Week 20: Freeview news and highlights
11 May 2012
The Generosity Game
We are now into week two of The Generosity Game - our online game show hosted by impressionist Jon Culshaw to celebrate ten years of uplifting TV.
You can play now for the chance to win this week's amazing prizes:
- Fantastic trip to Edinburgh Fringe Festival
- The church from The Vicar of Dibley made of cake (yes, we said cake and there's a mini - Dawn French as the Vicar too!)
- Freeview HDTV
- Freeview+ HD box
- Home entertainment system including speakers, Playstation, singstar game and mics
- Comedy box sets including the Inbetweeners and Live at the Apollo
Now isn't that generous? What's more, if you miss out on the grand prize (above) you could still be one of our runners up and take away an EchoStar HD digital television recorder. If that doesn't tempt you to enter, we wonder what will?
Last week's winners
Grand prize winner: Claire Butler
Runners up: Rick Bird, Valerie Hayman, Susan Willshee
Congratulations to you all again!
Be sure to check in for the next lift off on Wednesday at midday and keep up to date with all the news from the game on our highlights page.
Blockbusters is back
Check out a new version of an old classic as Blockbusters starts on Challenge with BBC 2 Radio DJ, Simon Mayo from 14th May 2012 at 8pm. The hexagonal board game will follow the same format but contestants will be over 18, it will be at a later time and prizes will be slightly more 'twenty-first century.'
What to watch
Here are some of the great programmes that you can watch on Freeview next week:
Saturday
There is live coverage of the F1 Spanish Grand Prix qualifying on BBC1 at 12:10pm while the evening offers another live show in The Voice at 6:10pm (BBC1) and Britain's got Talent: The Live Final starts at 7:30pm on ITV1.
Sunday
This is a good night for movies with The Truman Show on Film 4 at 7:05pm and later - remember when Pierce Brosnan was James Bond? Live it again with Tomorrow Never Dies at 10:45pm (ITV2.) You can also catch up with The Voice UK results show at 7:25pm on BBC1.
Monday
New series Chatsworth comes to BBC1 at 9pm while a new series of The Secret Millionaire starts on Channel4 (9pm.) If you're already suffering from withdrawal, be sure to watch Britain's Got More Talent: All Singing All Dancing on ITV2 at 8pm. Blockbusters also returns on Challenge at 9pm with new host Simon Mayo.
Tuesday
Silk returns for a second series at 9pm on BBC 1 and so does Embarrassing Bodies: Live from the Clinic over on Channel 4, also at 9pm. For something a little different, try Ghostboat on ITV3 at 10pm.
Wednesday
The detective drama Lewis returns to ITV1 at 8pm and The Killing US continues on Channel 4 at 10pm.
Thursday
Interesting documentary Tales from Television Centre is on BB4 at 9pm and new series The Exclusives starts on ITV2 at 9pm. There is also another installment of The Hoarder Next Door on Channel 4 at 9pm.
Friday
Get a dose of comedy with Would I Lie to You at 8:30pm on BBC1 or Episodes on BBC2. if you're in more of a movie mood, The Beach with Leo DiCaprio starts at 9pm on E4 and The American President is on ITV3 at 11:05pm.
Week 19: Freeview news and highlights
4 May 2012
We've got plenty for you this week:
- Freeview launched The Generosity Game this week with Jon Culshaw as himself and a few others
- You voted for the most uplifting British TV moments from the last decade in celebration of 10 years of Freeview
- EchoStar launched a new, ultra slim Freeview recorder
- The best of what's on the TV next week
Week 12 In brief: Freeview News and TV Highlights
16 March 2012
A big weekend for sport with the Climax of the Six Nations, the start of the Grand Priz season and FA Cup Quarter-finals, top drama throughout the week
from Homeland to Benidorm, the return of the Apprentice and Sport Relief to top it all off.
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9 March 2012
This week it's France v England on Sunday, plus the return of Scott and Bailey and Ted Danson joins the original and the best CSI (the one in Las Vegas).
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1 March 2012
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ESPN's Free Weekend on Freeview
27 January 2012
Catch Manchester City v Fulham for free on 4th Feb as ESPN offers a taster of its sports channel with a free weekend on Freeview channel 34. The free weekend offers a host of sport including top European football from the Serie A and Bundesliga, plus action from UFC 143, Tennis from the ATP 250 World Tour and NBA basketball.
Freeview's iSqueakTV app for iPhone
15 December 2011
iSqueakTV is the brilliant new free app from Freeview for the iPhone. Create hilarious helium-styled speeches that are perfect for Christmas parties and family get togethers. Plus, we’re giving away Freeview+ HD boxes to the greatest ‘iSqueakers’!
Win a Freeview TV Party Pack!
29 November 2011
To celebrate the TV finals of The X Factor and Strictly Come Dancing, Freeview has launched a fantastic new Facebook competition where you can win the ultimate TV party pack. Freeview+ HD boxes, karaoke machines & popcorn makers – there really is no party like a Freeview TV party. Get in quick - the competition closes on Sunday 4th December.
The Freeview HD TV Guide App for iPhone, iPad & Android
28 October 2011
The Freeview HD TV Guide app has been updated and launched on Apple and Android phones and tablets with a host of new features. And best of all, it’s free.
Great new shows coming to Freeview this Autumn
30 September 2011
Channel 4, Channel 4 HD and E4 have just announced a whole host of shows coming to Freeview this autumn. We’ve gone through the list and picked the best highlights, mixing comedy, drama and documentary.
Royal Wedding balcony kiss crowned most uplifting TV moment of the last ten years
3 May 2012
In research released today to celebrate ten years of Freeview, Will and Kate’s balcony kiss from the 2011 Royal Wedding topped a poll of the most uplifting British TV moments from the last ten years.
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Dermot O’Leary and Holly Willoughby revealed as the nation’s top Valentine’s Day TV crush!
14 February 2012
Dermot O’Leary and Holly Willoughby revealed as the nation’s top Valentine’s Day TV crush.
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Freeview HD Sales Pass Four Million Following Surge in Q4 Sales
13 February 2012
Today, FREEVIEW, the UK’s biggest digital television service, confirms that after strong quarterly sales of 1.3 million Freeview HD televisions and boxes, the number of Freeview HD units sold reached 4.4 million by the end of December 2011.
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Make Your New Year Happy with Freeview’s Top Ten Money Saving Tips
5 January 2012
Save £500 a year by simply switching to Freeview plus cut back without missing out with practical money saving tips from Independent Financial Expert Alvin Hall.
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Freeview Poll of Best TV Moments in 2011
30 December 2011
That balcony kiss, Pippa's bottom and Fatima's cockroach top Freeview's favourite TV moments of 2011
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Freeview 'Balloons' Invade Channel 4 and ITV1 Programmes in New TV Promotion
1 December 2011
FREEVIEW, the UK’s largest digital TV service, is extending its on-air presence with a series of promotions as part of its overall campaign to promote TV happiness.
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Freeview Repositions Brand With Uplifting Marketing Campaign
17 November 2011
FREEVIEW, the UK’s largest digital TV service, today launches an £18 million marketing campaign bringing to life the brand’s new positioning based around the concept of generosity.
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Freeview HD Sales Surpass 3 Million
27 October 2011
Freeview, the UK’s largest digital TV service, today reveals it has sold more than three million Freeview HD devices.
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Freeview HD app now available on iPad and Android for the first time.
17 October 2011
Freeview, the UK's biggest digital TV service, announces the rollout of its enhanced Freeview HD TV guide app.
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Freeview Focus on... Adam Gillen
23 February 2012
Adam Gillen returns to Freeview screens to play the role of Liam in ITV1's comedy Benidorm. Adam's starred in a whole list of well-known series on Freeview so we pulled him in for a chat about his world of TV.
Freeview Focus on... Jessica-Jane Clement
20 January 2012
Model, presenter, actress and star of 2011’s I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here, Jessica-Jane Clement is back on our screens this month. Appearing in FHM’s Top 100 Sexiest Women, hosting her own show for BBC Three and presenting 11 whole series of The Real Hustle – it’s time to talk to Jessica-Jane about her TV world.
CBeebies Live!
13 January 2012
CBeebies, the fun-filled children’s TV channel on Freeview, will be taking to the road this Easter with your favourite stars for an action-packed tour.
Have an 'appy Christmas with iSqueakTV!
14 December 2011
iSqueakTV is the great new iPhone app that turns your speak into squeak. It’s great for Christmas parties and family get togethers, and recreating your favourite TV catchphrases!
Freeview Focus on... Joanne Froggatt
13 December 2011
Joanne Froggatt is the award-winning actress who plays Anna Bates, the head housemaid in Downton Abbey. With a list of endless TV credits under her belt, including Robin Hood, Spooks and Murder in the Outback, Joanne speaks to Freeview about her favourite TV and the success of the brilliant Downton Abbey.
Win a HD Spy Gadget with Covert Affairs on Really!
28 October 2011
Get set for a series of action, drama and criminal activity as Piper Perabo (Coyote Ugly, The Prestige) and Christopher Gorham (Ugly Betty, Jake 2.0) join forces to star in the UK premiere of Covert Affairs on Really.
Exclusive Freeview+ HD deals on QVC
28 October 2011
On 12th November, QVC will be offering the Panasonic DMR-PWT500 Blu-ray player with Freeview+ HD as part of their Today's Special Value deal.
Freeview's Halloween Highlights
27 October 2011
If you like being scared to death or seriously spooked, you’ll be glad to hear that Freeview is providing the thrills throughout this Halloween weekend. With the host of horror films, scary specials and freakishly good documentaries, we recommend you have a cushion or two to hide behind.
Freeview Focus on... Sarah Solemani
28 October 2011
Sarah Solemani plays Becky in the hugely popular comedy series Him & Her. Having appeared in a variety of comedy and drama programmes and with a host of writing credits under her belt, we caught up with Sarah to find out what makes her tick when it comes to TV.
Reza, Spice Prince of India on Food Network
21 October 2011
To celebrate the new series, Reza, Spice Prince of India, we have two Food Network Goody Bags to give away.
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