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March 2010
February 2010
Normal service will resume in the near future
January 2010
December 2009
November 2009
October 2009
September 2009
EastEnders title sequence brought into twenty-first century
BBC One's 'Big Questions' hit by technical problems again
New look for RTE Two from tonight
August 2009
Former STV announcer Steve Hamilton has died
Channel 4 axes lunchtime and More4 news programmes
ITV 1 film interrupts new BBC football highlights show
Apprentice runner-up to host new Five magazine show
BBC Two football-based tagging ident lives on
BBC Worldwide announces plans for BBC Prime rebrand
ITV News announces changes to presenter line-up
TV Three updates on-air presentation with live-action idents
Five News moves to temporary studio during studio refit
BBC One discussion show hit by satellite problem
July 2009
BBC Two loses golf coverage briefly
Former BBC presenter Donald MacCormick dies
June 2009
Changes to BBC Two presentation from June 17
Red Bee creates Good Food brand identity
May 2009
One Vision handed Irish DTT contract
Good Food marks end of UKTV channel rebranding
Power failure disrupts GMTV
New look for Virgin 1 from June 09
Channel 4 news programmes facing cuts
BBC One golf coverage taken off air by power cut
April 2009
Shorter versions of BBC One idents on the way?
No sign of agreement in BBC/NUJ dispute
BBC journalists strike called off
New look for 'UTV Live' from next week
New idents and a DOG for UTV
BBC One rolls out more themed presentation
Refresh for BBC Parliament this Monday
BBC One to introduce shorter edits of idents
Aardman produces new idents for Watch
More new 'Next/Later' graphics for BBC One
Boxer pulls out of Irish DTT project
BBC One Scotland introducing local branding for all trails?
BBC Scotland introduces new corporate logo
New versions of BBC One idents on air from this weekend
March 2009
New look for 'BBC Breakfast' programme from tomorrow
Revamp on the cards for Channel 4 News
NBC announces Sci-Fi rebranding
BBC journalists set for two days of strike action
ITV 1 network continuity moves to Chiswick
Virgin Media to axe Trouble
STV to launch new on-air look on Monday
Trouble closure date confirmed
Former ITN newscaster Tim Brinton has died
UKTV announces latest phase of channel rebranding
BBC One introduces themed 'next/later' graphics
Technical fault takes BBC Two programme off the air
BBC HD launches new idents
February 2009
New skyline backdrop for ITV News programmes
ITV Meridian launches larger news region
RTÉ News launches new look TV studio
ITV Anglia news service relaunched
Paramount Comedy 1 to be rebranded Comedy Central
Final edition of 'Westcountry Live' airs
ITV Border produces final edition of 'Lookaround'
'News At Ten' to go five-nights-a-week
January 2009
New branding for TV 3 and new name for Channel 6
BBC launches Persian TV channel
Ofcom report to recommend breakfast slot for ITV
Five confirms extension of Sky news contract
Ofcom recommends Channel 4 merger/partnership
February rebrand for Five US
Burns Night idents for BBC Scotland
New look studio for Sky News
UKTV announces launch date for Blighty
Plans to "completely reinvigorate" UTV schedule
December 2008
Sky unveils Christmas idents
BBC TV launches festive presentation
ITV 1, Five, Fiver and Five US kick off Christmas
MTV launches high-definition TV service
UTV staff stage walkout in jobs row
RTÉ One and RTÉ Two launch their Christmas idents
Changes on the way for RTÉ TV News
Veteran BBC TV announcer Andy Cartledge has died
November 2008
RTÉ postpones launch of international TV channel
NUJ to ballot ITV news staff on strike action
RTÉ ordered to explain delay with international channel
First stage of Scottish Borders switchover complete
New '2Dimensions' film and WWII endboard for BBC Two
Five in "ongoing talks" about kids' channel
Local politicians petition UTV on job cuts
Former BBC weather presenter Jack Scott dies
STV disrupted by power problems at Pacific Quay
UKTV announces rebranding of history channel
Power fault forces STV off the air again
NUJ calls off ITV regional news strike ballot
New name for The History Channel
Scottish Borders digital conversion completed successfully
UTV may lose its network backbone: Wilson
Sir Trevor McDonald presents his final 'News At Ten'
New BBC end credit promotion graphics go live
Wallace and Gromit star in BBC One Christmas campaign
Test card to return to BBC TV in high-definition
October 2008
BBC Two '2Dimensions' campaign extends to new talent
UKTV announces plans for further channel rebranding
STV reacts to Grade's single brand comments
UTV holds discussions with staff on job cuts
Sky launches second arts channel
BECTU registers dispute with UTV over job losses
BBC HD DOG to be removed from films and drama
Special BBC Two ident to promote Electric Proms coverage
New Christmas idents for BBC One?
US Election Season idents on More4
Sir Trevor McDonald to leave 'News At Ten'?
Red Bee Media produces four new idents for Dave
NUJ members reject ITV redundancy package
BECTU raises concerns about ITV/NUJ dispute
ITV announces McDonald 'News At Ten' departure
UTV managing director hits back at BECTU claims
September 2008
TSL wins contract to build new Channel 4 playout facility
Five announces details of new on-air/off-air look
430 to lose jobs as part of ITV regional news cuts
BBC Two presentation changes from October 01
August 2008
Colossus V3s installed at BBC Northern Ireland
'Colour in a white world' for ITV 2
New idents for Sky 1, Sky 2 and Sky 3 now on air
July 2008
Logos for new UKTV channels unveiled
June 2008
EuroNews rebrands to take on the competition
UKTV confirms rebranding and new channel plans
ITV suffers second network transmission failure
Sky announces plans for Sky One autumn rebrand
May 2008
BBC Two launches 'Get Into The Outdoors' campaign
Power fault causes ITV channels to fall off air
April 2008
Rebrand aims to unify BBC News
New Fiver idents unveiled
March 2008
February 2008
New look for Sky One, Sky Two and Sky Three
January 2008
New idents for BBC One and RTÉ One
December 2007
Red Bee create festive idents/trails for UKTV
November 2007
First UK digital switchover now complete
Noah Harris delivers new idents for E4
October 2007
UK digital switchover process underway
September 2007
New idents for ITV 1 and ITV 4
The end of the road for ABC 1
Sky Travel to undergo rebranding
UKTV 2 to be relaunched as Dave
ABC 1 closes earlier than expected
August 2007
Virgin Media unveils Virgin 1 brand identity
July 2007
New Homer Simpson ident for Channel 4
Moving Image launch new forum for TV-am archive
New 8pm weekday news update for BBC One
BBC announces rebrand and hours extension for CBBC
June 2007
UK companies perform well at global Promax/BDA awards
Two new idents for BBC One
May 2007
Kylie Morris announced as the new face of 'More4 News'
Kirsty Young announces Five News departure
April 2007
Red Bee and BSkyB fare well at Promax/BDA awards
March 2007
February 2007
New look for BBC Two on the way
Artsworld changes see introduction of Sky brand
New identity for BBC Two unveiled
January 2007
Smoke and Mirrors produce new idents for More4
Something "a little Brit different" for BBC America
December 2006
Former BBC Network announcer Peter Brook has died
November 2006
BBC News production staff vote to strike
Promax UK Awards 2006 - Winners
Broadcasting union announces plans for 24-hour strike at BBC
New ITV 1 idents air from Monday 13 November
October 2006
Red Bee Media complete RTÉ One presentation package
BBC Northern Ireland extends local branding on BBC Two
Sky News announces job cuts at Irish TV operation
September 2006
BBC announces new global TV offerings
August 2006
Five hires Precursor to create identities for new channels
Irish Government confirms TG 4 independence
SMG announces UTV merger proposal
Suchet offered permanent anchor role at Five News
ITV makes decision regarding TV Three
ITV confirms Lunchtime News changes
Five confirms launch dates for new channels
New logos for Five Life and Five US unveiled
SMG rejects UTV merger offer
July 2006
Ad agency wins contract to design new BBC Two idents
BBC schedules face new strike threat
BBC strike called off following talks
Studio move ahead of RTÉ News relaunch
June 2006
Devilfish produces HD ident for National Geographic
Regional presenter bows out after 40 years
Five to launch two new digital channels
Schedule changes and job cuts at Sky News
ITV restructures regional news operation
Sky News confirms schedule changes
BBC news services to undergo rebranding
ITN announces rebrand and reorganisation
Former BBC North announcer and presenter dies
May 2006
STV and Grampian relaunch later this month
More BBC News facelifts on the way
Strong UK performance at Promax/BDA awards
Work on new look for RTÉ TV news is underway
Fincham confirms timing for new look BBC One
New countdown theme for BBC News 24
Irish digital terrestrial pilot details confirmed
Equity group in TV Three buyout offer
BBC Two 'Predator' ident returns for Chelsea Flower Show
STV gives preview of new on air identity
April 2006
Red Bee Media to overhaul RTÉ One
New on-air creative software for MTV
Alagiah to host key BBC World news programme
RTÉ invests in Discreet gear
BBC One news preparing for new look
Moira Stuart presents her final breakfast
Anna Ford presents her last news bulletin
Clear clock promos for BBC News 24
March 2006
Liquid TV produces new Challenge TV idents
It's all a dream for new look Smash Hits
Red Bee produce idents for CITV
Clear finishes Disney idents job
New programme-specific ident airs on BBC Two
BBC America to ditch union jack
Resolution posts lyrics for VH1
February 2006
BBC Two dusts off old Christmas ident
Raworth to take up 'One O'Clock' job
Maitlis to join BBC's 'Newsnight'
Husain to take up 'Breakfast' job
ETV produces channel idents for Eat Cinema
January 2006
Scottish TV revamp news programme
ITV unveils new on-screen branding
ITV kids' channel launch delayed
Canwest to sell stake in TV Three
New look Five from Monday morning
BBC One news for BBC News 24
National Geographic idents from Skaramoosh
Unions agree payoff following ITV News Channel closure
December 2005
New BBC local TV news service for the West Midlands
BBC Three news programme bows out
BBC One Christmas campaign begins
Anglia implements regional news changes
Border Television's 'Lookaround' to get new look
ITV News Channel future: decision deferred
New name and new look on the cards for S4C?
Changes on the way for ITV News in January
UTV, Five and UKTV Christmas idents on air
BBC digital TV promotions dropped
ITV News Channel closure confirmed
And finally...Sir Trevor McDonald
Job losses at Scottish and Grampian
BBC TV Christmas idents launched
ITV News Channel to close this Friday
SMG cutbacks trigger union strike ballot
ITV 1, STV and Grampian launch Christmas idents
RTÉ Christmas idents on air from Christmas Eve
The TV Room and The Continuity Booth merge
November 2005
ITV 4 launches with Champions League
ITV channels now free-to-air on Sky Digital
ITV Wales news programme gets new name
An evening of spoof announcements for BBC One
Special 'I'm A Celebrity' idents for ITV 1
Chris Evans in the announcer's chair
ITV rebrand sparks emotion
October 2005
More4 - new highbrow offering from Channel 4
This is Sky News - with a brand new look
Sky Two and Sky Three go on air
September 2005
New look for BBC digital channel
RTÉ announces widescreen availability on NTL
August 2005
ITV 50 promotions go on air
BBC One idents on the way out?
July 2005
New 'Pedigree' BBC Two idents launched
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