STV Group PLC STV City Channels to move to Freeview Channel 8
March 01 2016 - 9:12AM
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STV Group PLC
01 March 2016
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STV CITY CHANNELS TO MOVE TO FREEVIEW EPG
CHANNEL 8
1 March 2016
STV has welcomed the announcement from Digital UK; that the STV
City TV channels are to receive a more prominent position in the
Freeview TV guide.
Director of Channels at STV, Bobby Hain said:
"This is fantastic news - with our City channels in a more
prominent position, new viewers from across Scotland will now get
the opportunity to enjoy more of STV's trusted local news and
magazine programmes along with our great mix of new and classic
drama and entertainment.
"We look forward to working with Digital UK to move STV
Edinburgh and STV Glasgow up the Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)
to Freeview Channel 8.
The news follows the transition of BBC Three to a fully online
service with STV Edinburgh and STV Glasgow currently listed on the
Freeview EPG at position 23.
In 2017, STV will extend coverage to include an additional three
licence areas in Aberdeen, Ayr and Dundee resulting in some 80% of
Scotland being served through the City TV Freeview footprint. The
new services will also launch into this slot.
Changes to the TV guide are expected to take place in April.
Digital UK has indicated that some viewers may need to retune their
TV or box to receive the latest channel-line up where changes are
not picked up automatically.
The changes follow an industry wide consultation by Digital UK,
which manages the allocation of channel numbers on the
platform.
Background
STV delivers City TV for Scotland's largest cities. STV Glasgow
launched in June 2014 and STV Edinburgh launched in January 2015.
Currently, both channels are available on Freeview channel 23, Sky
channel 117 and Virgin channel 159 in their broadcast areas.
STV Edinburgh and and STV Glasgow are available to watch live
and on catch-up on the STV Player. The STV Player is available in
Scotland across multi platforms including iOS, Android, YouView and
Samsung Smart TV.
Ends
For further information, please contact the STV press
office:-
Richard Holligan
0141 300 3416/ 07747 612621
richard.holligan@stv.tv
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