Three out of the top four highest rating new dramas in the UK, across any channel and streamer, are from ITV so far in 2022.
The specialist fabrication of steel to be used to build the Bilsdale Freeview transmitter will be undertaken by local company Severfield plc.
The BBC has secured an EU broadcast licence for the recently re-launched BBC Three channel. It means BBC Three can now be made available to pay TV platforms in the Republic of Ireland.
Amazon’s ad-supported video-on-demand service has now been rolled out across Apple devices. Formerly known as IMDb TV, the service is the home of a growing number of original productions.
Separate audio description channels for BBC One, BBC Two and ITV have been removed from Virgin Media’s cable TV network. It removes the loophole allowing viewers in Scotland to watch ITV.
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RXTV info | Covering the reception and distribution of UK terrestrial TV (Freeview), cable, satellite and connected TV services for users and installers.
Freeview changes
13th April 2022:
- Channel 92 | That’s Music launches [COM7]
- Channel 237 | TalkTV added to channel list (launches on 25th April) [COM4/SDN].
Satellite
- Astra 2E, 28.5°E 11836 H (SR 27500, FEC 5/6) Sky News Ireland new frequency (SID: 5406)
- Astra 2F, 28.2°E 12226 H (SR 27500, FEC 2/3) BBC Two Northern Ireland HD is now testing. The channel has been SD only on satellite until now.
- Astra 2F 28.2°E 11306 H (SR 27500, FEC: 2/3; QPSK) Emergency broadcast of Freeview multiplex PSB2 for Tyne Tees region.