Channel 4 Chair Pens Blistering Letter Warning Against “Very Harmful” Privatization Plans

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The weather over the past few weeks has been tumultuous to say the least, with Brits basking in 32C heatwaves one day but cowering from torrential rain and heavy thunderstorms the next.Thankfully, the sun hasn't disappeared on us just yet, as experts predict the UK will experience yet another boiling hot wave of heat, as an African plume causes temperatures to soar later this month.

The Voice Australia have been giving viewers glimpses of the gifted singers set to be discovered this season. And fans will finally be able to watch the new generation of stars when the talent show premieres on August 8 at 7pm on Channel Seven, after the Tokyo Olympics.

ITV has ruled out the prospect of buying BT Sport in a sign that the commercial broadcaster is not overly enthusiastic about major acquisitions ahead of the UK government potentially putting Channel 4 up for sale.

K.J. Yossman Comcast-owned British broadcaster Sky has announced a major rebrand of its channel portfolio, including the retirement of its flagship channel Sky One.The long-running channel, which was first launched in 1982, has, over the decades, been home to everything from new episodes of “The Simpsons” to the “Friends” reunion special.

Comcast-owned European pay-TV giant Sky is overhauling its UK channel portfolio, retiring its flagship Sky One after nearly 40 years and launching Sky Showcase in its place.

Will.i.am Hosts ITV Race Film ITV has commissioned The Voice UK coach will.i.am to front Will.i.am: The Blackprint, a documentary examing what it means to be Black and British. Produced by Twofour as part of a season of shows for Black History Month, will.i.am will travel the UK meeting Black Brits and will compare their experiences with his own, having grown up in Los Angeles.

The Office and After Life creator Ricky Gervais has spoken out against UK government proposals to sell broadcaster Channel 4.

British GQ in November.Mark Hoppus is getting more detailed about his cancer diagnosis.In a recent Twitch Q&A with fans in Chile, the Blink-182 bassist said he has "diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.""My classification is stage IV-A, which means, as I understand it, it's entered four parts of my body. I don't know how exactly they determine the four part of it, but it's entered enough parts of my body that I'm stage IV, which I think is the highest that it goes," he said.

immigration and later became Britain’s most prominent supporter of Donald Trump, could be a sign the channel plans to put more emphasis on right-wing politics and “culture war” issues.When GB News launched in June, Neil, who is the channel's chairman as well as a presenter, said it would “expose the growing promotion of cancel culture” and give a voice “to those who feel sidelined or silenced.”But its commitment to free speech was questioned after it censured one of its presenters, Guto Harri,

Shawn Mendes released his first-ever Spanish single on Wednesday, in collaboration with Colombian star Camilo.

Shawn Mendes has teamed up with Camilo for a remix of the Columbian hitmaker’s song ‘Kesi’ – listen to it below.Deep-rooted in traditional Champeta, a genre that originates from the coast of Colombia, ‘Kesi’ pairs Afro-Caribbean rhythms with Camilo’s signature style.Now with the added bonus of a Shawn Mendes feature, which marks his first new music of 2021, the remix offers fans a soundtrack for the summer, combining English and Spanish with vibrant vocals from both artists.“I never thought

Our Yorkshire Farm has been airing on Channel 5, but the latest outing included a mid-season break. Fans have been left wondering when the uplifting documentary, starring the Yorkshire Shepherdess and her family, will return.