Category: TV
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…
Freeview Play welcomes Welsh-language channel S4C
S4C is the latest channel player to launch on Freeview Play, giving 16 million homes on-demand access to the broadcaster’s Welsh language content for the first time. Viewers in Wales and across the UK will be able to watch a host of dramas, documentaries and sport on S4C Clic through their Freeview Play device. Freeview…
Sky Glass TV prices rise for second time in four months
The cost of Sky’s streaming TV, Sky Glass, is rising yet again – for the second time in less than four months. And this time, all three sizes have seen a price increase, writes Cordbusters. This means the smallest Sky Glass – the 43″ model – has gone up from £649 to £699, and the…
3 in 5 Brits admit law breaking TV viewing habits
The majority of Brits are prepared to bend or break the rules to either get extra streaming services, watch pay-per-view (PPV) events and movies or avoid paying for their TV licence. Research by streaming service WatchTVAbroad.com reveals that in total 62% have done something illegal for the sake of their small screen viewing, with this rising to 85% among…
Squeezed households could slash mobile, broadband and TV bills by up to £250, claims Which?
Squeezed households could get ahead of upcoming price hikes and slash their mobile, broadband and TV bills by up to £250, Which? has found. As many mobile, TV and broadband firms prepare to hike monthly bills by up to 18 per cent this spring, new Which? research finds that customers could save over £250 a…
How to save money on your Mobile, Broadband and Streaming costs in 2023
As the curtain comes down on 2022, many of us will be looking ahead to the new year for ways to save money. Our broadband, mobile, pay-TV and streaming services are often overlooked as ways to make savings. However, taking the time to audit your bills and subscriptions could quickly save you hundreds of pounds…
BBC needs to reach those on lower incomes, Ofcom finds
The BBC needs to do more to reach and resonate with viewers and listeners on lower incomes, Ofcom has found in its annual report on the BBC’s performance. Ofcom's report finds that people in lower socio-economic groups – who account for almost a quarter of the UK population – are less engaged and less satisfied with…
2 in 3 Americans find it ‘nearly impossible’ to get through TV and movie watch list
The average American has 13 TV shows and 16 movies on their watch list to get through — averaging 104 total hours — enough content to last for a globe-trotting flight around the world twice over. That's according to a survey of 2,000 adults which discovered 68% of Americans have a TV show and movie…