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Microsoft has launched a new online TV player for UK broadband customers in a bid to fill the gap in the market left by the failed venture between BBC Worldwide, ITV and Channel 4, Project Kangaroo.The US software company also hopes its new VoD offering, which will broadcast shows such as Shameless, The Young Ones… Continue reading Microsoft launches UK video player

Channel Five has signed up to Project Canvas, the joint venture between the BBC, ITV and BT to bring on-demand viewing to digital TV services Freeview and Freesat.Five, the project’s first new partner, said it sees Canvas as “critical to the long-term future of subscription-free TV,” according to reports.“Project Canvas is an important step forward… Continue reading Five signs up to Project Canvas

BSkyB plans to launch Europe’s first ever 3D TV channel with films, entertainment shows and sports content in the UK next year.The satellite broadcaster has decided to bring its 3D roll-out programme forward following the increased numbers of Sky+ HD subscribers, according to reports.Over the last year, BSkyB has doubled the number of customers with… Continue reading Sky to launch a 3D TV channel

BSkyB has reported a 6% ad revenue decline for the year to the end of June, down to £308 million from £328 million in the previous year.However, despite being down, the satellite broadcaster’s results show it is outperforming the commercial TV market, which was suffered an overall fall of 13%.The Murdoch-owned company was also pleased… Continue reading Sky reports 6% ad revenue decline

US baby boomers are spending more free time online (12.9 hours per week on average) than they are watching traditional TV (11.8 hours per week on average), according to new research. The survey of 1,600 US baby boomers, carried out by ChangeWave Investing, also found that boomers are watching less traditional TV than they did… Continue reading Shift in US baby boomers’ TV habits

ITV1 stole the show once again when the it came head to head with BBC One’s Tuesday evening crime series last night.Car Crime UK, which forms the second part of ITV1’s much-publicised new Tuesday evening crime show line-up, pulled in a high of more than 3.8 million viewers and a 17.4% average share between 9pm… Continue reading Overnights: ITV1 wins the crime time ratings war

Subscribers to Virgin Media’s XL pack will be able to receive the new ESPN sports channel for free from 3 August.The new channel, available in standard and High Definition, will feature live Barclays Premier League and Clydesdale Bank Premier League football and a range of other sports.As an introductory offer, Virgin is also making the… Continue reading Virgin Media XL subscribers to get free ESPN sports channel

Jimmy McGovern’s The Street drama continued to shine last night, securing the highest ratings for BBC One during the all-important peak hour with more than 4.4 million viewers.The third episode in the six-part series, starring Jonas Armstrong, held on to a 20.4% average audience share during the hour-long slot, despite competition from ITV’s comedy drama… Continue reading Overnights: The Street claims the top spot once again

The BBC has signed a new partnership deal with four leading newspapers to share its online video news content for the first time.The Daily Telegraph, Guardian, Independent and Daily Mail will now be able to feature certain BBC videos on their websites to supplement their own news material.Each newspaper will have access to video material,… Continue reading BBC to share online video content with newspapers

BBC One’s new Rivers with Griff Rhys Jones dominated the 9pm to 10pm peak-hour last night with a high of more than 5 million viewers.The channel’s new five-part documentary series managed to secure over 4.7 million average viewers and a 20% audience share during the all-important slot.BBC Two’s Sunday evening prime time programme On Thin… Continue reading Overnights: The BBC’s Sunday night line-up pips ITV1 to the top spot