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The television market place continues to suffer, with commercial revenue down across the board for February. Five recorded the biggest fall, down 28% on February 2008’s total to stand at £14.03 million.Elsewhere, ITV1’s woes continued, with revenues plunging by over 17% during February. The commercial network, said to be planning a legal challenge to government’s… Continue reading TV Market Round-Up – February 2009

The BBC Trust has reaffirmed its view that a partnership approach from the BBC is the best way to deliver a wide range of public service broadcasting.In a response to the government’s Digital Britain report (see Broadband for all by 2012Broadband for all by 2012Broadband for all by 2012 ITV and BBC could share regional… Continue reading BBC Trust emphasises support for BBC partnerships

Digital Rights Group (DRG) has today announced a new content deal with Hulu, the News Corp and NBC Universal-owned US online TV platform.The deal will give Hulu access to DRG’s C4i and Portman catalogues, which includes shows such as Green Wing, Peep Show, Rude Tube and Traffik, for free.DRG will become the first British television… Continue reading Digital Rights Group signs content deal with Hulu

Global fixed broadband subscriptions stood at 422 million at the end of 2008, adding nearly 68 million subscriptions in the year and 16 million in the final quarter, according to new figures from Informa Telecoms & Media. Western Europe has seen broadband growth stagnate, said the research firm, as all but five of its 30… Continue reading Global fixed broadband subscriptions hit 422m in 2008

ITV1’s Law & Order: UK retained the highest ratings during the all-important 9pm to 10pm peak hour last night.The fifth episode in the seven-part crime drama, starring Bradley Walsh and Freema Agyeman, attracted more than 6.4 million peak viewers and a 26.1% average audience share – almost double the amount of BBC One’s ratings.At the… Continue reading Law & Order:UK holds the peak audience

Setanta has agreed to sell highlights of this Saturday’s Holland v Scotland World Cup qualifier to the BBC for a “reasonable six-figure sum”.BBC Scotland will be able to produce a highlights programme from the game in Amsterdam next weekend and will also be able to show highlights of Scotland’s visit to Norway in August as… Continue reading Setanta sells football highlights to BBC

A US-based teen-only social network is set to launch in the UK, according to reports.Yoursphere.co.uk will run on a subscription model, which will enable it remain free of direct advertising, although the network is currently looking at potential partnerships with brands to support youth programmes.The site has been developed to operate within measures outlined by… Continue reading New social network to launch in UK

UKTV is continuing the rebrand of its channel portfolio, with UKTV Style relaunching as Home and UKTV Gardens becoming Really.Home will target 35-54 year olds, with shows such as DIY SOS and Escape to the Country, while Really will be skewed towards 18-35 year-old females and offer shows including Mary Queen of Shops and The… Continue reading UKTV to launch Home and Really channels in Q2

Last week, reports suggested that NBC Universal and News Corp’s US Online TV platform Hulu was about to launch in the UK – an established model that works and could hit the ground running would surely benefit the UK market, wouldn’t it?The two US-based broadcasting giants are keen to monetise the UK’s VoD space, and… Continue reading Should Hulu launch in the UK?

The Sci Fi Channel has acquired the rights to the remake of classic series Knight Rider for its Spring schedule.It has also acquired Dollhouse, the new series from Buffy: The Vampire Slayer creator Joss Whedon.Jon Farrar, programming director for NBC Universal Global Networks (UK), said: “We’re dedicated to offering our audience the most exciting content… Continue reading Sci Fi Channel acquires US TV dramas