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'Play TV' adds HD support in Europe
Nov 06, 2009 - The latest version of Play TV allows HD playback and recording for DVB-T broadcasts.
Nov 05, 2009
- 'Skins', 'Big Brother' for Diversity Awards
Skins and Big Brother are among the nominees for the inaugural Diversity Awards. - Lord Burns named Channel 4 chairman
Ofcom confirms that Lord Terry Burns will replace Luke Johnson as the new chairman of Channel 4. - ITV reports increase in ad revenue
ITV bucks months of sluggish advertising figures to report a 4% year-on-year increase for December. - C4's Bellamy: British TV is getting bland
Channel 4's programming boss Julian Bellamy claims a conservative culture is making British TV bland.
Nov 04, 2009
- Vernon Kay to replace Chris Moyles?
It is suggested that Chris Moyles's tenure at Radio 1 could be coming to an end.
Nov 03, 2009
- Ofcom strengthens adult chat TV rules
Ofcom strengthens the rules governing the use of premium rate phone services on participation TV shows. - Absolute Radio planning '80s station
Absolute Radio unveils the forthcoming launch of a new radio station dedicated to 1980s pop music. - Lauren Laverne replaces Lamb at 6Music
The BBC confirms that Lauren Laverne will take over from George Lamb on the BBC 6Music weekday show. - Sandilands wins back radio audience
Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O's ratings rise again after their radio scandal earlier this year.
Nov 02, 2009
- Dyke: Tories should scrap BBC licence fee
Former BBC director general Greg Dyke recommends that the Conservative party scrap the licence fee.
Nov 01, 2009
- Adlington critical of BBC for Boyle jibe
Rebecca Adlington reportedly writes to the BBC over its handling of the Frankie Boyle row.
Oct 30, 2009
- Sky launches new appeal over ITV stake
Sky launches a new appeal against a ruling that it must cut its 17.9% stake in ITV. - BBC tech staff 'paid below market rate'
The BBC Trust warns that top BBC technology staff are paid "well below" commercial market rate.
Oct 29, 2009
- BBC to cut executive pay by 25%
The BBC Trust backs plans to cull over 100 senior BBC managers and trim top executive pay by 25%. - BBC Radio 4 pulls in 750,000 listeners
BBC Radio 4 has added over 750,000 new listeners over the past year, new RAJAR figures reveal today.
Oct 28, 2009
- Sports bodies slam Ofcom pay TV plans
Leading UK sports bodies slam Ofcom's "fatally flawed" regulation model for the pay TV industry. - BBC 'wants 2013 Ashes simulcast'
BBC's Dominic Coles suggests that the 2013 Ashes series should be simulcast on free-to-air television. - BT, Virgin: 'Sky could avoid pay TV model'
Virgin Media and BT warn Ofcom not to let Sky use loopholes to avoid the wholesale pricing model.
Oct 27, 2009
- Soap brand signs up for Corrie's 50th
Soap brand Imperial Leather becomes Coronation Street's second official 50th anniversary promotional partner.