Television news


Freeview owners are helped to re-tune sets for signal change

TELEVISION retailers have responded to a host of calls from islanders seeking advice about how to re-tune their TVs in the lead-up to tomorrow’s change in signals.


Gollop calls for greater scrutiny after TV licence ‘oversight’

A MISTAKE that meant three TV licence fee hikes were not registered in the Royal Court underlines the need for greater scrutiny, according to the chairman of a committee that is meant to check legislation.


BBC service is worth extra £20 the popular view

TV LICENCE payers said yesterday that overpayments were not worth claiming as they received a good service from the BBC.


Illegal TV licence hikes take us for £400,000

PRESSURE is mounting for a TV licence refund that could total nearly £400,000 after it emerged that three fee hikes were unlawful.


Countryfile paints a positive picture of the island in spring

GUERNSEY’S finest traditions were showcased to the nation yesterday evening in an hour-long episode of Countryfile on BBC1.


Down on the farm and a milk round for Countryfile’s Matt

DELIVERING on a milk round and taking a tour of a dairy farm were some of the activities television presenter Matt Baker undertook in the island yesterday.


Countryfile presenter has a go at ormering

COUNTRYFILE presenters and producers were exploring the beauty of Lihou Island yesterday as part of a three-day visit for the BBC show.


Jinsy duo thrilled to be up for award

THIS is Jinsy has been nominated for Best Sketch Show at the British Comedy Awards.


Channel’s sale to ITV ‘is a positive’

Channel Television is to be sold to ITV.


Sky’s top show to feature the Lions

SKY SPORTS will be coming to the island next month as Guernsey FC are set to feature on the flagship football show Gillette Soccer Saturday.

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