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Virgin Media wins Gemstar EPG case
Nov 27, 13:41
Virgin Media wins a legal case with Gemstar over alleged patent infringement of EPG technology.

BBC considers reducing digital services
Nov 27, 13:29
The BBC considers reducing its digital TV and radio services after the 2012 switchover is completed.

Sky trials 3D broadcasts at the O2
Nov 27, 12:50
Digital Spy heads to the ATP Tennis Finals at the O2 to check out Sky's new 3D broadcast technology.
Tyne Tees to pilot ITV local news scheme
Nov 27, 12:24
The government says that Tyne Tees and Borders will be a pilot area for the ITV regional news service.
BBC's Keating speaks on BBC HD bitrates
Nov 26, 14:24
The BBC's Roly Keating responds to Paul Eaton's campaign to improve picture quality on BBC HD.
BBC shuns controversial ballet
Nov 26, 14:04
The BBC drops plans to air a ballet at Christmas due to its portrayal of priests raping nuns.
Yesterday commissions Nettles WW2 doc
Nov 26, 13:42
Yesterday will air a John Nettles-fronted documentary about occupation of the Channel Islands in WWII.
New BARB system 'to bring ratings growth'
Nov 26, 13:05
BARB's upcoming new TV ratings system could boost broadcasters with slightly higher viewing figures.
ITV takes full control of GMTV
Nov 26, 10:31
ITV takes full ownership of Channel 3 breakfast franchise holder GMTV in a £22.25m deal.
Freesat sales pass 750,000 units
Nov 26, 09:46
Freesat says sales surpass 750,000 units and could breach the one million mark in Q1 next year.
Virgin Media rolls out VOD advertising
Nov 25, 16:46
Virgin Media rolls out targeted advertising for all Living, Virgin 1 and Bravo on-demand content.
BBC confirms Freesat iPlayer beta date
Nov 25, 15:44
The BBC confirms that a closed beta of iPlayer on Freesat will start on December 7.
ITV player coming to Freesat in 2010
Nov 25, 13:58
Freesat confirms that ITV Player will be launched on the platform in the first half of next year.
TiVo to power Virgin's new TV platform
Nov 25, 09:26
American DVR giant TiVo is to re-enter the UK by powering Virgin's new cable TV platform.
Trust 'considers scaling back BBC Online'
Nov 24, 14:44
The BBC Trust says that BBC Online could be scaled back in the wake of industry criticism.
BBC launches UK personality test
Nov 24, 13:52
The BBC launches a new nationwide online personality test for the Child Of Our Time project.
BBC Trust clamps down on Worldwide
Nov 24, 12:45
The BBC Trust clamps down on BBC Worldwide under a new remit, but says it can retain Lonely Planet.
New Sky+ HD EPG comes to Amstrad boxes
Nov 24, 12:40
Sky starts rolling out its new EPG to all Sky+ HD set top boxes manufactured by Amstrad.
Endemol acquires Tiger Aspect, Darlow
Nov 24, 10:49
Endemol acquires Tiger Aspect and Darlow Smithson Productions from IMG in a multi-million pound deal.
Sky continues attack on Canvas
Nov 24, 10:14
Sky again attacks VOD venture Project Canvas by accusing the BBC of paying "lip service" to non-PSBs.
Ofcom clears Minogue's 'X Factor' comment
Nov 23, 12:56
Ofcom clears Channel TV over Dannii Minogue's comments about a contestant's sexuality on The X Factor.
ITV's Norman considers pay TV move
Nov 23, 12:46
Incoming ITV chairman Archie Norman will consider a shift to subscription for ITV2, ITV3 and ITV4.
David Frost to receive International Emmy
Nov 23, 12:24
Sir David Frost's distinguished career will be honoured with an International Emmy Founders Award.