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Report: 'Canvas will be Freeview 2.0'
Feb 16, 14:56
Project Canvas will bring various benefits to the industry as an evolution of Freeview, a report says.

Indian channel Colors launches on Sky
Feb 16, 13:42
Viacom18 Media launches its flagship Hindi-language entertainment channel Colors in the UK on Sky.

SeeSaw to fully launch tomorrow
Feb 16, 13:24
IPTV service SeeSaw will go into full commercial launch tomorrow following a successful beta trial.
Freeview launches guide app for iPhone
Feb 16, 11:55
Freeview launches an iPhone app designed to help users plan their TV viewing while on the go.
BBC Trust 'considers sports rights test'
Feb 16, 10:46
The BBC Trust is reportedly considering a benchmarking test for all future BBC sports rights bidding.
BBC's Ray Gosling 'admits to euthanasia'
Feb 16, 10:13
BBC broadcaster Ray Gosling admits to smothering his terminally ill partner to ease "terrible pain".
'Spooks' creator fears for BBC drama
Feb 15, 18:26
Spooks creator Stephen Garrett explains the tough times ahead for drama because of the BBC's budget cuts.
BBC to release archive Henry Moore films
Feb 15, 14:58
The BBC announces plans to release archive material and content about acclaimed sculptor Henry Moore.
Trust: 'Radio 2, 6 Music must do better'
Feb 15, 13:20
The BBC Trust says that Radio 2 and 6 Music must work harder to appeal to their core audiences.
First Freeview HD box hits the market
Feb 15, 12:10
Humax launches the first set top box capable of receiving DVB-T2 transmissions for Freeview HD.
BBC Wales 'to escape flashing rebuke'
Feb 15, 11:40
BBC Wales says that it is not expecting sanctions after a man lifted his kilt during a live broadcast.
CBBC enjoys success at KidScreen Awards
Feb 15, 10:44
CBBC enjoys success at the inaugural KidScreen Awards, including two prizes for a Newsround special.
Sky 'nears Virgin Media TV channels deal'
Feb 15, 10:11
Virgin Media TV is reportedly close to selling its core channels, including Virgin 1 and Living, to Sky.
Rugby fan drops kilt on BBC coverage
Feb 14, 20:48
The BBC is forced to apologise when a rugby fan exposes himself during coverage of the Six Nations.
BBC 6 Music gigs pull 1.3m on Red Button
Feb 12, 18:25
A pair of BBC 6 Music collaboration gigs recently pulled in a record audience on the Red Button.
Sky customer magazines top ABC ratings
Feb 12, 15:36
Sky's customer magazines hold all three top spots for the highest circulation UK consumer titles.
Netplay TV agrees new STV deal
Feb 12, 14:48
NetPlay TV agrees a new two-year carriage deal with STV for its interactive gambling service.
Salmond 'closes on Sky election debate'
Feb 12, 12:24
SNP leader Alex Salmond is reportedly close to a deal with Sky to feature on its TV election debate.
MSPs back BBC Alba on Freeview
Feb 12, 12:00
Scottish politicians back calls for Gaelic TV service BBC Alba to be made available on Freeview.
Cerys Matthews returns to BBC 6Music
Feb 12, 11:59
Cerys Matthews will return to BBC 6Music in April to host a new regular Sunday morning show.
Jodie Kidd swears on breakfast radio
Feb 11, 17:19
Johnny Vaughan is forced to apologise after his Capital FM guest Jodie Kidd accidentally swears on air.
BBC to 'live and breathe the North'
Feb 11, 13:34
BBC's Mark Thompson says the corporation must "live and breathe the North" ahead of its North-West move.
Nickelodeon UK to launch channel rebrand
Feb 11, 12:42
Nickelodeon UK announces plans to launch a new unified branding for all its major channels.