Experts caution that equating broadband TV's technical availability with actual consumer preferences risks overlooking Freeview's role for millions, as debates on a 2034 switch-off intensify.
Channel 4's Gogglebox dedicates latest episode to producer Jonathan Clough, who died aged 35 from aggressive brain cancer, highlighting his career and family's fundraising efforts.
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UK soap opera viewers express frustration as multiple shows repeatedly bring dead characters back to life, creating confusing storylines and undermining dramatic impact across Coronation Street, Emmerdale, EastEnders and Hollyoaks.
Victoria Sugden's guilt over brother John's death intensifies as blackmail threats emerge, potentially leading to her exit from Emmerdale amid a prison storyline.
The BBC is restricted to select live coverage of the 2026 Winter Olympics due to an exclusive broadcast deal with Warner Bros Discovery, with TNT Sports offering full access.
Journalists at BBC Persian have raised alarms that Iran is conducting surveillance on them and targeting their families, amid ongoing tensions over media coverage.
US Vice-President JD Vance faced boos at the Winter Olympics opening ceremony, but NBC's broadcast omitted the hostile reception, sparking controversy over media coverage.
Emmerdale spoilers reveal fresh nightmares for Robert, Bear and Cain as Celia's victims reflect on abuse, Joe Tate pressures the Sugdens, and Cain seeks help for Moira.
Channel 4's documentary Frontline: Our Soldiers Facing Putin offers a terminally dull look at NATO readiness, filled with military jargon but lacking serious analysis, aimed at provoking fear and arousal in viewers.
The annual TV licence fee will increase by £5.50 to £180 from April 2026, with further rises planned. The government says it ensures BBC stability.
The BBC licence fee will increase by £5.50 to £180 per year from April 1st, as announced by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.
The BBC TV licence fee will increase by £5.50 to £180 from April 1, 2026, as part of inflation adjustments. The BBC is also implementing new verification for iPlayer and cracking down on illegal viewing.
The UK government has confirmed the BBC TV licence fee will increase to £180 annually from April, a £5.50 rise. This follows inflation-tracking rules amid ongoing charter review.
Dominic Brunt reveals a pivotal Emmerdale episode where Paddy and Marlon confront their trauma and rebuild their decades-long friendship amid a murder cover-up.
Helena Worthington, a beloved star of Channel 4's Gogglebox, has announced the birth of her second child via Instagram, sharing a heartfelt post about embracing motherhood again.
A BBC Pointless champion shares she kept her unique name badge, considered even rarer than the show's coveted glass trophy, after appearing in 2012.
TV personality Tom Skinner reveals his wife Sinéad is expecting their fourth child, sharing joyful news months after his controversial Strictly Come Dancing exit.
Channel 4's exclusive documentary follows NATO soldiers preparing to defend Europe's borders against Putin. Plus, Mariah Carey performs at the Winter Olympics opening ceremony.
ABC staff face scrutiny as disappearing messages are revealed in a Royal Commission inquiry into antisemitism, raising transparency concerns.
Paddy Kirk's desperate efforts to protect his father Bear unravel as Dylan tells April about Ray's murder, dragging more villagers into the dangerous secret.
Viewers react to an old episode of The Chase featuring a question about Peter Mandelson that has taken on new meaning amid recent scandal revelations.
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EastEnders drops major clues about Spencer Moon's potential return as Alfie books flights to Australia after emotional phone call about Vicki Fowler's engagement.
ITV's decision to replace Coronation Street and Emmerdale with Six Nations rugby has sparked outrage among loyal soap viewers, reigniting the debate over sports versus soaps on television.
The mother of US news anchor Savannah Guthrie is believed to have been kidnapped, leading to a desperate video appeal. This case has captivated America, with details emerging on her disappearance.
From Instagram slips to live TV chaos, discover how soap actors accidentally revealed major storylines, leaving fans smug and producers frustrated.
Spoilers reveal Nigel Bates' near-death experience in EastEnders, his dementia storyline, and whether actor Paul Bradley is leaving the BBC soap permanently.
Global, owner of Heart, LBC and Capital, achieves record listening hours and market share despite industry challenges, while BBC stations see declines.
Peppa Pig introduces a hearing loss storyline for George, developed with the National Deaf Children's Society, aiming to normalise deafness for young viewers.