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WildEarth launches on Freeview

Nature enthusiast-focused service WildEarth is now available on Freeview in the UK. WildEarth will bring what it describes as “the captivating wonders of the natural world” to viewers across the country through Freeview Channel 91, via its daily Sunrise and Sunset Safaris from Southern Africa. WildEarth’s mission is to foster a deep connection between people […]

June 21, 2023By Colin Mann

Motorvision.TV launches on Freeview UK

Motorvision.TV has launched on Freeview UK via Channelbox on Freeview channel 271.  Motorvision.TV is the lifestyle and entertainment channel for all fans of driving fun, driving culture and motor sports. Channelbox is a multi-channel platform available on connected Freeview channel 271 and Channelbox mobile applications worldwide. Channelbox is the only platform on Freeview UK that supports […]

June 15, 2023

Drum Studios’ Painting Birds with Jim and Nancy Moir to return on Sky Arts

Sky Arts have confirmed Drum Studios’ Painting Birds with Jim and Nancy Moir (6×60) will return for a second season, following the huge success of season one, which has had the biggest series launch on Sky Arts this year so far. Jim and Nancy, along with a host of celebrity guests (to be announced at […]

June 15, 2023

The Jerry Springer Show on That’s TV

That’s TV has announced it will broadcast episodes of The Jerry Springer Show as a tribute to the US talk show host who passed away in April. The Jerry Springer Show has not been shown on any channel in the UK for over 5 years, although re-runs continue to be broadcast overseas. It will air […]

June 2, 2023

Broadcast 2040+ campaign grows numbers

Pressure is mounting on the UK Government to safeguard digital terrestrial TV (more commonly known as Freeview) and aerial radio services until at least 2040, following record breaking viewing figures during Eurovision and the Coronation. A coalition of groups calling for these vital services to be protected has expanded significantly in recent weeks, with a […]

May 17, 2023By Colin Mann

Dino Ranch Season 2 kicks off on Tiny Pop on Dinosaur Day

Dino Ranch rides again as Season 2 premieres on UK Free TV, exclusively on Tiny Pop starting on International Dinosaur Day on June 1st. From Boat Rocker Media, the global content distributor, Dino Ranch follows the action-packed adventures of the Cassidy family as they tackle life in a fantastical, “pre-westoric” setting where dinosaurs still roam. […]

May 17, 2023

MTRSPT1 launches on Channelbox

MTRSPT1, the motorsports network, has officially launched on Channelbox via Freeview. With over 2,000 hours of motorsports programming and more than 200 live racing events annually, MTRSPT1 is the go-to channel for all motor enthusiasts.  Channelbox is a multi-channel platform available on connected Freeview channel 271 and Channelbox mobile applications worldwide. Channelbox is free-to-air and has […]

April 11, 2023

Channelbox adds documentary channels

Channelbox has launched a new Docs category featuring the channels Real Life, INFAST, wedo big stories and Docsville. The new channels offer factual series, compelling documentaries and a range of lifestyle programming. “We are constantly expanding Channelbox’s lineup and offer a better user experience to the viewers. We are thrilled with Channelbox’s rapid growth and […]

March 29, 2023

BBC set to complete regional HD transition

Kieran Clifton, Director, BBC Distribution & Business Development, has provided an update on the roll-out of BBC One HD in England on Freeview and YouView devices, which starts March 22nd. “In November last year, I talked about our plans to rollout HD (high definition) versions of BBC One in England – and how this would […]

March 21, 2023By Colin Mann

Freeview channels move into the cloud

BT and Digital 3&4 (D3&4) have confirmed that ITV and Channel 4’s terrestrial Freeview channels have moved to cloud-based processing, describing it as a major step forward for the television industry. The multi-million-pound contract between BT and D3&4 (a joint venture company established by ITV and Channel 4) has seen BT switch on start-to-finish cloud […]

March 10, 2023By Colin Mann