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Sony Pictures TV launches first free-to-air movie network

Sony Pictures Television will launch the UK’s first free-to-air movie network as it rebrands its existing entertainment networks in the UK . Sony Movies, Sony Movies Action, Sony Movies Classic and the seasonal pop-up channel Sony Movies Christmas will together form the Sony Movies network. At the same time, the Sony-owned entertainment channel True Entertainment…

31 July 201931 July 2019 Chris Price TV

Five HD headed to Sky+ HD boxes

Channel Five and Sky have today announced that Five will be launching a HD service for Sky+HD subscribers this July. It means Five's many top-rated US dramas such as CSI and FlashFoward will get a HD makeover, as well as…

17 March 201010 April 2017 Gerald Lynch HDTV, Satellite TV, Tech Digest news

freesat announces 18 new channels

Nearly three months after freesat’s launch, the free-to-air satellite broadcaster has announced 18 new channels will be added to the platform in the next couple of weeks.

This Thursday, ten TV channels will launch: Zone Reality, Zone Horror, Russia Today, The Fight Network, Inspiration, PitchWorld, Gems TV, Shop on tV, Netplay TV, and Gala TV…

22 July 200828 May 2020 Andy Merrett Satellite TV

freesat: the 12 most important things you need to know about the subscription-free satellite service

Freesat launched on 6th May.

This FAQ was last updated on 6th May 2008.

1. What is freesat?

freesat is a subscription-free satellite service due to launch in the UK in Spring 2008.

freesat is a joint collaboration between the BBC and ITV, approved by the BBC Trust.

9 April 200828 May 2020 Andy Merrett Columns & Opinion, Satellite TV

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Sony Pictures TV launches first free-to-air movie network

Five HD headed to Sky+ HD boxes

freesat announces 18 new channels

freesat: the 12 most important things you need to know about the subscription-free satellite service