Television

  • YouView software update adds EPG search

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    YouView has begun rolling out its latest software update, bringing the ability to search live TV content for the next seven days and support for Dolby surround sound over HDMI. Developed by BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5, Arqiva, BT and Talk Talk, YouView combines subscription-free broadcast channels with broadband delivered content from catch-up services…

  • 4oD launches on Windows Store for Windows 8

    4oD launches on Windows Store for Windows 8

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    Windows 8 users can now download a free 4oD app the Windows Store, making Channel 4 the first UK broadcaster to offer a video on demand app for the platform. 4oD offers viewers the chance to catch-up on recent shows they may have missed as well as watch ‘deep archive’ shows such as Father Ted,…

  • YouView goes to Hollyoaks

    YouView goes to Hollyoaks

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    The Osborne family from Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks get to grips with their new YouView set top box in this new video from the free-to-air TV provider. Developed by BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5, Arqiva, BT and Talk Talk, YouView combines subscription-free broadcast channels with broadband delivered content from catch-up services such as the…

  • BT signs up Universal Channel & Syfy for Vision

    BT signs up Universal Channel & Syfy for Vision

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    A new deal between BT and Universal Networks International, the international channel division of NBCUniversal, will bring three new channels to the telco’s TV customers. Live streamed versions of the Universal Channel, Syfy and E! Entertainment will launch on BT Vision “in the coming weeks” with video on demand content following in early 2013. A…

  • UKTV gains fourth Freeview slot

    UKTV gains fourth Freeview slot

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    UKTV, the owners of Gold, Really and Dave, has secured a fourth channel slot on Freeview. The firm’s Really, Dave and Yesterday already air on Freeview while channels Watch, GOLD and Eden are currently available only on pay-TV platforms. From January Dave Ja Vu, the +1 version of Dave, will fill the new slot on…

  • YouView celebrates latest award win

    YouView celebrates latest award win

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    TV service YouView has been crowned ‘Video Gadget of the Year’ at the Stuff magazine awards. Developed by BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5, Arqiva, BT and Talk Talk, YouView combines broadcast channels with broadband delivered content from catch-up services such as the BBC’s iPlayer and 4oD. The nascent platform beat big name rivals including…