple sources’ are confirming that Sky will become the exclusive home of tennis from 2024 after signing a deal to show both ATP and WTA events. This has been rumoured for a few months, but now seems to be a certainty.

This deal also covers broadcast rights for Skys other main territories of Ireland, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy.

For UK viewers, this

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/02/17/atp-and-wta-tennis-events-to-move-to-sky-sports-say-reports/

This weeks BBC One HD changes

After a slight delay, the next phase of BBC One regions to migrate from SD to HD has taken place, well for Freesat users at least.

Sky users have to wait for a day or two.

BBC 1 Channel Island HD, BBC 1 West HD and BBC Red Button  HD have all bee activated on their new HD

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/02/13/this-weeks-bbc-one-hd-changes/

Next phase of BBC HD upgrade delayed?

It appears that there has been a slight delay in the next phase of BBC HD upgrades.

Viewers in London, West and South West England, plus the Channel Islands are next on the list of regions to be upgraded.

The upgrades were scheduled to take place on Monday 13th February for Freesat users, and Tuesday 14th for Sky users.

However,

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/02/11/next-phase-of-bbc-hd-upgrade-delayed/

BBC HD Changes - some radio station moved frequencies

Today some BBC Radio stations on satellite changed frequencies, as part of the BBC SD to HD upgrade.

The BBC radio stations

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/02/08/bbc-hd-changes-some-radio-station-moved-frequencies/

FA Cup 5th round games on UK TV

Six ties in the 2022-23 Emirates FA Cup 5th round have been selected for live television broadcast in the UK by the BBC and ITV.

The FA Cup 5th round matches will take place in a mid week slot.

The FA Cup 5th round matches will take place on Tuesday 28th February 2023, and Wednesday 1st March 2023.

It also means that there will be matches on BBC and ITV at the same time.

FA Cup 5th round games on UK TV

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/02/08/fa-cup-5th-round-games-on-uk-tv/

This week BBC SD HD changes on Freesat and Sky

This week BBC TV channel changes, as part of their SD to HD change over.

Freesat users will have been changed today (the 6th February 2023), Sky users will be changed tomorrow (Tuesday 7th February)

BBC SD to HD changes on Freesat set top boxes:

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/02/06/this-week-bbc-sd-hd-changes-on-freesat-and-sky/

Summary of this week BBC SD to HD changes for East and East Midlands

Summary of this week BBC SD to HD changes for East and East Midlands

This weeks BBC TV channel changes affected two BBC One regions, BBC One East and BBC One East Midlands.

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/02/01/summary-of-this-week-bbc-sd-to-hd-changes-for-east-and-east-midlands/

Vuelta Comunidad Valenciana 2023 - 1st to 5th February 2023

The 74th edition of the Vuelta a la Comunidad Valenciana cycling competition is a stage cycling road race to be held between 1st and 5th of February 2023 in Spain , starting in the Valencian Community municipality of Orihuela and final in the city of Valencia on a route of 779 kilometers.

TV Coverage will be on

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/01/30/vuelta-comunidad-valenciana-2023-1st-to-5th-february-2023/

This weeks BBC HD channel changes - Freesat HD today, Sky HD tomorrow

Freesat users using BBC One East and BBC One East Midlands regions, will today have their Freesat channel 101 defaulted to BBC One East HD or BBC one East Midlands HD.

They change for Sky users takes place tomorrow (31/1/23).

Also, as part of these changes,

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/01/30/this-weeks-bbc-hd-channel-changes-freesat-hd-today-sky-hd-tomorrow/

Lost BBC News on satellite....?

Have you lost reception of BBC News on satellite TV?

Are you getting "no signal" message for BBC News on Sky channel 503, and Freesat 200?

Then this may be because

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/01/25/lost-bbc-news-on-satellite/

Final BBC SD channels on frequency 10818 moved

BBC Channels Transponder Change

The following BBC SD channels

BBC News
BBC Two England
CBBC
BBC Three

have moved from

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/01/25/final-bbc-sd-channels-on-frequency-10818-moved/

BBC Region HD change over - when does your region go HD

The BBC has today confirmed the full timetable for the transfer of all regions to HD on Sky and Freesat.

The transfer of BBC regions from SD to HD will complete in late February.

As per previous posts, the changes being made involve the launch of regional BBC One in HD on Sky and Freesat

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/01/23/bbc-region-hd-change-over-when-does-your-region-go-hd/

First batch of BBC Channel changes on Tuesday 24 January 2023

The first batch of changes as part of the BBCs plan to move all its channels to HD begins on Tuesday 24th January 2023.

This first batch of BBC TV satellite changes is basically clearing one satellite frequency of all SD channels, so the frequency can be converted to DVBS2 so that it can carry

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/01/20/first-batch-of-bbc-channel-changes-on-tuesday-24-january-2023/

ITV 2HD 3HD and 4HD channel swap on Sky boxes fixed

ITV2HD ITV3HD and ITV4HD have been free to air on satellite for a few months now.

They were automatically swapped for the SD versions on Freesat boxes.

And also for Sky subscribers.

But those using SkyHD boxes with no subscribers, the swap from SD to HD for channels 118, 119 and 120 did not take place.

Until today.

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/01/18/itv-2hd-3hd-and-4hd-channel-swap-on-sky-boxes-fixed/

Where is my BBC One Oxford and BBC One East West gone?

BBC One Oxford and BBC One East West were removed from Freesat on Monday 16th January 2023

BBC One Oxford and BBC One East West will be removed from Sky today, Tuesday 17th January 2023.

BBC One Oxford viewers will now receive local news from the

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/01/17/where-is-my-bbc-one-oxford-and-bbc-one-east-west-gone/

How to add UK Channel 5 channels to a Ferguson Ariva satellite receiver

This shows you the process to follow to add UK Channel 5 channels to your Ferguson Ariva 52S satellite receiver, after they changed frequencies back in late 2022.

Some people prefer to use a basic "free to air" satellite receiver, such as an Ariva, rather than a Freesat set top box or Sky digibox.


https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/01/17/how-to-add-uk-channel-5-channels-to-a-ferguson-ariva-satellite-receiver/

The Olympic Games to remain on the BBC up to 2032

The BBC has today announced a rights deal that secures the future of the Olympic Games on the BBC up to and including 2032.

This ensures the Summer and Winter Olympics remain free-to-air for the widest possible audience.

In a new joint partnership with the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), the BBC will bring comprehensive coverage of the Olympic Games and all the major moments on TV, radio, online and digital to audiences across the UK.


https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/01/16/the-olympic-games-to-remain-on-the-bbc-up-to-2032/

Where to watch FA Cup fouth round ties on TV

The Emirates FA Cup’s fourth round will take place from Friday 27 until Monday 30 January 2023.

The following six ties have been selected for live broadcast by the BBC and ITV in the UK.

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/01/13/where-to-watch-fa-cup-fouth-round-ties-on-tv/

BBC TV regional Changes January 2023

As part of the BBCs move to making all channels and regions High Definition, and closing down their Standard Definition (SD) channels over the next few months (see my post HERE ) , the first part of these changes will take place on

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/01/13/bbc-tv-regional-changes-january-2023/

How to add UK TV channels to a Ferguson Ariva satellite receiver

How to add UK TV channels to a Ferguson Ariva satellite receiver.

Some people prefer to use a basic "free to air" satellite receiver rather than a Freesat set top box or Sky digibox.

This shows you the process to follow to add UK TV channels to your Ferguson Ariva 52S satellite

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/01/13/how-to-add-uk-tv-channels-to-a-ferguson-ariva-satellite-receiver/

How to add UK TV channels to a Opticum satellite receiver

How to add UK TV channels to a Opticum satellite receiver

In this example, the Opitcum AX 150

Some people prefer to use a basic "free to air" satellite receiver rather than a Freesat set top box or Sky digibox.

This shows you the process to follow to add UK TV channels to your Opticum AX

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/01/08/how-to-add-uk-tv-channels-to-a-opticum-satellite-receiver/

Where to watch FA Cup third round ties on TV

The Premier League will take a temporary pause this weekend as all 20 clubs enter the FA Cup at the third round stage.

There are 10 FA Cup third round ties that will be available to watch live on terrestrial TV or stream online. Two FA Cup third round will be made available on the BBC Red Button channel, whilst another match is being shown live on BBC One.

The BBC and ITV both

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/01/07/where-to-watch-fa-cup-third-round-ties-on-tv/

BBC channels are changing. Are you prepared?

BBC channels are changing in 2023. Are you prepared?

In late 2022, the BBC announced that it will be changing its TV channels.

From the early 2023, the BBC will be closing down its Standard Definition (SD) channels.

And will be launching HD versions of their channels to take over from the closed SD channels. The BBC will be making available the HD versions of BBC One for the English regions, and making the BBC’s TV channels available in HD, including BBC Two Northern Ireland, BBC ALBA, BBC Parliament and the BBC Red Button channel.

At the same time, you will have the correct versions of BBC One and BBC Two for your region at the top of the Sky and Freesat EPGs.

For many viewers, this will simply mean that

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/01/06/bbc-channels-are-changing-are-you-prepared/

Missing the Smithsonian Channel?

The Smithsonian Channel is a popular free documentary channel dedicated to factual programming, covering space, history, science, nature and wildlife.

It was broadcast in the UK via satellite (by Freesat and Sky), Freeview and Virgin Media.

However, on the 6th January 2023, the Smithsonian Channel

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/01/05/missing-the-smithsonian-channel/

Manually Update the Software for your Freesat 4k Set Top Box

How to Manually Update the Firmware on your Freesat 4k Set Top Box (Dec 2022)
How to Manually Update the Software on your Freesat 4k Set Top Box (Dec 2022)

Freesat 4K set top boxes should automatically update whenever a new firmware is available.

With no “update firmware” option available

https://www.satandpcguy.com/2023/01/05/manually-update-the-software-for-your-freesat-4k-set-top-box/