freesatadvice.co.uk » Football http://freesatadvice.co.uk Independent news, information and advice on the freesat satellite service from the BBC & ITV. As we are not connected to freesat all out information is impartial and unbiased Mon, 05 Jul 2010 20:35:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 S4C to introduce red button English language http://freesatadvice.co.uk/2008/07/s4c-to-introduce-red-button-english-language/ http://freesatadvice.co.uk/2008/07/s4c-to-introduce-red-button-english-language/#comments Wed, 16 Jul 2008 06:31:09 +0000 admin http://blog.freesatadvice.co.uk/?p=273 S4C is to provide English language commentary on selected sporting fixtures to supplement its main Welsh language broadcasts where rights allow, the channel has announced.

The new service will be available via the red button on S4C Digital on Sky, Freeview, Freesat and Virgin TV in Wales, and outside Wales on Sky and Freesat. The main [...]]]> S4C is to provide English language commentary on selected sporting fixtures to supplement its main Welsh language broadcasts where rights allow, the channel has announced.

The new service will be available via the red button on S4C Digital on Sky, Freeview, Freesat and Virgin TV in Wales, and outside Wales on Sky and Freesat. The main television soundtrack will continue to be in Welsh.

The service will be financed from S4C’s commercial fund, and not from the public fund which pays for Welsh language content.

All S4C’s domestic football and rugby coverage will carry English commentary via the interactive red button:

Football – Live and highlights coverage of The Principality Welsh Premier League and Welsh Cup as well as highlights of Wales’ home international matches.

Rugby Union – live games in the Magners League, Swalec Cup and live games from the Principality Premiership.

Rugby League – matches featuring Celtic Crusaders games.

Where rights allow, the new service will be available on S4C’s on-line sports broadcasts, at s4c.co.uk.

Iona Jones, S4C Chief Executive, said, “S4C is a Welsh language broadcaster with a remit to provide high quality programmes in the Welsh language. However, the new service will enhance the appeal and accessibility of S4C to the many non-Welsh speakers who watch the channel, particularly our extensive sports output.”

A tender to provide the new service will be published on S4C’s website, s4c.co.uk.

English subtitles are already available on S4C.

]]> http://freesatadvice.co.uk/2008/07/s4c-to-introduce-red-button-english-language/feed/ 0 ITV HD Interactive red button issue again Euro 2008 Russia v Spain http://freesatadvice.co.uk/2008/06/itv-hd-interactive-red-button-issue-again-euro-2008-russia-v-spain/ http://freesatadvice.co.uk/2008/06/itv-hd-interactive-red-button-issue-again-euro-2008-russia-v-spain/#comments Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:49:51 +0000 admin http://blog.freesatadvice.co.uk/?p=239 Again ITV have messed up with their interactive “press red for HD” on freesat channel 103 for HD compliant freesat set top boxes. The Euro 2008 semi-final Russia v Spain program started at 7:30 pm but the press red for HD banner in the top right hand corner was not available again, thankfully it was [...]]]> Again ITV have messed up with their interactive “press red for HD” on freesat channel 103 for HD compliant freesat set top boxes. The Euro 2008 semi-final Russia v Spain program started at 7:30 pm but the press red for HD banner in the top right hand corner was not available again, thankfully it was available at 7:43 enabling users with HD compliant receivers to watch in HD just before kick off.

This really is poor from ITV after they experienced a similar issue with the Holland v Russia group game, you will be glad to know the Final this Sunday is exclusively on BBC HD which is a dedicated channel rather than the ITV interactive attempt.

]]> http://freesatadvice.co.uk/2008/06/itv-hd-interactive-red-button-issue-again-euro-2008-russia-v-spain/feed/ 0 BBC one & BBC HD lose live feed from Euro 2008 Germany v Turkey http://freesatadvice.co.uk/2008/06/bbc-one-bbc-hd-lose-live-feed-from-euro-2008-germany-v-turkey/ http://freesatadvice.co.uk/2008/06/bbc-one-bbc-hd-lose-live-feed-from-euro-2008-germany-v-turkey/#comments Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:47:54 +0000 admin http://blog.freesatadvice.co.uk/?p=237 The BBC lost their feed from Euro 2008 Germany v Turkey game tonight. The first outage happened at around 9pm on BBC one and BBC HD, BBC one viewers were treated to Radio 5 live radio audio commentary after a short while whereas BBC HD viewers were only presented with an continuity apology screen then [...]]]> The BBC lost their feed from Euro 2008 Germany v Turkey game tonight. The first outage happened at around 9pm on BBC one and BBC HD, BBC one viewers were treated to Radio 5 live radio audio commentary after a short while whereas BBC HD viewers were only presented with an continuity apology screen then eventually given audio from Radio 5 live radio audio commentary. Normal service was restored at around 9:07.

A second outage again occurred at around 9:20 with both BBC one and BBC HD both transferred to Radio 5 live radio audio commentary (during which time Germany scored), pictures was restored at around 9:24 , but with only Standard Definition live pictures on BBC HD but still carrying Radio 5 commentary, normal TV commentary with only SD pictures were available from around 9:34 on BBC HD. It is understood there might be a power outage caused by a thunder storm in Vienna where the game is being hosted which obviously disrupted this Euro 2008 live broadcast.

]]> http://freesatadvice.co.uk/2008/06/bbc-one-bbc-hd-lose-live-feed-from-euro-2008-germany-v-turkey/feed/ 0 ITV HD Launch Day: not available in Northern Ireland or Scotland http://freesatadvice.co.uk/2008/06/itv-hd-launch-day-not-available-in-northern-ireland-or-scotland-itv-hd-launch-day-not-available-in-northern-ireland-or-scotland/ http://freesatadvice.co.uk/2008/06/itv-hd-launch-day-not-available-in-northern-ireland-or-scotland-itv-hd-launch-day-not-available-in-northern-ireland-or-scotland/#comments Sat, 07 Jun 2008 07:32:11 +0000 admin http://blog.freesatadvice.co.uk/?p=201 ITV HD launches tonight with a simulcast of the Euro 2008 game Portugal vs Turkey as reported on June 3rd postings below, beware though if you wish to watch the ITV HD broadcast and live in Northern Ireland or Scotland you will need to put in an English or Welsh post code as UTV and [...]]]> ITV HD launches tonight with a simulcast of the Euro 2008 game Portugal vs Turkey as reported on June 3rd postings below, beware though if you wish to watch the ITV HD broadcast and live in Northern Ireland or Scotland you will need to put in an English or Welsh post code as UTV and STV have not yet signed up for the interactive service on 103 to allow ITV HD.

]]> http://freesatadvice.co.uk/2008/06/itv-hd-launch-day-not-available-in-northern-ireland-or-scotland-itv-hd-launch-day-not-available-in-northern-ireland-or-scotland/feed/ 0 ITV HD launches for Euro 2008 http://freesatadvice.co.uk/2008/06/itv-hd-launches-for-euro-2008/ http://freesatadvice.co.uk/2008/06/itv-hd-launches-for-euro-2008/#comments Wed, 04 Jun 2008 10:29:12 +0000 admin http://blog.freesatadvice.co.uk/?p=199 ITV HD confirm Champions League, FA Cup and England Internationals in HD, in a press release today ITV HD confirmed coverage through 2008 will encompass an unrivalled range of free-to-air premium football including the new season of UEFA Champions League, The FA Cup, and England internationals – followed later by selected ITV dramas and acquired programming.

ITV [...]]]> ITV HD confirm Champions League, FA Cup and England
Internationals in HD, in a press release today ITV HD confirmed coverage through 2008 will encompass an unrivalled range of free-to-air premium football including the new season of UEFA Champions League, The FA Cup, and England internationals – followed later by selected ITV dramas and acquired programming.

ITV HD Press Release 04/06/2008
ITV HD launches for Euro 2008
ITV can today confirm that its high definition television service will launch on Saturday June 7th.

ITV HD will launch with live coverage of the Euro 2008 Championships in Austria and Switzerland and will initially be available to viewers watching on Freesat.

The service will be accessible as a simulcast via the red button, with on-screen prompts directing viewers with Freesat HD boxes that high definition programming is available.

In addition to live coverage of the European Championships, ITV’s HD coverage over the summer will also include a range of top movies.

ITV HD coverage through 2008 will encompass an unrivalled range of free-to-air premium football including the new season of UEFA Champions League, The FA Cup, and England internationals – followed later by selected ITV dramas and acquired programming.

Jonathan Rogers, Director of Operations, ITV Channels, said: “We’re delighted to be able to launch the ITV HD service in time for the European Championships.  Alongside an unrivalled line up of free-to-air premium football, as we move through 2008 ITV HD will offer a range of top movies and drama premieres shown in high definition.”

“Our HD service will be easily accessible by pressing the red button during existing ITV programming – eliminating the need to switch out to a different channel.”

Coverage of Euro 2008 begins on June 7th with live coverage of Portugal v Turkey from 7.15pm on ITV1.  ITV is the joint UK broadcaster of UEFA Euro 2008 alongside the BBC.

]]> http://freesatadvice.co.uk/2008/06/itv-hd-launches-for-euro-2008/feed/ 0 Euro 2008 starts Saturday 7th June BBC live games to be shown in HD (High Definition) http://freesatadvice.co.uk/2008/05/euro-2008-starts-saturday-7th-june-bbc-live-games-to-be-shown-in-hd-high-definition/ http://freesatadvice.co.uk/2008/05/euro-2008-starts-saturday-7th-june-bbc-live-games-to-be-shown-in-hd-high-definition/#comments Sat, 31 May 2008 10:03:02 +0000 admin http://blog.freesatadvice.co.uk/?p=190 With the 2008 Football European Championship nearly on us, early listings for BBC HD have allocated the same time frames as the SD (Standard Definition) broadcast on BBC HD channel (108) we will update when we get the full schedule released.

It will be interesting to see if ITV HD (which has not officially launched yet [...]]]> With the 2008 Football European Championship nearly on us, early listings for BBC HD have allocated the same time frames as the SD (Standard Definition) broadcast on BBC HD channel (108) we will update when we get the full schedule released.

It will be interesting to see if ITV HD (which has not officially launched yet but was visible by a key sequence on the Humax Foxsat-HD when the European Cup was broadcast) will be showing Euro 2008 as all broadcasts feeds are provided by the host broadcaster which will be using HD cameras.

This should be a really good showcase for live HD content, just a shame no British side qualified for Euro 2008 which would have really helped to push freesat sales through the roof (if the supply could cope!)

]]> http://freesatadvice.co.uk/2008/05/euro-2008-starts-saturday-7th-june-bbc-live-games-to-be-shown-in-hd-high-definition/feed/ 0 ITV HD Champions League Final live feed on Humax Foxsat http://freesatadvice.co.uk/2008/05/itv-hd-champions-league-final-live-feed-on-humax-foxsat/ http://freesatadvice.co.uk/2008/05/itv-hd-champions-league-final-live-feed-on-humax-foxsat/#comments Wed, 21 May 2008 09:48:04 +0000 admin http://blog.freesatadvice.co.uk/?p=173 It was reported earlier that ITV were testing their HD channel tonight and it was viewable via pressing secret code on the Humax Foxsat only during the Champions League Final. The code was RED, RED,GREEN,GREEN,BLUE.

Since the program has finished the code seems no longer to work, this could be due to no HD program being [...]]]> It was reported earlier that ITV were testing their HD channel tonight and it was viewable via pressing secret code on the Humax Foxsat only during the Champions League Final. The code was RED, RED,GREEN,GREEN,BLUE.

Since the program has finished the code seems no longer to work, this could be due to no HD program being broadcast or the code has been disabled.

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