Sky TVs teletext service, Skytext, closed today (30th October 2013).
The service is no longer available.
On Sky boxes you may get an error message, or a "Interactive Services are not available", or simply the message to "press tv and text", which does nothing as there is no "text" service available on Sky any more.
Sky red button services remain unaffected.
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Channel Five HD - Upgrade message
Channel 5 HD.
C5HD channel is no longer "free to view".
It has now joined the Sky pay service, and requires a Sky subscription to the "Entertainment Extra+" package.
"Channel 5's twitter account says they have now joined the HD pack "
Also "Channel 5's Customer Service have confirmed that Channel 5 HD changed it's encryption package from Noon today"
C5HD channel is no longer "free to view".
It has now joined the Sky pay service, and requires a Sky subscription to the "Entertainment Extra+" package.
"Channel 5's twitter account says they have now joined the HD pack "
Also "Channel 5's Customer Service have confirmed that Channel 5 HD changed it's encryption package from Noon today"
Friday, October 25, 2013
BT Sports Free Weekend October 2013
Enjoy a taste of BT Sport this weekend.
Feast your eyes on a whole range of great sport headlined by Arsenal’s trip to Selhurst Park to take on Crystal Palace.
BT Sport is opening up to non-subscribers, including those with Sky, during the weekend of October 26th and 27th, from 6pm on Friday to 6am on Monday.
This means Freeview, BT, Sky and Virgin customers will be able watch live rugby from the Aviva Premiership, including Bath v Gloucester, Northampton v Saracens and Wasps v Leicester, plus the Barclays Premier League Saturday lunchtime clash between Crystal Palace and Arsenal.
How can I watch?
Sky Digital Satellite Platform :
- BT Sport 1 on Sky Guide Channel 413
- BT Sport 2 on Sky Guide Channel 414
- ESPN on Sky Guide Channel 417
Highlights include:
- Crystal Palace v Arsenal, Saturday 11.30am on BT Sport 1
- 3 live Aviva Premiership Rugby matches; Bath v Gloucester (Fri, 7pm), Northampton v Saracens (Sat, 3pm) and Wasps v Leicester (Sun, 1pm) all on BT Sport 1
- UFC live from Manchester headlined by Machida v Munoz (Sat, 7.30pm on BT Sport 2)
- Action from the Scottish Premiership, Ross County v Inverness CT (Fri, 7.15pm on BT Sport 2)
- 2 matches from the French Ligue 1 featuring big spending PSG and Monaco
- WTA Tennis from TEB BNP Paribas, including the semi-final and final (BT Sport 2)
- MLB World Series Game 3 & 4
- Action from the Serie A featuring Napoli, AC Milan and Inter Milan
- 3 matches from the Bundesliga
Saturday, October 19, 2013
BBC Sport : Rugby League World Cup 2013
BBC Sport : Rugby League World Cup 2013
Live coverage of all England games on BBC TV and radio.
including England v Australia, England v Ireland and England v Fiji
Rugby League World Cup Final at Old Trafford on November 30.
Live coverage of all England games on BBC TV and radio.
including England v Australia, England v Ireland and England v Fiji
Rugby League World Cup Final at Old Trafford on November 30.
Friday, October 11, 2013
TVCatchUp to drop ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 services
ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 have won a high court ruling forcing controversial London-based website TVCatchUp to stop streaming more than 20 of their services.
Under the ruling TVCatchUp has been told it cannot stream certain ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 channel, including ITV2, ITV3, ITV4, E4, Film4 and More4, on its web-based online service.
ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5's flagship channels will remain on the website due to section 73 of the Copyright Designs and Patents Act, which allows certain qualifying services to be retransmitted - although the three channels are not allowed to be streamed on mobile devices. The ruling means the disappearance of popular digital channels including ITV2, E4 and 5*, as well as any +1 timeshift streams.
TVCatchup is continuing to display the channels, but each icon merely redirects to the broadcasters' own live streams hosted on their individual websites.
TVCatchUp, which earlier this month added catchup TV to its offering of live streaming services, posted a statement on its website acknowledging the changes to its operation following the ruling.
"ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 welcome this decision," said the broadcasters in a joint statement. "It is a significant vindication for this action that the judge has ruled 21 of our channels are to be removed from the TVC website. This result will help protect the substantial investment broadcasters make in content and is a clear message to those who seek to infringe our copyright or use our content in an illegal capacity."
TVCatchUp has the right to appeal against the verdict. But lawyers consider the decision to be a major victory for UK broadcasters, which have been concerned about TVCatchUp's copyright infringement since as far back as 2007.
"The high court has finally confirmed that TVCatchUp must cease streaming all of the claimant broadcasters' channels on its service on mobile networks and all of the non public service channels, such as ITV2 and E4, on the internet," said Nick Swimer, partner at Reed Smith. "Whilst TVCatchUp may continue to stream the main public service channels on the internet, the high court indicated that the legal loophole which allows TVCatchUp to do this should be closed by the UK government, as it is not compatible with European law."
In March, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5's case against TVCatchup was ruled upon by Europe's highest court.
The European court of justice ruled that websites that retransmit live TV over the internet without permission from broadcasters are in breach of copyright.
Under the ruling TVCatchUp has been told it cannot stream certain ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 channel, including ITV2, ITV3, ITV4, E4, Film4 and More4, on its web-based online service.
ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5's flagship channels will remain on the website due to section 73 of the Copyright Designs and Patents Act, which allows certain qualifying services to be retransmitted - although the three channels are not allowed to be streamed on mobile devices. The ruling means the disappearance of popular digital channels including ITV2, E4 and 5*, as well as any +1 timeshift streams.
TVCatchup is continuing to display the channels, but each icon merely redirects to the broadcasters' own live streams hosted on their individual websites.
TVCatchUp, which earlier this month added catchup TV to its offering of live streaming services, posted a statement on its website acknowledging the changes to its operation following the ruling.
"ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 welcome this decision," said the broadcasters in a joint statement. "It is a significant vindication for this action that the judge has ruled 21 of our channels are to be removed from the TVC website. This result will help protect the substantial investment broadcasters make in content and is a clear message to those who seek to infringe our copyright or use our content in an illegal capacity."
TVCatchUp has the right to appeal against the verdict. But lawyers consider the decision to be a major victory for UK broadcasters, which have been concerned about TVCatchUp's copyright infringement since as far back as 2007.
"The high court has finally confirmed that TVCatchUp must cease streaming all of the claimant broadcasters' channels on its service on mobile networks and all of the non public service channels, such as ITV2 and E4, on the internet," said Nick Swimer, partner at Reed Smith. "Whilst TVCatchUp may continue to stream the main public service channels on the internet, the high court indicated that the legal loophole which allows TVCatchUp to do this should be closed by the UK government, as it is not compatible with European law."
In March, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5's case against TVCatchup was ruled upon by Europe's highest court.
The European court of justice ruled that websites that retransmit live TV over the internet without permission from broadcasters are in breach of copyright.
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Japanese Grand Prix 2013 - Sky Sports F 1 Trailer
Japanese Grand Prix 2013 - Sky Sports F 1 Race Times Trailer
"Bumper" Advert detailing the times of the live TV sessions for the Japanese Grand Prix 2013
2013 Korean Grand Prix - Sky Sports F 1 HD Trailer
Live on Sky Sports
Live on Antenna 3 - Spanish TV
Live on BBC Sport
More information:
http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/f1_on_sky_sports_hd_costa_blanca.php
"Bumper" Advert detailing the times of the live TV sessions for the Japanese Grand Prix 2013
2013 Korean Grand Prix - Sky Sports F 1 HD Trailer
Live on Sky Sports
Live on Antenna 3 - Spanish TV
Live on BBC Sport
More information:
http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/f1_on_sky_sports_hd_costa_blanca.php
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Sky Sports confirm live Premier League fixtures for December and the New Year:
Sky Sports confirm live Premier League fixtures for December and the New Year:
Sat 7: Sunderland v Tottenham (ko 5.30pm)
Sun 8: Fulham v Aston Villa (ko 1.30pm)
Sun 8: Arsenal v Everton (ko 4pm)
Mon 9: Swansea City v Hull City (ko 8pm)
Sat 14: Hull City v Stoke City (ko 5.30pm)
Sun 15: Aston Villa v Man Utd (ko 1.30pm)
Sun 15: Tottenham v Liverpool (ko 4pm)
Sun 22: Southampton v Tottenham (ko 1.30pm)
Sun 22: Swansea City v Everton (ko 4pm)
Mon 23: Arsenal v Chelsea (ko 8pm)
Thu 26: Hull City v Man Utd (ko 12.45pm)
Sat 28: West Ham v West Brom (ko 12.45pm)
Sat 28: Cardiff City v Sunderland (ko 5.30pm)
Sun 29: Newcastle United v Arsenal (ko 1.30pm)
Sun 29: Chelsea v Liverpool (ko 4pm)
Wed Jan 1: Swansea v Man City (ko 12.45pm)
Sat 7: Sunderland v Tottenham (ko 5.30pm)
Sun 8: Fulham v Aston Villa (ko 1.30pm)
Sun 8: Arsenal v Everton (ko 4pm)
Mon 9: Swansea City v Hull City (ko 8pm)
Sat 14: Hull City v Stoke City (ko 5.30pm)
Sun 15: Aston Villa v Man Utd (ko 1.30pm)
Sun 15: Tottenham v Liverpool (ko 4pm)
Sun 22: Southampton v Tottenham (ko 1.30pm)
Sun 22: Swansea City v Everton (ko 4pm)
Mon 23: Arsenal v Chelsea (ko 8pm)
Thu 26: Hull City v Man Utd (ko 12.45pm)
Sat 28: West Ham v West Brom (ko 12.45pm)
Sat 28: Cardiff City v Sunderland (ko 5.30pm)
Sun 29: Newcastle United v Arsenal (ko 1.30pm)
Sun 29: Chelsea v Liverpool (ko 4pm)
Wed Jan 1: Swansea v Man City (ko 12.45pm)
Heineken Cup coverage on Sky Sports
Heineken Cup coverage on Sky Sports
Heineken Cup coverage on Sky Sports Trailer
Heineken Cup starts 11th October 2013
More information
http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/live_rugby_union_heineken_cup_sky_sports_costa_blanca_spain.php
Heineken Cup coverage on Sky Sports Trailer
Heineken Cup starts 11th October 2013
More information
http://www.satandpcguy.com/Site/live_rugby_union_heineken_cup_sky_sports_costa_blanca_spain.php
Japanese Grand Prix 2013 by Sky Sports F1 expert Tony Jardine
A look ahead to this weekends Japanese Grand Prix by Sky Sports F1 expert Tony Jardine.
The 2013 Japanese GP in a nutshell
Track: Suzuka International Racing Course. Permanent circuit.
Race start time: 7am UK time Sunday (3pm local).
Laps: 53.
Track length: 5.807 km.
Tyre allocation: Medium (white) and hard (orange).
DRS Zones: One - on the pit straight.
Driver steward: TBA.
Lap record: Kimi Raikkonen - 1:31.540 - (McLaren; 2005).
2012 pole: Sebastian Vettel - 1:30.839 (Red Bull).
Sky Sports F1's schedule
Thursday 3rd October
7am - Drivers' Press Conference - Live!
5pm - Gear Up For Japan.
8pm - Classic F1 - 2005 Japanese GP.
10pm - Classic F1 - 2007 Japanese GP.
Friday 4th October
12am - 2012 Japanese GP highlights.
1:45am - Japanese GP Practice One - Live!
5:45am - Japanese GP Practice Two - Live!
8am - Team Principals' Press Conference - Live!
10am - The F1 Show - Live!
11am - Japanese GP Practice One replay.
1:05pm - Japanese GP Practice Two - replay.
4pm - The F1 Show - replay.
6pm - Classic F1 - 1989 Japanese GP.
8pm - The F1 Show replay
9pm - Japanese GP Practice One replay.
11:05pm - Japanese GP Practice Two - replay.
Saturday 5th October
2:45am - Japanese GP Practice Three - Live!
5am - Japanese GP Qualifying - Live!
8am - Classic F1 - 1994 Japanese GP.
11am - Japanese GP Qualifying replay.
1:45pm - Ted's Qualifying Notebook.
2pm - Classic F1 - 2000 Japanese GP
4pm - Japanese GP Qualifying replay.
7pm - Classic F1 - 2005 Japanese GP.
9pm - Japanese GP Qualifying replay.
Sunday 6th October
5:30am - The 2013 Japanese GP - Live!
10.15am - F1 Legends.
11:30am - The 2013 Japanese GP replay.
6pm - 2013 Japanese GP highlights.
7pm - Ted's Race Notebook.
7:15pm - Classic F1 - Japanese GP 2007.
9:15pm - 2013 Japanese GP highlights.
The 2013 Japanese GP in a nutshell
Track: Suzuka International Racing Course. Permanent circuit.
Race start time: 7am UK time Sunday (3pm local).
Laps: 53.
Track length: 5.807 km.
Tyre allocation: Medium (white) and hard (orange).
DRS Zones: One - on the pit straight.
Driver steward: TBA.
Lap record: Kimi Raikkonen - 1:31.540 - (McLaren; 2005).
2012 pole: Sebastian Vettel - 1:30.839 (Red Bull).
Sky Sports F1's schedule
Thursday 3rd October
7am - Drivers' Press Conference - Live!
5pm - Gear Up For Japan.
8pm - Classic F1 - 2005 Japanese GP.
10pm - Classic F1 - 2007 Japanese GP.
Friday 4th October
12am - 2012 Japanese GP highlights.
1:45am - Japanese GP Practice One - Live!
5:45am - Japanese GP Practice Two - Live!
8am - Team Principals' Press Conference - Live!
10am - The F1 Show - Live!
11am - Japanese GP Practice One replay.
1:05pm - Japanese GP Practice Two - replay.
4pm - The F1 Show - replay.
6pm - Classic F1 - 1989 Japanese GP.
8pm - The F1 Show replay
9pm - Japanese GP Practice One replay.
11:05pm - Japanese GP Practice Two - replay.
Saturday 5th October
2:45am - Japanese GP Practice Three - Live!
5am - Japanese GP Qualifying - Live!
8am - Classic F1 - 1994 Japanese GP.
11am - Japanese GP Qualifying replay.
1:45pm - Ted's Qualifying Notebook.
2pm - Classic F1 - 2000 Japanese GP
4pm - Japanese GP Qualifying replay.
7pm - Classic F1 - 2005 Japanese GP.
9pm - Japanese GP Qualifying replay.
Sunday 6th October
5:30am - The 2013 Japanese GP - Live!
10.15am - F1 Legends.
11:30am - The 2013 Japanese GP replay.
6pm - 2013 Japanese GP highlights.
7pm - Ted's Race Notebook.
7:15pm - Classic F1 - Japanese GP 2007.
9:15pm - 2013 Japanese GP highlights.
Saturday, October 5, 2013
A list of the channels and frequencies affected by the recent "satellite shuffle" between Eutelsat 28A and Astra.
A list of the channels and frequencies affected by the recent "satellite shuffle" between Eutelsat 28A and Astra.
Below is a list of the channels and frequencies affected by the recent "satellite shuffle" between Eutelsat 28A and Astra.
Note that for some people in some areas of Spain, channels on the Astra 2F UK beam may be unavailable, as your satellite dish may be too small to receive these frequencies.
As a general rule of thumb, if you can receive Channel Five, then you should be able to receive those other channels on Astra 2Fs UK beam.
If you are struggling to receive those channels on the Astra 2F UK beam, then it may be possible to search for the channels on their "Final" frequencies, as some of the channels are actually operating on their final frequencies.
On a Sky box, you simply go to the "Add Channels" menu option, and then add the channels to your Sky boxes "Other Channels" list, accessed via the Services Menu.
Hopefully by the 10th October, all channels will be on their final frequencies, and the Sky Guide and the Freesat Guide channel lists are all correctly "mapped" to the new frequencies.
Below is a list of the channels and frequencies affected by the recent "satellite shuffle" between Eutelsat 28A and Astra.
Note that for some people in some areas of Spain, channels on the Astra 2F UK beam may be unavailable, as your satellite dish may be too small to receive these frequencies.
As a general rule of thumb, if you can receive Channel Five, then you should be able to receive those other channels on Astra 2Fs UK beam.
If you are struggling to receive those channels on the Astra 2F UK beam, then it may be possible to search for the channels on their "Final" frequencies, as some of the channels are actually operating on their final frequencies.
On a Sky box, you simply go to the "Add Channels" menu option, and then add the channels to your Sky boxes "Other Channels" list, accessed via the Services Menu.
Hopefully by the 10th October, all channels will be on their final frequencies, and the Sky Guide and the Freesat Guide channel lists are all correctly "mapped" to the new frequencies.
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