Free La Liga for UK viewers
Spain’s La Liga has been given the government green light to resume in June, and UK fans can watch free matches live on LaLigaTV by Premier Sports once the league…
Research: Lockdown sees UK PSB viewing boost
UK comms regulator Ofcom has published its regular research on how people are receiving and acting on news and information during the coronavirus pandemic. The report summarises the findings from…
Mediapro in talks for FTA La Liga in care homes
Mediapro and La Liga are holding negotiations over the possibility of showing certain La Liga matches for free in care homes across Spain. Mediapro president Jaume Roures confirmed the news,…
Research: Lockdown sees younger viewers turn to UKTV classics
Multichannel programmer UKTV says it is outpacing television’s general upward viewing trend during lockdown with its mix of bold originals and classic programming proving a hit with younger viewers. The…
Live snooker returns to ITV
Live sport returns to UK free-to-air television for the first time since the Coronavirus lockdown as ITV4 hosts exclusive coverage of Championship League Snooker from June 1st. Airing daily on…
BBC Three to make linear return?
The BBC has revealed that it is considering bringing back BBC Three as a scheduled linear channel, four years after it became online only. In announcing its Annual Plan, which…
Report: 94% of UK accessing BBC during crisis
The BBC’s Annual Plan reveals that people across the UK have turned to the broadcaster in record numbers as a source of news, entertainment and companionship during the Covid-19 pandemic.…
BBC Together programme-sharing trial
Family, friends, and classmates can now watch and listen to BBC programmes together even when they’re apart, with BBC Together, a new experiment from BBC Research & Development. Available now…
BBC’s Top Gear, EastEnders resume production
Charlotte Moore, the BBC’s Director, Content, has confirmed that the Corporation plans to resume filming on two of its most popular shows, soap opera EastEnders and motoring magazine Top Gear.…
Lockdown gives iPlayer record numbers
These unprecedented times have seen the vast majority of Brits spending much more time at home than usual, and with more time on their hands, viewers are turning to BBC…
Report: TV remains France’s most common screen
France’s TV regulator the Conseil supérieur de l’audiovisuel (CSA) and its partners within the Observatory of audiovisual equipment for households in mainland France have revealed its latest findings for television…
Bundesliga back May 16, BT to show free in UK?
Germany’s Bundesliga will resume behind closed doors on May 16th, the first European football league to restart following the coronavirus shutdown. Bayern Munich, who are four points clear at the…
Media analysts discuss Covid-19 impacts
Analysts at research firm Ampere Analysis are publishing a regular podcast discussing the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic on the entertainment industry. Here is a top line summary of the…
Premier League games free on YouTube?
A number of Premier League matches could be streamed live on YouTube if the current season is able to restart. There are 92 games left to be played in the…
Euro 96 on ITV Hub & ITV4
As previously revealed, with Euro 2020 postponed until next year, AVoD service ITV Hub has raided its archives to provide football fans with a slice of sports nostalgia as the…