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Rovi to appeal Gemstar EPG patent ruling
Nov 30, 14:56
Rovi pledges to appeal against a High Court ruling that Gemstar's EPG patents are invalid.

Trust slams Reef's BBC Daytime breaches
Nov 30, 14:10
The BBC Trust finds "serious and repeated" breaches in Reef Television shows on BBC Daytime.

BBC Four to interview coup mercenary
Nov 30, 13:24
BBC Four's Storyville secures an exclusive interview with pardoned coup mercenary Simon Mann.
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.
ITV 'lifted by bumper Christmas ad sales'
Nov 23, 10:44
ITV targets a strong December, with ad revenues expected to increase 11% across its channel portfolio.
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.