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Channel 4 details changes to public remit
Nov 20, 14:12
Channel 4 outlines changes to its public service remit to encompass online and film production.

'Generation Kill' coming to Virgin's VOD
Nov 20, 14:09
Virgin Media will soon launch the entire Generation Kill mini-series on its on-demand platform.

BBC HD to air short film series
Nov 20, 13:58
The BBC HD channel will broadcast a series of eight short films from British filmmakers tomorrow.
ITN to freeze pay and trim 29 jobs
Nov 20, 13:48
ITN will freeze the pay of all employees and cut 29 jobs next year as part of a major restructure.
Tories promise change in TV regulation
Nov 20, 12:57
The Tories pledge "massive reform" in regulation of the TV industry if they get into power next year.
Virgin 1 to air 'Warehouse 13', 'Trauma'
Nov 20, 11:24
Virgin Media Television agrees a deal with NBC Universal to air two new US dramas on Virgin 1.
Q&A: DTG's Richard Lindsay-Davies
Nov 19, 14:17
DS caught up with Digital TV Group director general Richard Lindsay-Davies to discuss Freeview HD.
ULTV slams Ofcom band manager plans
Nov 19, 13:58
United for Local Television (ULTV) slams Ofcom's plan to appoint a band manager for spectrum access.
Microsoft, Pact agree VOD deal
Nov 19, 13:10
Microsoft agrees a deal with UK trade body Pact to bring new content to MSN Video Player.
New online radio platform unveiled
Nov 19, 13:00
The BBC unveils a new online radio player to feature output from every licensed station in the UK.
VM TV to launch new Livingit channel
Nov 19, 12:44
Virgin Media Television announces that Living2 will soon be replaced with Livingit in a major rebrand.
BBC, ITV 'learned how to use HD bitrates'
Nov 19, 12:16
The DTG says that broadcasters have now "learned" about effectively managing bitrates for HD channels.
DTG: 'New Year push for Freeview HD'
Nov 19, 10:42
The Digital TV Group predicts a "real market push" on Freeview products in the New Year.
Government outlines digital economy bill
Nov 18, 16:46
The government outlines its digital economy bill, including plans for online piracy and ITV regional news.
Create And Craft extends broadcast hours
Nov 18, 13:31
Ideal World Interactive confirms plans to extend the broadcast hours of its Create And Craft channel.
NHS exec slams BBC hospital dramas
Nov 18, 12:18
An NHS boss slams BBC hospital dramas for their negative portrayal of workers in the health service.
Radio 4 slot remains closed to atheists
Nov 18, 11:20
The BBC Trust says that Radio 4's Thought For The Day religious slot does not breach editorial guidelines.
Ofcom investigates TV 'white spaces'
Nov 18, 10:09
Ofcom pledges to investigate potential uses for unoccupied TV radio waves known as "white spaces".
ITV appoints Archie Norman as chairman
Nov 18, 09:28
ITV appoints Asda chief executive Archie Norman as its new chairman to replace Michael Grade.
ITV Studios announces restructure
Nov 17, 17:25
ITV Studios announces the consolidation of its Entertainment and Factual units.
Orange agrees Twitter TV deal
Nov 17, 14:05
Orange agrees a deal with Twitter to enable its subscribers to tweet while watching TV programmes.
STV lodges £12m VOD claim against ITV
Nov 17, 13:52
STV lodges a £12 million damages claim against ITV over video on-demand rights exploitation.
Ofcom backs cross-media rules relaxation
Nov 17, 12:53
Ofcom recommends a relaxation of cross-media ownership rules to benefit beleaguered local media outlets.