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Sky to launch second arts channel

Aug 18, 14:52 - Sky is to launch a second arts channel on October 20.

Satellite news feed
Satellite

Aug 20, 11:35

Sky adds more HD movie channels
Sky is to add a total of seven new high definition channels to its Sky+ HD service in October.

Aug 18, 15:02

Lorraine Kelly series to launch Real Lives HD
A second series of Lorraine Kelly's DNA Stories will lead the launch of Sky Real Lives HD.

Aug 18, 14:52

Sky to launch second arts channel
Sky is to launch a second arts channel on October 20.

Aug 14, 16:13

BBC Alba launch date set
BBC Alba, a new Gaelic-language digital TV service for Scotland, will launch next month.

More: News / EPGs: Sky; FreesatfromSky; Freesat; Transponders / Info: Box Reviews


Terrestrial news feed
Terrestrial

Aug 14, 13:29

ITV, C4 submit Freeview HD plans
ITV and Channel 4 submit applications to run high definition services on Freeview.

Aug 11, 09:28

Q&A: Top Up TV's Jim Hytner
Top Up TV commercial director Jim Hytner talks to DS about the Setanta deal and what's in store for the pay TV operator.

Aug 08, 09:49

Digital switchover for Wales unveiled
The date for digital switchover to begin in Wales is confirmed.

Aug 04, 14:07

Free Setanta for new Top Up customers
Setanta is to offer Setanta Sports 1 free of charge to new Top Up TV customers.

More: News / Lineups: EPG; Multiplexes / Info: Box Reviews, Tuning Guide; FAQs


Cable news feed
Cable

Aug 07, 09:29

48% of Virgin customers use on demand
48% of Virgin's television customers use video on demand services, the company reveals.

Aug 07, 09:26

Virgin loses customers, adds underlying profit
Nearly 20,000 customers leave Virgin during the second quarter; however, cableco beats underlying profit expectations.

Aug 05, 22:19

Network DVRs not illegal, rules court
DVRs located at cable headends instead of subscribers' homes are legal, an American court has ruled.

Aug 05, 12:58

Virgin looks to mobile model for broadband
Virgin Media is to allow third party dealers to sell its internet service alongside subsidised hardware.

More: News / Info: Local Lineups; Spy Guides; How It Works; History Of UK Cable


In Depth Reports

BT's "super-fast" net meets cynicism
DS readers receive BT's £1.5bn "super-fast broadband" plans with some cynicism - as does rival Virgin.

Broadcasters 'must push next stage DTT'
PSBs are urged to develop comprehensive plans to drive the next stage of digital terrestrial technology.

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Thursday's TV Picks

Our picks from Thursday's primetime TV:

22.30 The Nominees (FX)
21.00 Cheap Homes For Sale (BBC Three)
21.00 SuperDoctors (BBC One)
21.00 Extraordinary People: The Woman With Giant Legs (Five)

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