Television
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Channel 4 commissions Cruising Paradise: Above and Below Deck from Crackit
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The ten-part series is the latest cruise-focused title from Brighton-based Crackit TV, following Cruising to the Ends of the Earth and Supercruising: Life at Sea (both for Channel 4) in 2026 and 2025.
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Sky and ITV agree merger
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The tie-up will see Sky buy ITV’s broadcast unit which includes the entire portfolio of ITV branded broadcast and FAST channels plus the ITVX streaming service.
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T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals and final to air on Freeview
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The remaining tournament matches will also be available to watch without a subscription on the Sky Sports app.
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BBC commissions new Jesus documentary series
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The four-part series will bring Jesus’ story to the screen through the use of biblical testimony, historical research and archaeological discoveries.
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Narrative’s FAST channels join STV Player
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The tie-up is Narrative’s first with a public service media organisation and also marks STV Player’s first foray into FAST distribution.
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Comcast’s Universal Ads launches in the UK
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Comcast has announced the official UK launch of Universal Ads, its self-service advertising platform for the premium TV industry.