Category: TV
Sky announces price hikes, customers urged to explore options
Sky has announced an average 6.2% price increase for its TV and broadband packages, effective April 1, 2025 as it unveils a second-generation Sky Glass TV. In a letter to customers, Sky’s Chief Operating Officer, Devesh Raj, stated that the increase is in line with or lower than other providers and reflects rising costs. However,…
Over 1 in 5 Brits think they could win reality TV show, survey shows
A new survey by Virgin Media O2 reveals that more than one in five Brits (21%) believe they have what it takes to win a reality TV show. The poll of over 1,000 UK adults explored which reality formats Brits think they'd excel in, with "The Traitors" topping the list (31%), followed closely by "The…
Netflix’s Black Doves most enjoyed show in Q4, followed by The Day of the Jackal
Netflix’s Black Doves was most enjoyed show over Q4, followed by The Day of the Jackal on NOW TV Squid Game was 6th most streamed show in December Prime Video had the highest share of new paying subscribers in Q4, with Apple TV+ second and Disney+ third 19.6m British households had at least one paid video…
Sky Stream to launch across EE stores from October 15th
Sky Stream to launch in EE retail stores, via the EE website, and EE telesales from 15th October For the first time, EE customers will be able to order Sky Stream alongside EE home broadband Sky Stream makes it even easier to access Sky’s TV services EE, the consumer brand for the BT Group, and Sky have announced…
Less than half of 16-24 year olds watch live broadcast TV, Ofcom finds
Stark generational divide as 16-24s watch just 20 mins of live TV daily Family TV becoming device of choice to watch YouTube at home Radio listening hits 20-year high as commercial stations thrive For the first time, less than half of 16-24-year-olds are now watching broadcast TV in an average week, according to Ofcom’s annual study…
Brits only give TV shows 34 minutes to impress them before turning off
A recent study by Currys revealed TV viewers take a surprisingly short time to decide if they want to continue watching a show, with the average chance to impress being just 34 minutes! And when it comes to movies, Brits give them just 30 minutes before turning off. But what keeps Brits switched on? The survey found…
Terrestrial TV switch-off risks leaving older viewers behind, Ofcom warns
Terrestrial TV is reaching a “tipping point” which risks leaving older audiences with less choice and reduced quality, Ofcom has warned. In a report published yesterday, the media watchdog warned that a sharp decline in traditional TV viewing had prompted broadcasters including the BBC, ITV and Channel 4 to place an ever-growing focus on their streaming…
3 in 4 pensioners don’t believe TV licence fee is worth the money
Three-quarters of pensioners (76%) don't think that the TV licence payment offers good value for money, according to new research by Broadband Genie Three-fifths (61%) people aged over 75 are not aware that they may be eligible for a free TV licence The research highlights an exodus to streaming services, with a third of pensioners…
Virgin Media O2 reveals Brits’ connectivity, digital and TV habits of 2023
Virgin Media O2 has today released its ‘Year in Review’ - a deep dive of trends, habits and behaviours across its broadband, mobile and TV services. It reveals that 2023 saw usage records smashed, the King’s Coronation topping the TV charts and Wednesday emerging as the most popular office day. The pandemic and Covid restrictions…
Viewers welcome ‘more enlightened portrayals’ of sex on TV, says Ofcom report
Normal People. Image: BBC Audiences welcome ‘more enlightened’ TV portrayals of sex, including focus on consent and female empowerment Viewers consider graphic, realistic TV violence ups dramatic value Warnings and the watershed still considered important measures to protect children People expect ‘edgier’ content to be shown on subscription streaming services Viewers…
