Freedom Day heralds the partial return of Martin Parr’s Oneness idents on BBC One
19th July is Freedom Day in England. From then legal restrictions to combat Covid are replaced by …
“No-one watches linear TV anymore”
There is something very dreary about the predictions of the end of linear television. Last night an …
Channel 4 privatisation on the cards – for real this time?
Yet again there is debate about the possibility of privatising Channel 4. As one newspaper …
The mystery of the UTV break bumper and the latest ITV transponder changes
A couple of little mysteries for Pres fans. A fortnight ago a UTV break bumper suddenly appeared. It …
ITV reportedly warns that its future as a PSB can’t be taken for granted
The current Channel 3 licences run out in just over two-and-a-half years time. In return for its …
Mini resurgence of UTV brand
Just when you think a story is over, an unexpected twist in the plot suddenly takes you by surprise. …
ITV DSAT services in a game of musical transponders
A little mystery is unfolding thousands of miles above the equator. ITV is in the process of …
Closure of Wales and NI ITV+1 services
One of ITV’s main public service responsibilities is regional broadcasting. The volume may …
ITV’s ident during Friday’s Prince Philip coverage: sombre or stupid?
They really should’ve gone to SpecSavers, shouldn’t they!
Prince Philip coverage: damned if you do – damned if you don’t
The BBC was in a no-win situation on Friday after the death of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh. The …
Local TV presenters are part of the channel brand
This week was a big week for UTV. Popular weather presenter Frank Mitchell and distinguished …
UTV or ITV: that is the question
What is the name of the Channel 3 service in Northern Ireland? No, it’s not some banal …