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Freely reveals Vestel support, extra features and addition of BBC’s ad-funded UKTV channels
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The subscription-free service will allow live channels to be watched on compatible TVs via a traditional programme guide without the need for either an aerial or satellite dish.
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Aldi to sponsor food programming across Channel 4 portfolio and BBC’s UKTV
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Starting this month (29th January) the sponsorship will support programming such as Come Dine with Me and Jamie Cooks the Seasons.
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BBC’s advert funded streaming app UKTV Play sees record growth
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The service offers catch-up content from the BBC’s four UK ad-funded channels – Yesterday, Drama, Dave and W.
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Hisense named as first TV maker to support Freely, the BBC and ITV’s new streaming service
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Announced earlier this year and set to debut in 2024, the subscription-free service will allow live channels to be watched on compatible TVs via broadband.
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The Celestial Toymaker – BBC reveals trailer for animated reconstruction of classic Doctor Who story
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A newly animated reconstruction of the classic Doctor Who story, The Celestial Toymaker, is coming to DVD and Blu-ray.
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Government announces BBC funding review alongside £10 annual licence fee increase
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The review was launched by culture secretary Lucy Frazer alongside the news that the licence fee, which funds much of the BBC’s UK output, will rise from £159 to £169.50 next year.