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Bravo prepares to woo female audience
Jul 02, 16:27
Bravo reveals plans to woo a more female audience after "playing it safe" with "bloke TV" last year.

BBC gets complaints over Jackson coverage
Jul 02, 11:20
The BBC receives over 700 complaints about its blanket news coverage of Michael Jackson's death.

Pirate Bay 'to become legal site'
Jul 02, 10:00
The Pirate Bay is bought by a software company that will convert it into a legal download site.
DWP-BBC act on switchover letters error
Jul 01, 17:25
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) acts with the BBC to rectify a switchover letters error.
Former GMG Radio chief slams Ofcom
Jul 01, 15:34
Former GMG Radio boss John Myers accuses Ofcom of being "behind the game" in the radio industry.
3.1 million Blu-ray discs sold in 2009
Jul 01, 14:36
The British Video Association reveals that 3.1 million Blu-ray discs have been sold in the UK in 2009.
Sky saves Setanta Ireland for a week
Jul 01, 12:52
Sky agrees to continue carrying Setanta Ireland for a week while talks go on to save the Irish operation.
Sky slams free TV 'dependency culture'
Jul 01, 11:40
Sky executive Mike Darcey slams the "culture of dependency" facing UK public service broadcasters.
Industry likes Virgin's anti-piracy moves
Jun 30, 15:11
The music industry backs Virgin Media's anti-piracy plans to accompany its new music download service.
Dave prepares for first live broadcast
Jun 30, 15:08
Dave prepares for its first ever live broadcast to coincide with the Red Bull world motocross event.
Sky renews agreement with SES Astra
Jun 30, 11:54
Sky renews its contract with SES Astra for the use of transponders on the firm's satellite network.
GMTV 'to cut presenter pay by 25%'
Jun 30, 10:14
The likes of Kate Garraway, Lorraine Kelly and Ben Shephard reportedly face significant pay cuts.
Bradshaw apologises for switchover blunder
Jun 30, 10:14
Culture secretary Ben Bradshaw apologises for a recent digital switchover letters blunder.
377,600 tune into BBC HD for Murray win
Jun 30, 09:53
BBC HD's coverage of last night's Murray-Wawrinka thriller peaks at 377,600 viewers.
89.6% of UK main TVs have multichannel
Jun 29, 14:40
Ofcom reveals that multichannel TV take-up on main sets in the UK has reached 89.6% in Q1 2009.
BBC criticised over Glastonbury 'junket'
Jun 29, 12:34
A pressure group accuses the BBC of treating Glastonbury as an "annual jamboree" for staff.
Create And Craft coming to Freeview
Jun 29, 12:18
Ideal Shopping Direct to launch its Create And Craft shopping network on Freeview.
Consumers warned about switchover rip offs
Jun 29, 12:17
Consumer Focus Wales warns about potential scams being run during the digital switchover.
PictureBox HD movies to launch on Virgin
Jun 29, 11:14
Virgin Media and Universal Pictures team up to launch the PictureBox on-demand movies service on cable.
Clarkson to appear at Edinburgh TV festival
Jun 29, 09:50
Jeremy Clarkson will deliver a masterclass at this year's Edinburgh TV festival.
Sky: Ofcom pay TV remedy "defies belief"
Jun 26, 14:48
Sky boss Jeremy Darroch says that Ofcom's latest pay TV industry consultation "defies belief".
Tiscali, Virgin Media welcome Ofcom report
Jun 26, 14:27
Tiscali and Virgin Media welcome Ofcom's recommendations in its latest pay TV consultation.
Thompson: 'BBC expenses are justified'
Jun 26, 13:10
BBC director general Mark Thompson says that the broadcaster's expenses claims are "justified".

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