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MB UK's official Blue Sky account. What do this feed post? News on UK & ROI Broadcasters Virgin Media O2 > Sky UK Freesat > Freeview UK Netflix > Freely Sports Rights > Streaming Podcast > Virgin Media (ROI) All info may change, All views are of MB UK.
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Media Boy UK on Blue Sky @mediaboyuk.bsky.social · Jul 25
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Media Boy UK on Blue Sky @mediaboyuk.bsky.social · 1d
This week changes on Virgin Media O2:

Monday:
*Sky Cinema Kung Fu Panda HD rebrand as Sky Cinema Animation HD

Thursday:
*​Sky Replay closes
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Media Boy UK on Blue Sky @mediaboyuk.bsky.social · 1d
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This week on Sky Satellite:

Monday:
*Sky Cinema Kung Fu Panda HD rebrand as Sky Cinema Animation HD

Thursday:
*​Sky Replay closes
*Sky Replay ROI closes
*Sky Arts ROI replaced with the Sky Arts UK
*Sky Sci-Fi (139 / 140 in Scotland) moves to 152

More changes below...
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Media Boy UK on Blue Sky @mediaboyuk.bsky.social · 1d
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This week on Sky Satellite:

Thursday:
*Crime+Investigation (156) moves to 139 / 140 in Scotland only
*BLAZE (164) moves to 156

Friday
*WION HD (Satellite 519) closes permanently - comes off the EPG on Monday
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Media Boy UK on Blue Sky @mediaboyuk.bsky.social · 1d
This week changes on Sky Glass and Sky Stream:

Monday:
*Sky Cinema Kung Fu Panda HD rebrand as Sky Cinema Sky Animation HD

Thursday
*​Sky Replay HD closes
*Sky Replay ROI HD closes
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Media Boy UK on Blue Sky @mediaboyuk.bsky.social · 1d
Upbeat Arqiva awaits clarity on Freeview’s future rxtvinfo.com/2025/upbeat-...
Upbeat Arqiva awaits clarity on Freeview's future - RXTV
The company that's behind the UK's network of TV and radio transmitters is waiting for a decision on the future of traditional TV, but confirms it has signed up broadcasters to remain on Freeview
rxtvinfo.com
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Media Boy UK on Blue Sky @mediaboyuk.bsky.social · 1d
Sky removing channels in end of month update rxtvinfo.com/2025/sky-rem...
Sky removing channels in end of month update - RXTV
Sky customers will see some changes to their channel line-up as services are closed or withdrawn.
rxtvinfo.com
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Media Boy UK on Blue Sky @mediaboyuk.bsky.social · 1d
Streaming channel boosts Freeview reach in October channel update rxtvinfo.com/2025/streami...
Streaming channel boosts Freeview reach in October channel update - RXTV
From today, Freeview users in parts of the UK can access a former streaming-only channel through an aerial. Meanwhile, there's extra choice for children,
rxtvinfo.com
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Media Boy UK on Blue Sky @mediaboyuk.bsky.social · 1d
Hisense announces Freely availability
www.advanced-television.com/2025/10/24/h...
Hisense announces Freely availability
Home appliances and consumer electronics specialist Hisense has confirmed that all Hisense 2024/2025 Laser products will be updated to include streaming platfor
www.advanced-television.com
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Media Boy UK on Blue Sky @mediaboyuk.bsky.social · 1d
Liberty Global sells half its ITV stake
www.advanced-television.com/2025/10/24/2...
Liberty Global sells half its ITV stake
Liberty Global has sold 193.4 million shares in UK commercial PSB ITV to institutional investors for £135 million (€155m), cutting its holding to 5 per cent.
www.advanced-television.com
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Media Boy UK on Blue Sky @mediaboyuk.bsky.social · 1d
News Broadcasting reports 6.3m weekly radio listeners
www.advanced-television.com/2025/10/23/n...
News Broadcasting reports 6.3m weekly radio listeners
News Broadcasting has achieved another set of strong RAJAR results for the Q3 survey period ending September 15th 2025. The group, including national brands tal
www.advanced-television.com
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Media Boy UK on Blue Sky @mediaboyuk.bsky.social · 1d
Arqiva, SES renew capacity deal
www.advanced-television.com/2025/10/23/a...
Arqiva, SES renew capacity deal
SES and Arqiva have signed a multi-year, multi-million contract renewal for satellite capacity on SES’s prime video neighbourhood of 28.2 degrees East. SES w
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Media Boy UK on Blue Sky @mediaboyuk.bsky.social · 1d
Today: Freeview UK Changes.

Gem TV rename as Gemporia

Local TV on Channel 7/8 only:
*Cartoon Classics added (Channel 214)
*wedotv Movies UK added (Channel 98)
*YAAAS! added (Channel 211)
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Media Boy UK on Blue Sky @mediaboyuk.bsky.social · 1d
The following channels now no longer available on older SD boxes after transponder change:

*Cartoon Network UK
*Cartoon Network UK+1
*Cartoonito UK
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Media Boy UK on Blue Sky @mediaboyuk.bsky.social · 1d
Paramount+ UK partners with HelloFresh
www.advanced-television.com/2025/10/20/p...
Paramount+ UK partners with HelloFresh
Paramount+ UK is partnering with HelloFresh in a cross industry collaboration that will bring entertainment and fresh recipes together. Launching this autumn,
www.advanced-television.com
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Media Boy UK on Blue Sky @mediaboyuk.bsky.social · 1d
Warner Bros Discovery UK’s TLC channel going FTA
www.advanced-television.com/2025/10/20/w...
Warner Bros Discovery UK's TLC channel going FTA
Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) UK & Ireland has announced plans to launch a new-look TLC in the UK & Ireland. From January 2026, TLC will become a free-
www.advanced-television.com
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Media Boy UK on Blue Sky @mediaboyuk.bsky.social · 1d
Ofcom Updates Guidance On Politicians Presenting News Shows After Losing GB News Court Battle
deadline.com/2025/10/ofco...
Ofcom Updates Guidance On Politicians Presenting News Shows After Losing GB News Court Battle
Ofcom has strengthened guidance concerning politicians presenting news shows after the UK media regulator lost a court battle with GB News.
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Media Boy UK on Blue Sky @mediaboyuk.bsky.social · 1d
Channel 4’s Nevine Mabro Becomes BBC’s Storyville Chief
deadline.com/2025/10/nevi...
Channel 4’s Nevine Mabro Becomes BBC’s Storyville Chief
Channel 4 News producer and 'For Sama' exec producer Nevine Mabro has been hired as the BBC's Head of Storyville.
deadline.com
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Media Boy UK on Blue Sky @mediaboyuk.bsky.social · 1d
UK podcasting businesses demand government recognition
www.advanced-television.com/2025/10/16/u...
UK podcasting businesses demand government recognition
More than 400 podcasting and audio businesses, representing around 12,000 people across the UK, have signed an open letter to the Secretary of State for Culture
www.advanced-television.com
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Media Boy UK on Blue Sky @mediaboyuk.bsky.social · 1d
BBC, UKTV commission Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators Season 6
www.advanced-television.com/2025/10/16/b...
BBC, UKTV commission Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators Season 6
Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators is returning for its sixth season, with filming having already commenced in Stratford-Upon-Avon. The new se
www.advanced-television.com
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Media Boy UK on Blue Sky @mediaboyuk.bsky.social · 1d
Channel 4 Sales launches Partner Lab
www.advanced-television.com/2025/10/15/c...
Channel 4 Sales launches Partner Lab
Channel 4 Sales is launching Partner Lab, a new in-house creative partnerships team built to help brands stand out. Partner Lab will offer solutions across Part
www.advanced-television.com
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Media Boy UK on Blue Sky @mediaboyuk.bsky.social · 1d
The following channels are no longer receivable on older Sky SD boxes:

*Sky Sports News UK
*Sky Sports +
*Sky Cinema Premier
*Sky Cinema Action
*Sky Cinema Greats
*Sky Cinema Family
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Media Boy UK on Blue Sky @mediaboyuk.bsky.social · 1d
Graham Norton Reveals How Mark Wahlberg Raised “Hell” During Appearance On BBC Show
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Graham Norton Reveals How Mark Wahlberg Raised “Hell” During Appearance On BBC Show
Graham Norton is pretty discreet with stories about guests that grace his famous red sofa, but the presenter has made an exception for Mark Wahlberg.
deadline.com
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Media Boy UK on Blue Sky @mediaboyuk.bsky.social · 1d
‘The Inbetweeners’ Ready To Reunite After More Than A Decade
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‘The Inbetweeners’ Ready To Reunite After More Than A Decade
'The Inbetweeners' are back: Will MacKenzie, Simon Cooper, Neil Sutherland, and Jay Cartwright reunite for misadventures.
deadline.com
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Media Boy UK on Blue Sky @mediaboyuk.bsky.social · 1d
BBC Boss Tells Staff That Vote On Israel’s Eurovision Future Is “Very Difficult Situation”
deadline.com/2025/10/bbc-...
BBC Boss Tells Staff That Vote On Israel’s Eurovision Future Is “Very Difficult Situation”
BBC boss Tim Davie came under pressure from staff to reveal how the broadcaster will vote over Israel's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest.
deadline.com
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Media Boy UK on Blue Sky @mediaboyuk.bsky.social · 1d
Reports:

Netflix UK will take over airing of WWE Saturday Night Main Event from November 1st.