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The Irish Sun
23-06-2025
- Climate
- The Irish Sun
BBC warns of TV channel & radio signal chaos caused by WEATHER today – why affected households must not re-tune
THE WEATHER could cause havoc for TV and radio from today by interfering with the signals. BBC viewers have been warned of "disruptions to television and radio services" due to high pressure. 2 High pressure can be troublesome for TV and radio signals Credit: Getty However, it can affect any Freeview channel, not just the BBC's. Advertisement The impact can include picture starting to break up on your TV, These issues are more common in the summer with more high pressure. High pressure weather can make signals from TV masts travel further than they normally would. Read more about BBC This can bombard your telly with extra signals from other parts of the country you wouldn't usually tune in from. Advertisement People tend to make a critical mistake whenever this happens - re-tuning their box. While re-tuning normally helps fix a problem, when there's high pressure it can make matters worse. That's because your TV may try to connect to all these extra signals instead to no avail. Most read in Tech Breaking It's better to wait the issue out and watch TV via other means, such as Advertisement "High pressure weather conditions affecting television and radio reception across the UK from 23 June 2025," the BBC wrote on its website. Popular streaming app with 500 free TV channels receives major update "Some viewers and listeners across parts of the UK might experience short term interference to television and radio services. "If your television picture starts to break up without warning or you experience reception problems with your radio, this could be the cause of the problem." "High-pressure weather conditions are currently affecting some areas of the UK, causing disruptions to television and radio services." It continued: "At these times, there is nothing you can do but wait until the weather changes. Advertisement " You should not re-tune your television or radio when this happens. If you have access to BBC iPlayer or BBC Sounds , you could switch to these while you wait for the weather to change. " MORE TOP TELLY FOR FREE By Jamie Harris, Assistant Technology and Science Editor If you're tired of paying out on several streaming services like Netflix and Disney+ then there are a growing number of free alternatives around. While many of these alternatives have been filled with obscure content, more big names like Sky have got on board in recent years offering some quality stuff, which is largely archive but still entertaining. As well as UKTV, Sony and 5 are among the other players getting involved. If you haven't already, give Pluto TV a go, it's available on pretty much all devices including Fire TV Sticks. On there you'll find channels from MTV, with Catfish and Geordie Shore. Some of the classics are real gems too - I found myself watching long-forgotten episodes of Sabrina the Teenage Witch the other day. 2 Issue affects all Freeview channels, not just the BBC's Credit: Getty
The Irish Sun
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Amazon Prime subscribers rage over ‘annoying' change affecting TV shows and say they will ‘definitely be cancelling'
PRIME viewers may start to notice more ads when watching their favourite shows and movies as Amazon ramps up changes. Adverts were first 2 Users say streaming is morphing into cable TV Credit: Getty They started at around two to three minutes per hour. But it appears to be have been quietly doubled. Sources told A spokesperson for Amazon responded to the publication, saying "Our commitment is to improving ad experiences rather than simply increasing the number of ads shown. Read more about Amazon "While demand continues to grow, our commitment is to improving ad experiences rather than simply increasing the number of ads shown." But users have already started raging about the quiet change and are threatening to cancel their subscription as a result. "My Prime account is up for renewal in August," one person wrote on Reddit. "I will definitely be cancelling. Most read in Tech "Not only are the ads numerous, they are sometimes double in volume (loudness). I can't always hit the mute button fast enough." Another said: " It's always take take take. Take and squeeze as much as possible." A third added: "Canceled this c**p as soon as they announced ads in the first place. "People keep paying for these services that continue to get worse and more expensive. That's the real problem." 2 Ads have gradually increased to four to six minutes per hour Credit: Alamy SWITCH TO FREE STREAMING By Jamie Harris, Assistant Technology and Science Editor If you're tired of paying out on several streaming services like Netflix and Disney+ then there are a growing number of free alternatives around. While many of these alternatives have been filled with obscure content, more big names like Sky have got on board in recent years offering some quality stuff, which is largely archive but still entertaining. As well as UKTV, Sony and 5 are among the other players getting involved. If you haven't already, give Pluto TV a go, it's available on pretty much all devices including Fire TV Sticks. On there you'll find channels from MTV, with Catfish and Geordie Shore. Some of the classics are real gems too - I found myself watching long-forgotten episodes of Sabrina the Teenage Witch the other day.
Scottish Sun
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Popular Freeview TV channel filled with beloved British shows warns millions of viewers over big change coming in DAYS
Learn how to retune your TV so you don't miss any of your favourites TELLY TROUBLE Popular Freeview TV channel filled with beloved British shows warns millions of viewers over big change coming in DAYS Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A TV channel dedicated to classic shows is set to make a big change to its Freeview service later this month. Rewind TV is a British free-to-air channel that showcases nostalgic series like Diff'rent Strokes, Wings and Sabrina the Teenage Witch. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 TV channel Rewind TV is set to make a big change to its Freeview service It is now set to change the channel it is broadcast on for the second time this year on June 18. The content is set to remain the same, but from next Wednesday, Rewind TV will switch from Freeview channel 92 to channel 81 - which currently hosts Blaze+1. Depending on your TV model you may need to retune it after midday on the 18th. If you need help retuning your television, Freeview have put together a handy guide. Sky satellite viewers will be unaffected and can continue to watch on channel 182. Rewind TV's new channel means it will sit next to PBS America and archive film and television channel Talking Pictures, which the network's top brass believe will be a better fit and help to grow its audience. Jonathan Moore, co-founder of Rewind TV, added: 'We believe the Freeview EPG has been cluttered for too long, with shopping and religious channels mixed in among entertainment. "We're doing our bit to fix that by placing ourselves nearer to channels that make sense for our audience." Rewind TV says the new channel placement creates a natural hub for archive and heritage programming – a curated corner of the Freeview guide for audiences who love vintage drama, iconic films, and timeless documentaries. Current programming includes classic shows like Fantasy Island, In Loving Memory, Please Sir!, The Monkees and Married… With Children. Actor arrested on set of hit TV show Rivals in front of shocked crew moments after filming scene with star Danny Dyer Since launching on the Freeview platform last year, initially on channel 95, before moving to 92 in March, Rewind TV has become a favourite for audiences looking to reconnect with the programmes they grew up with. Jonathan Moore added: 'Moving to channel 81 is more than just a number change – it's a statement about the kind of company we keep. "Talking Pictures has done a phenomenal job showing the enduring power of classic film and television, and we're thrilled to be part of what viewers increasingly see as a go-to collection for quality archival content. "We believe in preserving the past and celebrating the television that helped shape generations. "This new slot puts us right where we belong – alongside those who share our passion. 'This isn't just about nostalgia – it's about access, relevance, and respect for storytelling that still resonates today. "We're not just looking back – we're shining a light on what made these programmes so special and why they still matter. "We believe the Freeview EPG has been cluttered for too long, with shopping and religious channels mixed in among entertainment. "We're doing our bit to fix that by placing ourselves nearer to channels that make sense for our audience.'
The Irish Sun
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Popular Freeview TV channel filled with beloved British shows warns millions of viewers over big change coming in DAYS
A TV channel dedicated to classic shows is set to make a big change to its Freeview service later this month. Rewind TV is a British free-to-air channel that showcases nostalgic series like Diff'rent Strokes, Wings and Sabrina the Teenage Witch. 1 TV channel Rewind TV is set to make a big change to its Freeview service It is now set to change the channel it is broadcast on for the second time this year on June 18. The content is set to remain the same, but from next Wednesday, Rewind TV will switch from Freeview channel 92 to channel 81 - which currently hosts Blaze+1. Depending on your TV model you may need to retune it after midday on the 18th. If you need help retuning your television, Read more on Tech Sky satellite viewers will be unaffected and can continue to watch on channel 182. Rewind TV's new channel means it will sit next to PBS America and archive film and television channel Talking Pictures, which the network's top brass believe will be a better fit and help to grow its audience. Jonathan Moore, co-founder of Rewind TV, added: 'We believe the Freeview EPG has been cluttered for too long, with shopping and religious channels mixed in among entertainment. "We're doing our bit to fix that by placing ourselves nearer to channels that make sense for our audience." Most read in Tech Rewind TV says the new channel placement creates a natural hub for archive and heritage programming – a curated corner of the Freeview guide for audiences who love vintage drama, iconic films, and timeless documentaries. Current programming includes classic shows like Fantasy Island, In Loving Memory, Please Sir!, The Monkees and Married… With Children. Actor arrested on set of hit TV show Rivals in front of shocked crew moments after filming scene with star Danny Dyer Since launching on the Freeview platform last year, initially on channel 95, before moving to 92 in March, Rewind TV has become a favourite for audiences looking to reconnect with the programmes they grew up with. Jonathan Moore added: 'Moving to channel 81 is more than just a number change – it's a statement about the kind of company we keep. "Talking Pictures has done a phenomenal job showing the enduring power of classic film and television, and we're thrilled to be part of what viewers increasingly see as a go-to collection for quality archival content. "We believe in preserving the past and celebrating the television that helped shape generations. "This new slot puts us right where we belong – alongside those who share our passion. 'This isn't just about nostalgia – it's about access, relevance, and respect for storytelling that still resonates today. "We're not just looking back – we're shining a light on what made these programmes so special and why they still matter. "We believe the Freeview EPG has been cluttered for too long, with shopping and religious channels mixed in among entertainment. "We're doing our bit to fix that by placing ourselves nearer to channels that make sense for our audience.'
Daily Mirror
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Cheers star's cause of death exposed after sad sudden death
George Wendt died in his home at the age of 76 on May 20, and police have now released medical details Cheers legend George Wendt's cause of death has been revealed two weeks after the actor died suddenly in his sleep at the age of 76. According to a Los Angeles County Department of Public Health death certificate, Wendt died of a cardiac arrest on May 20. TMZ obtained the certificate, which also lists the underlying health conditions he had including congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease, and hypertension. End-stage renal disease, kidney failure, and hyperlipidemia (a condition involving high levels of fat in the blood) also could have contributed to his death. The certificate states that Wendt was pronounced dead at 10am on May 20, and he was cremated on May 28. Wendt was a fixture on American television for over a decade. He is best known for his role as Norm Peterson on NBC's Cheers, where he earned six consecutive Emmy nominations for his portrayal of the cheerful barfly. The actor appeared in every episode of the long-running sitcom from 1982 to its finale in 1993 with his signature opening, "Afternoon everyone!" In a 2021 interview with Chicago Magazine, Wendt said: "Norm is just me with better writing. There were hundreds, if not thousands, of actors who could have delivered on the absolute gems that I was handed on a silver platter every Wednesday morning." Wendt's passing came just six months after he was seen looking frail while being wheeled out of a dialysis clinic in California on the exact anniversary of the Cheers finale. After the news of his death broke, he was flooded with tributes by fans and former co-stars. Ted Danson, who played bartender Sam Malone on the series, told People magazine: "I'm devastated to hear that Georgie is no longer with us. I am sending all my love to Bernadette and the children. It is going to take me a long time to get used to this. I love you, Georgie." Wendt's family also released a public message, which read: "George was a doting family man, a well-loved friend and confidant to all of those lucky enough to have known him. He will be missed forever. The family has requested privacy during this time." Cheers became a cultural phenomenon over its 11 season run, and won 28 Emmy Awards after 117 nominations. Although the first season's ratings were poor, the show went on to become a hit and is now one of the most acclaimed sitcoms in TV history. Wendt also had a diverse acting career beyond Cheers, with roles in Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Columbo, Wings, and Saturday Night Live's Bill Swerski's Superfans sketches. He found his way into acting after being expelled from the University of Notre Dame because of his poor grades and getting a job sweeping theatre floors. The sitcom star married Bernadette Birkett, who voiced Norm's off-screen wife Vera on Cheers , in 1978 and the pair went on to have three children together. For the most part Wendt stayed out of the spotlight in his later years, but made a touching final appearance at the Emmy Awards with his Cheers castmates in January 2024.
