Television

  • Xbox 360 adds iPlayer and 4oD in major update

    Xbox 360 adds iPlayer and 4oD in major update

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    Microsoft has announced a major update to its Xbox 360 which will see the games console morph into a general entertainment hub. A free software update being rolled out this month will bring “custom applications” and streamed content from major entertainment brands. Content available will vary depending on location. UK users will gain access to…

  • Yesterday launches new family history series

    Yesterday launches new family history series

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    A new family history show which sees members of the public discover they’re related to someone involved in a major historical event, starts Thursday (October 20th) on history channel Yesterday. Hosted by Strictly Come Dancing 2009 champion Chris Hollins, the 10-part Find my Past will take three people on a journey to discover how they are…

  • Colin Murray fronts new car stunt series

    Colin Murray fronts new car stunt series

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    Radio 5 Live Sport’s Colin Murray is presenting a new motoring based series for UKTV’s Dave. Starting this Wednesday, Driving Wars combines the very latest in remote control technology, robotics and high speed video links with some of Britain’s best stunt drivers to create some of TV’s most dangerous motoring challenges. The show pits two…

  • Inbetweeners tops 4oD chart

    Inbetweeners tops 4oD chart

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    Channel 4 says its 40D catch-up service attracted 31m views last month, up 2m on July’s user levels. According to the broadcaster, year to date Video on Demand views of its programmes now stand at 273m, a 20.9% increase on the same period last year. Comedy series The Inbetweeners was the top performing series, drawing…

  • Sean Lock heads revamped Argumental

    Sean Lock heads revamped Argumental

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    Comedy panel show Argumental is getting a revamp ahead of it’s return to UKTV’s digital channel DAVE this November. The show is returning with a new cast, new look and dual-screen interactivity which will allow viewers to play along with the teams’ altercations in real time. Sean Lock takes the host’s chair while Peep Show…

  • New look and features come to 4oD

    New look and features come to 4oD

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    Channel 4 has unveiled a new version of of its 4oD online catch-up service, adding a new ‘My 4oD’ service which allows registered users to create playlists and save favourites.