TV
Sony streams FIFA World Cup Collection to BRAVIA TVs
Sony announced that it will start streaming the FIFA World Cup Collection to BRAVIA TVs and Blu-ray Disc players across Europe via its BRAVIA Internet Video platform from late May.
Double vision as BT launches new Film Club
BT has announced the launch of a new and bigger on demand film subscription service, the first of its kind in the UK. BT Vision Film Club will now offer more than twice as many on demand movies for BT Vision subscribers to choose from every month.
Glee as Virgin Media exceeds 200 million on demand views
Virgin Media enjoyed a massive 200 million views of on demand TV content in the first three months (Q1) of 2010. With hugely popular catch up content from the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Virgin1 and LIVING, outstanding music videos and blockbuster films, over 2.1 million Virgin Media homes are now regularly watching TV on demand, an increase of over a quarter of a million homes in a year.
BBC’s Watchdog focuses on clocking
Leading vehicle information expert, HPI joined forces with BBC Watchdog journalists to help uncover a clocking scam, which was making a fraudster posing as Ashley Singh and his brother thousands of pounds per sale.
Get your TV ready for World Cup kick off
With World Cup fever starting to grip the country, now's the time to ensure your TV reception is ready for kick off. Half the country should be able to receive Freeview HD by June and the digital TV roll out is also in full swing.
British men to create luxury bolt-holes to watch World Cup
New research from Halifax Home Insurance reveals the growing phenomenon of the bloke's retreat - with nearly a million men creating a 'den' in their homes before kick off in South Africa this summer.
Virgin Media High Definition ad campaign
Virgin Media has unveiled its first High Definition (HD) TV advertising campaign. The new ads showcase Virgin Media’s growing HD line up, including BBC HD, ITV1 HD, ESPN HD, LIVING HD and, soon to launch, Film4 HD.
Over half of British adults still enjoy 80s' culture
From food to fashion, the 1980s still influences more than 50% of British adults according to a new study by M&S Money, commissioned to mark the company's 25th anniversary.
It's a World Cup football frenzy
Planning a World Cup-themed children’s party? Gathering a crowd, beers and bites to support our boys? Make sure you’re in the mood for celebration with Ladybird Football goodies from Talking Tables.
Straight talking Gene Hunt for Prime Minister
A survey carried out by virginmedia.com, has found that 43% of voters would like to see Ashes to Ashes cop show star Gene Hunt become Prime Minster. Rather aptly set in the 80s, Hunt could also go by the name of the Iron Man with his blunt, straight to the point character.
smart tunes into Dave with exclusive sponsorship deal
smart is set to become a star of the screen with the iconic brand being the sole broadcast sponsor of weekend peak programming on UKTV’s acclaimed channel, Dave.
Strictly breaks leave guests dancing with delight
The first official Strictly Come Dancing holiday breaks, taking place at five historic Warner Leisure Hotels, have left guests dancing with delight.
Apprentice star launches London Twin Peak Challenge
Team Apprentice, led by ‘pants man’ creator Philip Taylor, ably supported by fellow Apprentice Kimberly Davis, successfully beat the City suits to launch Action Against Hunger’s latest fundraising drive in the City of London, The London Twin Peak Challenge in association with The Broadgate Tower and CityPoint.
Learn to cook like Jamie in Morocco
If Jamie Oliver’s portrait of Morocco and its amazing food on Channel 4 last this week has whetted your appetite, why not visit with Fleewinter and learn to cook traditional meals while you are there?
Sony 3D TVs available for the first 3D World Cup
Sony has reconfirmed its pre-eminent position at the forefront of 3D with the announcement of a unique high-value 3D offering that draws on the strengths of Sony’s unique ‘3D World’ expertise in consumer electronics, movie making and gaming.