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🟦CLEAN FEED | NUJ submission suggests ITV/STV & Comcast talks are at an advanced stage.
One (of many) NUJ arguments: if Ofcom agrees reduction of STV PSB news commitments now on grounds of financial pressure, how does that look after a purchase of STV by the $32bn media giant.
One (of many) NUJ arguments: if Ofcom agrees reduction of STV PSB news commitments now on grounds of financial pressure, how does that look after a purchase of STV by the $32bn media giant.
February 9, 2026 at 4:47 PM
🟦CLEAN FEED | NUJ submission suggests ITV/STV & Comcast talks are at an advanced stage.
One (of many) NUJ arguments: if Ofcom agrees reduction of STV PSB news commitments now on grounds of financial pressure, how does that look after a purchase of STV by the $32bn media giant.
One (of many) NUJ arguments: if Ofcom agrees reduction of STV PSB news commitments now on grounds of financial pressure, how does that look after a purchase of STV by the $32bn media giant.
🟦 CLEAN FEED | ITV will be showing ads DURING Six Nations matches.
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February 5, 2026 at 8:30 PM
🟦 CLEAN FEED | ITV will be showing ads DURING Six Nations matches.
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🟦 CLEAN FEED | A tweak to the BBC News (channel) schedule from this weekend.
Currently, Sunday 10.30pm has prerecorded content (per below image).
From this weekend, the 10pm - 11pm slot will carry live news. This is already the case on Saturdays.
EPG data yet to be updated.
Currently, Sunday 10.30pm has prerecorded content (per below image).
From this weekend, the 10pm - 11pm slot will carry live news. This is already the case on Saturdays.
EPG data yet to be updated.
February 5, 2026 at 1:16 PM
🟦 CLEAN FEED | A tweak to the BBC News (channel) schedule from this weekend.
Currently, Sunday 10.30pm has prerecorded content (per below image).
From this weekend, the 10pm - 11pm slot will carry live news. This is already the case on Saturdays.
EPG data yet to be updated.
Currently, Sunday 10.30pm has prerecorded content (per below image).
From this weekend, the 10pm - 11pm slot will carry live news. This is already the case on Saturdays.
EPG data yet to be updated.
🟦 CLEAN FEED | Discrepancy with the font for Sky One already. #BrandingConsistency
>> Spotted by a poster at pres.cafe
>> Spotted by a poster at pres.cafe
February 4, 2026 at 8:16 PM
🟦 CLEAN FEED | Discrepancy with the font for Sky One already. #BrandingConsistency
>> Spotted by a poster at pres.cafe
>> Spotted by a poster at pres.cafe
🟦 CLEAN FEED | And here's the new masthead on the front cover of the new issue of Radio Times (out today). There are 4 versions of this week's front cover.
February 3, 2026 at 11:47 AM
🟦 CLEAN FEED | And here's the new masthead on the front cover of the new issue of Radio Times (out today). There are 4 versions of this week's front cover.
🟦 CLEAN FEED | The new issue of the @radiotimes.bsky.social - out tomorrow - will see the introduction of a new logo/masthead.
The new lettering is a nod to the logo used in the 70s, 80s and 90s.
The new lettering is a nod to the logo used in the 70s, 80s and 90s.
February 2, 2026 at 9:21 PM
🟦 CLEAN FEED | The new issue of the @radiotimes.bsky.social - out tomorrow - will see the introduction of a new logo/masthead.
The new lettering is a nod to the logo used in the 70s, 80s and 90s.
The new lettering is a nod to the logo used in the 70s, 80s and 90s.
🟦 CLEAN FEED | Did Matthew Paris pay extra for all the additional leg room and desk space? 😅
January 27, 2026 at 11:22 PM
🟦 CLEAN FEED | Did Matthew Paris pay extra for all the additional leg room and desk space? 😅
🟦 CLEAN FEED | Weeks after launching its updated Studio 1 set, the ITV Lunchtime News was back in the 'broom cupboard' Studio 3 today, complete with creaky presenter's chair.
Issues with the main studio?
Oddly, an ITV News Central-branded lower-third appeared at one point.
Issues with the main studio?
Oddly, an ITV News Central-branded lower-third appeared at one point.
January 27, 2026 at 4:16 PM
🟦 CLEAN FEED | Weeks after launching its updated Studio 1 set, the ITV Lunchtime News was back in the 'broom cupboard' Studio 3 today, complete with creaky presenter's chair.
Issues with the main studio?
Oddly, an ITV News Central-branded lower-third appeared at one point.
Issues with the main studio?
Oddly, an ITV News Central-branded lower-third appeared at one point.
🟦 CLEAN FEED | BBC Reporting Scotland has updated its signature tune.
Here's a comparison of the opening of yesterday's 6.30pm programme versus today's:
Here's a comparison of the opening of yesterday's 6.30pm programme versus today's:
January 21, 2026 at 6:51 PM
🟦 CLEAN FEED | BBC Reporting Scotland has updated its signature tune.
Here's a comparison of the opening of yesterday's 6.30pm programme versus today's:
Here's a comparison of the opening of yesterday's 6.30pm programme versus today's:
🟥 REWIND | Worth Watching | Tonight on BBC Four.
- A profile of the inventor of TV, John Logie Baird.
- Leslie Mitchell traces the origins of television.
- A profile of the inventor of TV, John Logie Baird.
- Leslie Mitchell traces the origins of television.
January 20, 2026 at 6:57 PM
🟥 REWIND | Worth Watching | Tonight on BBC Four.
- A profile of the inventor of TV, John Logie Baird.
- Leslie Mitchell traces the origins of television.
- A profile of the inventor of TV, John Logie Baird.
- Leslie Mitchell traces the origins of television.
🟦 CLEAN FEED | The camera angle used for the main shot of the table during the BBC's coverage of The Masters has now been adjusted.
January 15, 2026 at 12:48 AM
🟦 CLEAN FEED | The camera angle used for the main shot of the table during the BBC's coverage of The Masters has now been adjusted.
🟪 TX | This evening's edition of ITV News Calendar (South) took a rare look behind-the-scenes at the Belmont transmitter, marking the 60th anniversary of transmissions from the mast.
>> LINK: youtu.be/vgYe3jJd-vU?...
>> LINK: youtu.be/vgYe3jJd-vU?...
January 13, 2026 at 9:24 PM
🟪 TX | This evening's edition of ITV News Calendar (South) took a rare look behind-the-scenes at the Belmont transmitter, marking the 60th anniversary of transmissions from the mast.
>> LINK: youtu.be/vgYe3jJd-vU?...
>> LINK: youtu.be/vgYe3jJd-vU?...
🟦 CLEAN FEED | Checking in on the BBC's coverage of the Masters Snooker...
...their main shot makes a rectangular table look square.
...their main shot makes a rectangular table look square.
January 11, 2026 at 7:27 PM
🟦 CLEAN FEED | Checking in on the BBC's coverage of the Masters Snooker...
...their main shot makes a rectangular table look square.
...their main shot makes a rectangular table look square.
🟦 CLEAN FEED | We've moaned many times about the 1997 - 2021 BBC blocks logo continuing to find its way on to new productions.
But this endboard from Lynley takes the biscuit.
But this endboard from Lynley takes the biscuit.
January 7, 2026 at 11:01 PM
🟦 CLEAN FEED | We've moaned many times about the 1997 - 2021 BBC blocks logo continuing to find its way on to new productions.
But this endboard from Lynley takes the biscuit.
But this endboard from Lynley takes the biscuit.
🟦 CLEAN FEED | As expected, ITV Border News during GMB, STV News replaced by trails at lunchtime...and now at 6pm, Sean's Scotland instead of STV News at 6.
All without any on air explanation from STV.
All without any on air explanation from STV.
January 7, 2026 at 6:18 PM
🟦 CLEAN FEED | As expected, ITV Border News during GMB, STV News replaced by trails at lunchtime...and now at 6pm, Sean's Scotland instead of STV News at 6.
All without any on air explanation from STV.
All without any on air explanation from STV.
🟦 CLEAN FEED | Playout | The main linear channel from 5 has been broadcasting from its disaster recovery facility since Monday afternoon.
Possibly just a routine test.
DR output indicated by the small dot alongside the 5 logo in the corner of the screen.
Possibly just a routine test.
DR output indicated by the small dot alongside the 5 logo in the corner of the screen.
January 7, 2026 at 3:54 PM
🟦 CLEAN FEED | Playout | The main linear channel from 5 has been broadcasting from its disaster recovery facility since Monday afternoon.
Possibly just a routine test.
DR output indicated by the small dot alongside the 5 logo in the corner of the screen.
Possibly just a routine test.
DR output indicated by the small dot alongside the 5 logo in the corner of the screen.
🟦 CLEAN FEED | ITV News London reused the national news set for its lunchtime bulletin, but with new backdrop imagery.
January 5, 2026 at 2:18 PM
🟦 CLEAN FEED | ITV News London reused the national news set for its lunchtime bulletin, but with new backdrop imagery.
🟦 CLEAN FEED | After over 20 years using virtual sets and green screen technology, ITV News has switched to using a physical set, in its Studio 1 facility at ITN, which it now shares with Good Morning Britain.
But graphics and set backdrop visuals remain largely unchanged.
But graphics and set backdrop visuals remain largely unchanged.
January 5, 2026 at 1:43 PM
🟦 CLEAN FEED | After over 20 years using virtual sets and green screen technology, ITV News has switched to using a physical set, in its Studio 1 facility at ITN, which it now shares with Good Morning Britain.
But graphics and set backdrop visuals remain largely unchanged.
But graphics and set backdrop visuals remain largely unchanged.
🟦 CLEAN FEED | And changes for #LooseWomen too as it launches its updated look from its new base at the H Club, Covent Garden.
(Full menu rundown edited down):
(Full menu rundown edited down):
January 5, 2026 at 12:43 PM
🟦 CLEAN FEED | And changes for #LooseWomen too as it launches its updated look from its new base at the H Club, Covent Garden.
(Full menu rundown edited down):
(Full menu rundown edited down):
🟦 CLEAN FEED | New set, remixed theme tune and updated titles/graphics for This Morning as it goes live from its new studio at the H Club, Covent Garden. #ThisMorning
January 5, 2026 at 10:14 AM
🟦 CLEAN FEED | New set, remixed theme tune and updated titles/graphics for This Morning as it goes live from its new studio at the H Club, Covent Garden. #ThisMorning
🟦 CLEAN FEED | One of the other changes on Good Morning Britain #GMB from today...
...the main news presenter (today it is Kate Garraway) also now presents the London news updates.
Edit showing Kate back at the main desk right after the London bulletin:
...the main news presenter (today it is Kate Garraway) also now presents the London news updates.
Edit showing Kate back at the main desk right after the London bulletin:
January 5, 2026 at 6:53 AM
🟦 CLEAN FEED | One of the other changes on Good Morning Britain #GMB from today...
...the main news presenter (today it is Kate Garraway) also now presents the London news updates.
Edit showing Kate back at the main desk right after the London bulletin:
...the main news presenter (today it is Kate Garraway) also now presents the London news updates.
Edit showing Kate back at the main desk right after the London bulletin:
🟦 CLEAN FEED | Good Morning Britain #GMB is now broadcasting live from its new studio at ITN.
A smaller studio than the programme has been used to at Television Centre, and some tweaks to the titles/logo, but it all looks very familiar.
Edited opening:
A smaller studio than the programme has been used to at Television Centre, and some tweaks to the titles/logo, but it all looks very familiar.
Edited opening:
January 5, 2026 at 6:29 AM
🟦 CLEAN FEED | Good Morning Britain #GMB is now broadcasting live from its new studio at ITN.
A smaller studio than the programme has been used to at Television Centre, and some tweaks to the titles/logo, but it all looks very familiar.
Edited opening:
A smaller studio than the programme has been used to at Television Centre, and some tweaks to the titles/logo, but it all looks very familiar.
Edited opening:
🟦 CLEAN FEED | An unfortunate intrusion behind the presenter at the top of tonight's late BBC One news, reporting on the tragic events in Switzerland.
January 1, 2026 at 11:36 PM
🟦 CLEAN FEED | An unfortunate intrusion behind the presenter at the top of tonight's late BBC One news, reporting on the tragic events in Switzerland.
🟦 CLEAN FEED | First 2026 endboard on BBC TV.
But it flags yet another revamp of BBC Studios production units. There are now 20. Needless to say, new logos as well.
No doubt every new production will use the correct logo. 🙄
But it flags yet another revamp of BBC Studios production units. There are now 20. Needless to say, new logos as well.
No doubt every new production will use the correct logo. 🙄
January 1, 2026 at 1:13 AM
🟦 CLEAN FEED | First 2026 endboard on BBC TV.
But it flags yet another revamp of BBC Studios production units. There are now 20. Needless to say, new logos as well.
No doubt every new production will use the correct logo. 🙄
But it flags yet another revamp of BBC Studios production units. There are now 20. Needless to say, new logos as well.
No doubt every new production will use the correct logo. 🙄