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iPlayer on FreeSat

Bart — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:51:52 +0000

So the good news is that iPlayer for Freesat HD boxes will be available for beta testing later this month, according to Rahul Chakkara’s BBC blog .

The bad news for ex-pat brits is that it’s an internet based service so presumably the service will not be available outside of the UK due to the rights restrictions

Sky Cards

Bart — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:53:53 +0000

There is a huge amount of confusion surrounding the new Sky card issue. According to Sky the project will be completed by the end of September, by which all subscribers will have been issued with new cards which should not need to be activated
For “£20 card” holders it’s not quite so straightforward if you bought your card from Sky after 1st May 2006 you are entitled to a new card for free (but you have to apply for it).
All the information and options are to be found on Sky’s dedicated Replacement Card site.

New Sky card issue

Bart — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 14:26:04 +0000

Starting in April with Aberdeen (AB) postcodes Sky are issuing replacement viewing cards, so if you have a Sky contract make sure that the new card will be forwarded to you.

Presumably at some stage, when the reissue is completed, Sky will turn off the functionality of the current “BlueHouse” cards tho’ in reality I suspect that they will remove the need for a card to watch C4 and five.

Discovery Shed launches today

Suzie — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 11:15:39 +0000

Discovery becomes the latest network to give its channels a makeover, as Real Time Extra becomes Discovery Shed today. Described as “the place for men who like good old practical activities to escape to”, the relaunched channel will feature DIY and construction, survival, motors and other outdoors-y stuff.

UKTV History becomes Yesterday’s news

Suzie — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 15:06:59 +0000

UKTV History relaunches tomorrow as Yesterday, “where the past is always present”. According to their website,

The new channel will continue to show great history programmes like Battlefield Britain and Who Do You Think You Are, but will also include major TV shows like The Alan Clark Diaries, House of Cards and Seven Ages of Rock.

Yesterday will be found in the same place as UKTV History: Sky channel 537, Virgin TV 203 or Freeview 12.