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Ofcom is set to launch an inquiry into whether BSkyB is a “fit and proper” owner of a broadcasting licence.

Channel 4 is set to launch a new channel 4seven across all major TV platforms later this year, allowing viewers to catch up on popular Channel 4 content from the last seven days.

Wednesday evening’s episode of Emmerdale (7pm) secured the biggest audience of the day, bringing in 6.7 million viewers for ITV1. 31% of the available audience watched as Chas and Cameron sat down for a good natter about their respective love lives but opted for a spot of pashing instead.

Raymond Snoddy considers TV now and in the future with reference to Thinkbox, ITV and Charles Dickens…

EastEnders was the most watched programme on Tuesday night, bringing an audience of 8.1 million to BBC One. The episode went out at 7:30pm and 36% of the available audience watched as Mandy accused Lorraine of stealing money from Walford’s version of Lord Sugar, Ian Beale.

Total TV advertising revenue in the UK increased by 2.2% in 2011 to reach a new record high of £4.36 billion, according to full year revenue figures provided to Thinkbox by the UK commercial TV broadcasters.

iPlayer general manager Daniel Danker has called on consumer electronic manufacturers to “go back to basics”.Speaking at the DTG Summit 2012 in London, the BBC manager said he believes that connected TV can make TV better – but manufacturers need to simplify products and services to make them more TV-like than PC-like.By 2015 he expects… Continue reading iPlayer boss urges manufacturers to simplify connected TVs

RTL has reported a 4.6% increase in pre-tax profits to €1.19 billion (£0.99 billion) for 2011 – mainly based on higher revenues from FremantleMedia.

Virgin Media has now added red button functionality to its TiVo service, starting with Sky Sports Red Button services.

Monday night’s TV viewing was dominated by the build up to Frank Foster’s murder in Coronation Street, which brought in a massive 10 million viewers.