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BT outpaced its main competitors in terms of broadband internet users as it gained 166,000 new customers during the third quarter, helping it beat profit expectations. BT Vision, the group’s television service, also performed strongly, outpacing Sky for the very first time. The telecoms company boosted its broadband user numbers by 46 per cent, in [...]
(Read More)22nd Feb 11
Rhys Ifans spotted with Anna Friel again
by Natasha Redman
Rhys Ifans has been photographed leaving Anna Friel’s house for the second time in a week. Just two days ago, the Notting Hill star was snapped wearing nothing but a dressing gown outside the British actress’s Hollywood pad, sparking rumours that they are in a relationship. But yesterday, the pair ventured out in public together [...]
(Read More)18th Aug 10
Comet slashes prices on TV and Blue ray packages
by Harry Oldfield
Comet has slashed prices on TV and Blu-ray entertainment-package sets, which the firm hopes will dramatically increase sales over the course of the next two months. The current price for a 40in Samsung TV, three pairs of specs, and a 3D Blu-ray player is now £999.99 until the end of September, over £500 off the [...]
(Read More)29th Jul 10
October launch for Sky TV 3D channel
by Harry Oldfield
Sky TV will launch its first 3D channel on 1 October, and although it has been on-air since April, only a smattering of broadcasts in 3D have been offered thus far, mostly Premier League football matches and a few other sporting events. Those consumers interested in watching full 3D coverage on Sky TV will need [...]
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"Haw im get 3D chanel.
22nd Jul 10
Sky to cover Ashes until at least 2013
by Natasha Redman
Sky TV will retain the rights to broadcast the next home Ashes cricket matches between England and Australia until at least 2013, according to sports minister Hugh Robertson. Although there are plans to move many of the major sporting events to free-to-air broadcasting stations, a proposal recommended by former FA chief executive David Davies, the [...]
(Read More)20th Jul 10
Eamonn Holmes irate with BBC comments
by Harry Oldfield
Eamonn Holmes, presenter for Sky TV, lodged a formal complaint with the BBC after comments were made regarding his weight by Jon Culshaw on a popular comedy show. One particular sketch on the Impressions Show, which airs on BBC One, implied that Mr Holmes got so hungry while devouring a piece of cake that he [...]
(Read More)12th May 10
Alastair Campbell brands Adam Boulton pathetic
by Harry Oldfield
Following their now-infamous verbal altercation on live television, the Labour Party’s one-time head of communications has criticized the Sky News political analyst over what he calls a ‘temper tantrum’. Rather than seeking any detente with Sky’s Adam Boulton, Campbell appeared to continue on the offensive, labelling Boulton as ‘pathetic’. Mr Campbell appeared to be unhappy [...]
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"Sky Rage. Into whom did Adam Boulton alas tear? Campbell!
10th May 10
Sky TV viewers think Burley too aggressive in interview
by Harry Oldfield
Sky TV viewers have complained about presenter Kay Burley after her interview with a political campaigner was seen as overly aggressive. Hundreds of viewers raised concerns about the way Burley handled her questions with David Babbs, the director of campaign reform group 38 Degrees. Babbs and thousands of others were protesting in the streets of London, calling for election [...]
(Read More)5th May 10
National Youth Agency consultant faces paedophilia allegations
by Adam Richards
A sting operation run by Sky News claims to have found a National Youth Agency consultant to be engaged in sexual activities with minors. George Beard, 57, a former development officer for a youth group, was caught on camera by Sky News journalists as he was waiting to meet a 13-year–old girl, allegedly for a sexual encounter. The sting [...]
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"You could at least get his name correct.
9th Apr 10
Lenny Henry set to see air time on BBC One
by Katie Naylor
Lenny Henry’s radio show Rudy’s Rare Records may have a series on BBC One. The sitcom heard on Radio 4 inched closer to becoming a TV show after Henry took part in a read-through for the television network. The transition from radio to TV by other radio broadcasts, particularly Miranda which airs on BBC2, has [...]
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