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Kay Burley. (Photo courtesy Sky News / Comcast)

Sky News journalist Kay Burley announces retirement

Kay Burley, one of the most-recognizable television journalists in the United Kingdom, is retiring from Sky News after 36 years.

The cast of "Gavin & Stacey." (Photo courtesy BBC Studios)

“Gavin & Stacey” Christmas Day special draws 12 million to BBC

The series finale of the BBC's "Gavin & Stacey" attracted a larger audience than the King's Christmas message aired on BBC, ITV and Sky.

The Warner Bros Studios logo is seen on a building along Hollywood Blvd. in Los Angeles, California on May 28, 2007. (Photo: Flickr user abgpt)

Comcast renews WBD distribution agreement, gets bundling rights to Max

Comcast will be able to bundle Max and Discovery Plus on Xfinity TV, Sky and Now TV in several countries.

The Sky Essentials pack offers access to more than 100 channels from Sky television, the ad-supported tier of Netflix and Discovery Plus for £15 per month. (Courtesy image, Graphic by The Desk)

Sky launches “Essentials” package with Netflix, Discovery Plus

The price of the service is just £15 per month, and includes access to more than 100 channels from Sky.

A Sky television retail outlet in Manchester, England as it appeared in April 2022. (Photo via Wikimedia Commons, Graphic by The Desk)

Comcast’s Sky Group reports full-year loss of £224 million

Sky Group saw its operating loss more than double this year, the company revealed this week.

The Warner Bros Studios logo is seen on a building along Hollywood Blvd. in Los Angeles, California on May 28, 2007. (Photo: Flickr user abgpt)

Comcast’s Sky sues WBD over long-term TV deal

The deal, set to expire next year, dates back to 2011, allowing Sky to distribute HBO and other WBD-owned shows and movies on Sky Atlantic.

A Sky television retail outlet in Manchester, England as it appeared in April 2022. (Photo via Wikimedia Commons, Graphic by The Desk)

Sky apologizes after TVs, streaming devices fail to work

Sky Glass TV and Sky Stream users are reporting issues with their devices; Sky has recommended a device recovery as a solution.

The logo of British public service broadcaster ITV.

ITV to end transmission of SD feeds on satellite

The move will impact TV viewers who have not yet upgraded their satellite TV boxes to support high definition signals.

Now Broadband logo.

British regulator says Sky ran “misleading” Now TV discount offer

The agency said a campaign for a discounted TV package ran afoul of misleading advertising rules by not fully disclosing its limitations.

The Warner Bros Studios logo is seen on a building along Hollywood Blvd. in Los Angeles, California on May 28, 2007. (Photo: Flickr user abgpt)

WBD could launch Max in UK after Sky deal runs out

The entertainment giant has explored possible ways to bundle Max with various telecom products, according to a report.

Priya Dogra.

Priya Dogra lands at Sky Group as new advertising chief

Priya Dogra is joining Comcast's Sky Group as its new Chief Advertising & New Revenue Officer, starting next month.

"Ted" is a television prequel of the popular film franchise from Seth MacFarlane. The series streams on Peacock in the United States and airs on Sky Max in the United Kingdom. (Promotional photo courtesy NBC Universal)

“Ted” sets record for U.S. comedy import at Sky

A television adaptation of the film franchise "Ted" has proven to be a hit in the United Kingdom.

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