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As the BBC sinks into yet another crisis, the future of the BBC Trust remains in the balance. Should it simply be put out of its misery? The answer from Raymond Snoddy is an emphatic no.

Netflix, home to House of Cards, Arrested Development and Breaking Bad, has signed a deal to see it offered on a pay-TV platform for the first time.

49% of 18-24 year-olds living at home with their parents said that they felt ‘highly inclined’ to sign up for an online subscription video service once they move out on their own, compared to 31% that said they would sign up for a traditional pay-TV service.

ITV4 has been home to the Tour De France for UK viewers since 2002 and under the new agreement the channel’s coverage will continue until the end of the decade.

The global pay-TV market added 23 million new subscribers in the first half of 2013, and is expected to reach 895 million by the end of the year.

The new research from Deloitte and GfK shows TV ads still have the most impact with the public – as Twitter and video banner ads register poorly with the vast majority.

It’s been at least a few days since TV audiences were treated to a bout of horrific murders in the prime time slot but Wednesday night provided an end to many blood thirsty viewers’ drought.

The number of homes paying for IPTV is expected to reach 167 million by the end of 2018, according to a new report from Digital TV Research.

With the news that The Great British Bake Off (BBC Two, 8pm) is to be poached by BBC One next series, the pressure is on for the little show to keep up its stellar performance.

There was very good news last night for viewers who have been pining away for the magnetic ridges of a real actor’s face – Martin Clunes’ Doc Martin finally returned after a torturous two year break.