Media Delivery
Channel 5 and My5 to unify and rebrand as 5
The relaunched 5 will complement Paramount's other streaming operations in the UK
Channel 5
Business
UK broadcast CEOs call on parliament to pass Media Bill before dissolution
The Bill is currently at its “third reading” stage in the House of Lords
Business
Sony and Apollo ‘plan to break up Paramount’
Companies are expected to sell off Paramount's linear channels as well as close Paramount Plus
Business
Sony and Apollo submit $26 billion bid for Paramount Global
According to reports, if the bid is successful, Sony would be the significant majority shareholder of the new private company
Business
What’s going on at Paramount Global?
CEO Bob Bakish is expected to leave the company as early as today, with a new leadership committee likely to run the company on...
Business
Could Sony be preparing a bid for Channel 5’s parent company?
The global electronics company is said to be considering joining forces with investment firm Apollo Management to bid for Paramount Global
Media Delivery
Freely to debut in Q2 2024, unveils UI to ‘bring free TV experience into the streaming age’
Freely is being launched by Everyone TV and is backed by the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5
Business
Channel 5’s parent company subject of $30 billion takeover bid
Allen Media Group already owns The Weather Channel and a number of local US TV stations
Media Delivery
UK’s latest free TV service unveils brand identity
The new service, which is backed by the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5, will enable UK households to stream live TV channels...
Media Delivery
UK broadcasters join forces on free TV streaming app
Freely, which is due to launch in 2024, is being developed by Everyone TV (formerly Digital UK), the organisation which runs free TV in...
Production & Post
How Channel 5’s Police Interceptors is giving new meaning to the word ‘capture’
Police Interceptors is one of the longest-running series on Channel 5. Series producer James Coldwell tells Marlon Szczepankiewicz how he came up with the...
Production & Post
Turning a 4,500 sq ft studio into 36 miles of jungle
Jenny Priestley catches up with the team at dock10 to find out how they helped create the virtual environment and creatures for award-winning factual...
Business
ITN launches rebrand
The new rebrand, announced today, "reflects ITN's evolution to a global production powerhouse"
Business
Paramount UK sets out sustainability strategy
To reduce its Scope 3 emissions, Paramount UK said it intends to consider environmental impact and the sustainability ambitions and credentials of prospective suppliers...
Business
ITV, BBC agree to continue funding YouView until 2024
YouView's shareholders have reached an agreement on the IPTV service's governance and funding arrangements
Media Consumption
BARB: Channel 5 was 2021’s highest-gaining terrestrial channel
Channel 5's share of viewing increased by 5 per cent year-on-year
Business
Channel 5 joins Digital UK
Marks first time the venture has been wholly owned by all four PSBs
Production & Post
Broadcasters, streamers sign up for The Climate Content Pledge
The Climate Content Pledge has been convened by albert, the screen industry organisation for environmental sustainability
Media Management
Fire alarm at Red Bee’s Broadcast Centre takes channels off air
According to reports, a "sonic wave" shut down Red Bee's server room
Media Delivery
British broadcasters in talks for new joint streaming app
New app would also enable the broadcasters to have a presence on the homescreen of Smart TVs
Business
Channel 5 ‘may pass on investing in Freeview’ due to Covid-driven ad crisis
According to reports, Channel 5 can not justify the cost of joining the Freeview Play consortium during the coronavirus crisis
Production & Post
ATEM Mini Pro keeps The Gadget Show on air
Series producer Tim Wagg explains how the production team used the ATEM Mini Pro for stings, graphics and VTs
Business
UK’s free-to-air broadcasters unite for TV first
Broadcasters say they hope the short film will reach 50 per cent of the UK’s adult population
Business
UK’s PSBs ask government to work with them to support freelancers
Urge the government "to provide a package of support to freelancers"
TVBEverywhere
Sky urges Ofcom action against ITV, Channel 5
Current PSB model "no longer fit for purpose" says Sky
Media Consumption
WWE, Channel 5 team up for weekly wrestling highlights
Content will also be made available on My5
Media Consumption
Celebrity Big Brother is the most complained about show of the 2010s
Episode accounted for almost half broadcasting complaints in 2018
TVBEverywhere
Ofcom adds Channel 5 to listed channels
IPTV updates make the channel a qualifying service
TVBEverywhere
BritBox adds Channel 5, Comedy Central
Content from Channel 5 can appear on BritBox following a 30-day catchup window on My5
Content
dock10 to host World’s Most Shocking Ads with Shane Richie
The Blakeway North production will be shown on Channel 5 this month
Production & Post
Blackmagic RAW workflow deployed on Channel 5’s Clink
Prison drama shot in 4K using Blackmagic RAW 12:1 constant bitrate
Production & Post
Viacom to open Manchester and Madrid production centres
Expansion planned to support English and Spanish-language production
TVBEverywhere
My5 launches on Freesat
Offers on demand content from Channel 5, BLAZE, BET, PBS America and more
Content
Channel 5’s streaming service signs first foreign language content deal
Partners with Israel's largest multi-channel cable TV company
Data Centre
Channel 5 delivers strongest ratings for upmarket viewers
Michael Palin in North Korea was the channel's highest rated programme since 2016
Production & Post
BBC Studioworks welcomes Celebrity Game Night
Will provide full studio and technical services for new Channel 5 game show
Content
Channel 5’s My5 transforms from player to platform
1500 hours of content to debut on the platform over the next 12 months
Business
Viacom’s Paramount Network to launch in the UK
Free-to-air channel is due to launch on 4th July
Business
This Country, Three Girls both win brace of British Academy Television Awards
Channel 5 won its first BAFTA since 2011