More Americans Are Aware of the DTV Transition But Slow to Take Action

Consumer awareness of the digital television transition is at an all time high, but many over-the-air households are slow to take the steps necessary to continue to view television when analog signals cease, according to the latest digital transition awareness survey from the Association of Public Television Stations (APTS). Read more

Reality TV Show Contestant Pursues Dream in Restaurant Business

Reality television shows can make people instant celebrities, and a young contestant from the reality show Top Chef is making the most of his time in the spotlight. Mike O’Sullivan reports, Stephen Asprinio is realizing a lifelong dream of running his own restaurant. Read more

South African Broadcasting Corporation Top Executive Suspended

The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) on Tuesday suspended its group executive of news and current affairs, Snuki Zikalala, with immediate effect. Read more

Little Dorrit: Cast Announced for Major BBC One Dickens’ Adaptation

Following a long tradition of quality programming BBC Drama Production has announced the key cast for Little Dorrit, Andrew Davies’ major adaptation of Dickens’ novel to be broadcast on BBC One this autumn. Read more

Freesat, the New, Free, Digital Satellite Television Service Launches Today

Freesat, the new, free, digital satellite television service launches today, Tuesday 6 May 2008. Freesat is a joint venture between the BBC and ITV. Reaching almost all of the UK (98% of households), Freesat has over 80 free digital channels - television, radio, interactive - plus high definition (HD) services from the BBC and ITV. Read more

BAFTA Cymru Success for BBC Wales

BBC Wales has enjoyed another year of success at the BAFTA Cymru awards - winning more awards than any other Welsh broadcaster. BBC Wales went home with 16 BAFTA Cymru awards from last night’s ceremony at Wales Millennium Centre with hit drama Doctor Who scooping a total of six awards. Read more

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