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BBC

BBC Radio 2 pause for thought The Archbishop of York (Press Release)08:51
Stan Moody suffers painful Kyren Wilson defeat after BBC snooker pundit says 'not nice' Daily and Sunday Express21:57
Steve Davis turns his back on Hazel Irvine as BBC pundit refuses to talk to host Daily and Sunday Express15:51
Desmond Morris dead: BBC presenter and zoologist dies as tributes pour in The Mirror13:13
BBC Studios and SiriusXM launch new US history podcast series PodcastingToday15:06

ITV

ITV's 'outstanding' drama confirms explosive return HELLO!11:44
ITV presenter who interviewed Prince Harry had 'breakdown' and took months off TV Daily Star06:44
ITV's major horse racing meeting cancelled with immediate effect as statement issued Daily and Sunday Express17:03
Jack Whitehall's dad 'absolutely mortified' to discover he's related to ITV legend The Mirror16:58
Chronicle teams up with ITV for Vanished Wales special on Abergavenny Abergavenny Chronicle18:04

Channel 4

Channel 4's Virgin Island reunion special cast and release date Daily Star19:44Broadcasting

Channel 4's controversial reality show Virgin Island sets Season 2 release date Daily Star17:52Broadcasting

"Gritty" 4-part period drama set in "pivotal" moment of British history resurfaces on UK streaming Digital Spy01:29Broadcasting Streaming TV

A weekend binge-watch: Dystopian Belgian drama with "captivating story" is streaming in the UK now Digital Spy12:41Broadcasting Streaming TV

Channel 4 content chief Ian Katz to step down after nearly a decade Broadband TV News14:23Broadband Broadcasting Technology (UK)

Katz stepping down at Channel 4 Advanced Television10:54Broadband Broadcasting Technology (UK)

Everything we know about the TFI Friday reboot with Chris Evans Evening Standard17:27TFI Friday Chris Evans Broadcasting

30 years on, Chris Evans is bringing TFI Friday back to Channel 4 Prolific North13:48TFI Friday Chris Evans Broadcasting

Channel 4 confirms Senedd election debate with all main Welsh party leaders Barry & District News, Wales05:05Senedd Broadcasting Wales

Stephen Daisley: Sarwar turned brutal... an emotional and personal broadside that spoke volumes MailOnline22:37Senedd Broadcasting Wales

Channel 5

Dan Walker accuser Claudia-Liza Vanderpuije calls out 'misogyny and racism' at Channel 5 Daily Record12:28Racism Employment Women's Equality

Ex-Channel 5 star Claudia-Liza Vanderpuije arrives at tribunal after accusing co-star Dan… MailOnline11:56Women's Equality Dispute Resolution Gender Equality

Dan Walker's accuser claims Channel 5 tried to hide 'toxic culture of misogyny and racism' MailOnline23:40Racism Women's Equality Gender Equality

Channel 5 presenter who accused Dan Walker of bullying 'was ostracised by his colleagues and… MailOnline12:39Employment Women's Equality Dispute Resolution

Dan Walker backed by huge BBC star ahead of Channel 5 tribunal with former co-host The Mirror20:22BBC Employment Women's Equality

UKTV

BBC Studios pips Air TV to Uktv crown Broadcastnow.co.uk10:44 13-Apr-26
‘It makes everything possible’: Why UKTV added AI to the CMO remit Marketing Week08:06 10-Apr-26
Uktv expands commercial leadership with Newman role and Swetman hire Broadband TV News12:55 1-Apr-26
UKTV appoints Newman as Chief Commercial Officer Advanced Television08:04 1-Apr-26
Uktv, Spain’s Mediaset buy from Cineflix Broadcastnow.co.uk10:54 30-Mar-26

Freely

Freely opens new revenue stream for CTV OS partners with Spotlight Channels Broadband TV News09:45Broadband Technology (UK) Streaming

Freely to launch Spotlight Channels as commercial opportunity for connected TV partners Hollywood Reporter08:39Streaming

Freely launching Spotlight Channels for CTV OS partners Advanced Television10:06

UK's first Freely TV box gets welcome price promise – even during uncertain times T314:36Technology (UK)

New UK TV box breathes fresh life into your satellite dish as Sky Q winds down T315:10Sky Manhattan Broadcasting

Freeview

Freeview New Zealand Commits to DVB-I Geekzone22:21 30-Mar-26
Global momentum for DVB-I spec Advanced Television13:39 30-Mar-26
Music and Memories, Outdoor Channel launch on Freeview Advanced Television14:18 25-Mar-26

Sky

Sky News moves into paid online content with planned launch of defence app Press Gazette08:57
Sky Sports to make ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 available to all Cricket World10:36
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 FTA on Sky Sports Advanced Television09:47
New UK TV box breathes fresh life into your satellite dish as Sky Q winds down T315:10
Sky Sports viewers demand refund as change to broadcast announced Daily and Sunday Express14:02

Virgin Media

Damien Duff to join Virgin Media as pundit for Shamrock Rovers' clash with Bohemians Irish Examiner20:30Damien Duff Shamrock Rovers FAI League of Ireland

Damien Duff joins Virgin Media's Loi coverage as Shamrock Rovers face Bohemians The4220:27Damien Duff Shamrock Rovers FAI League of Ireland

Virgin Media O2 expands 5G Standalone footprint to West Midlands DatacenterDynamics16:10O2 Broadcasting Telecoms

Nexfibre list FTTP broadband upgrades for another 7 UK locations ISPreview UK12:30ISPs (UK) Technology (UK) Broadband

Nexfibre confirm FTTP broadband upgrades for 7 further UK locations ISPreview UK17:34ISPs (UK) Technology (UK) Broadband

Nexfibre invest £2.9m to upgrade 18,000 homes in darlington to full Fibre ISPreview UK13:45ISPs (UK) Broadcasting Technology (UK)

Nexfibre invest £44m to upgrade 318,000 premises in greater Manchester to full Fibre ISPreview UK12:37ISPs (UK) Broadcasting Technology (UK)

Ericsson delivers AI-optimized 5G RAN for Virgin Media O2 nationwide The Fast Mode02:15

Virgin Media O2 teams up with Ericsson and Nokia in multi-billion-pound 5G upgrade The Fast Mode02:25

GB News

Sun, sea and sacks of cash: Professor Boris Johnson’s £8m afterlife The New World00:07
Eamonn Holmes shares message from hospital bed after stroke HuffPost (UK)12:18
GB News staff get a visit from Bev Turner The New World11:57
Inside Eamonn Holmes' 'painful' health battles after he suffers a stroke Daily Star16:55
GB News host Eamonn Holmes speaks out after suffering stroke The Independent08:14

TalkTV

Royal spin-off podcast expands Piers Morgan Uncensored brand PodcastingToday15:35 17-Apr-26
Ofcom launch probe into Talk TV segment 'broadcasting anti-trans hate' The National, Scotland15:22 30-Mar-26
Ofcom probes TalkTV over 'fake climate news' claim The National, Scotland16:56 24-Mar-26

TV Licence Fee

'Licence fee is at end of life': BBC insiders' despair as channels could close i News17:53BBC Broadcasting Media

Tyson Fury fight viewers risk £1,000 fine for streaming Netflix without a TV Licence Wales Online08:14Tyson Fury Netflix Fury v Makhmudov

TV Licence fine warning issued for Tyson Fury fight viewers streaming live on Netflix Daily and Sunday Express06:01Tyson Fury Netflix Fury v Makhmudov

BBC licence fee-funded TV station pays out to female executive accused of drunkenly abusing… MailOnline12:30BBC British and Irish Lions UK Rugby Union

One-month rule could mean you're owed TV licence refund The Mirror02:07

Radio

Joy Division, Happy Mondays and The Hollies back on the playlist as Radio Manchester celebrates Salford city centenary Prolific North10:37
Andy Kershaw dies aged 66 after illness Radio Today14:04
Valleys shepherd named BBC Radio Wales artist of the year kicks off tour in Newport Tivyside Advertiser, Wales06:03
Jeremy Vine breaks silence on 'well-liked' presenter Scott Mills after Radio 2 axe The Mirror17:19
Boom Radio nicked Radio 2's older listeners - and I know why it was so easy i News10:26

RAJAR

Bodhu Re by Cactus: A timeless Bengali love song of longing and emotional intensity The Economic Times18:58 22-Mar-26

Ofcom

UK probes Telegram, teen chat sites over CSAM sharing concerns BleepingComputer.com14:58Telegram Top Internet Brands Broadcasting

Ofcom opens formal investigation into Telegram over child sexual abuse concerns The Next Web12:57Telegram Top Internet Brands Broadcasting

Ofcom approve VodafoneThree to launch satellite based UK mobile service ISPreview UK11:51ISPs (UK) Broadcasting Technology (UK)

VodafoneThree gets green light for satellite smartphone connectivity Thinkbroadband.com11:42ISPs (UK) Broadcasting Technology (UK)

UK SPF Cluster 3 workshop round up: Sal Forum 2026 techUK08:39Technology (UK) Broadcasting Internet

Kendall backs Cheshire for new Ofcom chair UKAuthority08:28Technology (UK) Broadcasting Internet

UK government chooses City veteran to chair regulator Ofcom Mobile Europe11:52Channel 4 Cheshire Broadcasting

Government names preferred Ofcom chair candidate despite experience questions Thinkbroadband.com12:38Channel 4 Cheshire Broadcasting

UK government threatens tech bosses with jail time if they do not adequately fight nudification tools The Record18:44Broadcasting US Crime

UK looks to hold tech execs personally liable for intimate image abuse Politico EU12:33Broadcasting US Crime