Sky’s NOW TV offers new discounts for Entertainment and Cinema, but requires 12-month contracts – the longest commitment the service has ever demanded
Sky’s NOW removes Cinema discount deals entirely, leaving only full-price £9.99/month option as streaming service tests different pricing strategies
Sky Q users can finally access UKTV’s free U streaming app after a year-long wait. The service offers 9,000+ hours of content from U&Dave and more
Great! Movies demoted to streaming-only Channel 61 as Great! Mystery takes over terrestrial Channel 50 in Freeview shake-up starting September 4
GREAT! Christmas channel launches September 4th on Freeview, Sky and Virgin Media with festive films (but Freesat viewers are missing out)
Sky Sports announces biggest NFL deal ever with 50% more games, including all European matches, responding to Channel 5’s free-to-air announcement
Rewind TV puts rare 1956 Tony Hancock episode on YouTube instead of Freeview due to Ofcom fears over period content, highlighting broadcaster concerns
Sky unveils ambitious content slate ahead of HBO Max’s 2026 UK launch, doubling down on originals and exclusives to compete in crowded streaming market
Sky Sports announces new Premier League features including Multiview for multiple matches and enhanced Sky Glass/Stream capabilities
Sky’s NOW streaming service currently requires a 12-month contract for Sky Sports discounts, offering less flexibility – in time for Premier League season
Rewind TV brings rare 1995 Doctor Who documentary and unofficial spin-off Cyberon to Freeview this autumn, plus Tony Hancock’s lost 1956 TV show
TV recording is disappearing fast in the UK. Here are the last devices that still let you record programmes – from Freeview boxes to pay-TV options