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Media regulator Ofcom has concluded a fresh investigation into the owner of 22 local television channels, paving the way for the services to remain on Freeview until the end of 2034.
The Great Network, owned by Narrative Entertainment UK, has joined the Broadcast 2040+ campaign, a coalition committed to securing a long-term future for free-to-air broadcast TV and radio.
All other local TV services broadcasting on Freeview channel 7 and 8 in various parts of the country have had their licences renewed until 2034.
As ITV continues talks with Sky’s owner Comcast continues talks over the sale of its free-to-air channels, Sky could soon become the ultimate controller of the UK’s biggest free-to-air commercial broadcaster and a key stakeholder in Freeview, Freesat and Freely.
The company that’s behind the UK’s network of TV and radio transmitters is waiting for a decision on the future of traditional TV, but confirms it has signed up broadcasters to remain on Freeview until the 2030s.
From today, Freeview users in parts of the UK can access a former streaming-only channel through an aerial. Meanwhile, there’s extra choice for children, but a retune may be required.
HGTV’s linear channel will shut down just six years after launching. Its owner, WBD is making its TLC channel available on Freeview, with a new focus on comedy.
The fate of 33 of the 34 local TV channels broadcasting in various parts of the UK is yet to be publicly confirmed by Ofcom.
After 11 years on air, Notts TV has ceased broadcasting after key staff running the channel departed. The East Midlands is the first region
Annual launch of Christmas movie channel continues to get earlier every year, as broadcaster rejigs its channel line-up on Freeview, Sky and Virgin Media.