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On the first Tuesday of every month, we publish a round-up of recent licensing activity on broadcast TV stations - this includes new licensed services, transfers and name changes, as well as any other relevant information.
Licence Type | Licensee | Service Name |
|---|---|---|
TLCS | Hum Network UK Limited | Hum News |
TLCS | English Club TV Ltd | English Club TV |
TLCS | BBC Worldwide Ltd | CBEEBIES |
TLCS | MUTV Limited | MUTV Digital |
TLCS | 360 Tech Limited | qtoon TV |
TLCS | Flag Bearer Limited | Karbala TV |
Full contact details (by channel name) are available on Ofcom’s website under Ofcom Licensing / Television Broadcast Licensing.
The following services are no longer licensed.
The relevant licence is either:
Licence Type | Licensee | Service Name |
|---|---|---|
TLCS | Jimjam Television Limited | JimJim (Benelux) |
TLCS | Ummah Channel Limited | Ummah Channel +1 |
TLCS | 5 Star Film Company Ltd | One World Television |
TLCS | 4D INTERACTIVE LTD | Gay Network |
Ofcom can also revoke licences for a number of reasons relating to the conditions of the licence. In such cases, Ofcom will normally publish a statement setting out the reasons for the revocation.
The following licensees have changed the name of their service.
Licence Type | Licensee | Previous Service Name | New Service Name |
|---|---|---|---|
TLCS | Viacom International Media Networks U.K. Limited | MTV Love | MTV OMG |
TLCS | Sky UK Limited | Sky Cinema Oscars | Sky Cinema Greats |
TLCS | RHF Productions Limited | Crafting Market | Shop Now TV |
TLCS | Sky UK Limited | Sky Cinema Valentine | Sky Cinema Drama |
TLCS | Sky UK Limited | Sky Cinema Family | Sky Cinema Animation |
TLCS | Sky UK Limited | Sky Cinema Select | Sky Cinema Classics |
TLCS | Sky UK Limited | Sky Cinema Action Men (HD) | Sky Cinema Action (HD) |
TLCS – Television Licensable Content Service Licence
DTPS – Digital Television Programme Services Licence
L-DTPS – Local Digital Television Programme Services Licence
PSDTPS – Public Service Digital Television Programme Services Licence
Licence Type | Licensee | Service Name |
|---|---|---|
TLCS | Ozone Entertainment Ltd | Eye TV |
TLCS | Stingray Digital International Limited | Stingray Hits |
TLCS | Stingray Digital International Limited | Stingray Loud |
TLCS | Stingray Digital International Limited | Stingray VIBE |
TLCS | Stingray Digital International Limited | Stingray Juicebox |
DTPS | Media Worldwide Limited | Travel XP |
TLCS | Formula One Digital Media Limited | F1 TV |
Full contact details (by channel name) are available on Ofcom’s website under Ofcom Licensing / Television Broadcast Licensing.
The following services are no longer licensed.
The relevant licence is either:
Licence Type | Licensee | Service Name |
|---|---|---|
TLCS | Tristar Media (UK) Limited | Tristar |
TLCS | AMC Networks International Broadcasting Limited | MGM Channel |
TLCS | AMC Networks International Broadcasting Limited | MGM Channel HD |
TLCS | Sun TV Network Europe Limited | Sun TV |
TLCS | Sun TV Network Europe Limited | KTV |
TLCS | Sun TV Network Europe Limited | Sun Music |
TLCS | Saviour Broadcasting TV Network Limited | Saviour TV |
TLCS | Muslim Ummah TV Ltd | Muslim Ummah |
TLCS | Vice UK TV Limited | VICELAND |
TLCS | Vice UK TV Limited | Viceland |
Ofcom can also revoke licences for a number of reasons relating to the conditions of the licence. In such cases, Ofcom will normally publish a statement setting out the reasons for the revocation.
The following licensees have changed the name of their service.
Licence Type | Licensee | Previous Service Name | New Service Name |
|---|---|---|---|
TLCS | MG Global Entertainment (Europe) Limited | XXXPublicPikUp | XXX My Hot Ex |
TLCS | AMC Channel Poland Limited | MGM HD | AMC |
TLCS | Sky UK Limited | Sky Cinema Heroes (HD) | Sky Cinema Action (HD) |
TLCS | Sky UK Limited | Sky Cinema Villains | Sky Cinema Greats |
TLCS | Sky UK Limited | Sky Cinema Drama | Sky Cinema Valentine |
TLCS | Pure Media Corporation Limited | TVO Shopping | TV OKAZJE |
TLCS | Entertainment Network (UK) Limited | True Crime | Sony Crime Channel 2 |
TLCS | Entertainment Network (UK) Limited | Sony Channel (UK/Malta)(+1) | Sony Crime Channel (UK/Malta)(+1) |
TLCS | Channel 5 Broadcasting Limited | My5 | 5Select |
DTPS | Channel 5 Broadcasting Limited | My5 | 5Select |
TLCS | Sky UK Limited | Sky Cinema Greats | Sky Cinema Oscars |
TLCS – Television Licensable Content Service Licence
DTPS – Digital Television Programme Services Licence
L-DTPS – Local Digital Television Programme Services Licence
PSDTPS – Public Service Digital Television Programme Services Licence
Licence Type | Licensee | Service Name |
|---|---|---|
TLCS | SANSKAR INFO TV UK LIMITED | SANSKAR INFO TV |
Full contact details (by channel name) are available on Ofcom’s website under Ofcom Licensing / Television Broadcast Licensing.
The following services are no longer licensed.
The relevant licence is either:
Licence Type | Licensee | Service Name |
|---|---|---|
TLCS | STAR India Private Limited | STAR Utsav |
TLCS | JimJam Television Limited | JimJam (Germany) |
TLCS | BBC Worldwide Limited | BBC Lifestyle (Nordic Regions) |
TLCS | Sci Fi Channel Europe LLC | Universal Channel (Romania) |
TLCS | Al Arabiya News Channel FZ-LLC | Al Arabiya News Channel |
Ofcom can also revoke licences for a number of reasons relating to the conditions of the licence. In such cases, Ofcom will normally publish a statement setting out the reasons for the revocation.
The following licensees have changed the name of their service.
Licence Type | Licensee | Previous Service Name | New Service Name |
|---|---|---|---|
TLCS | UKTV Media Limited | Christmas Food | Good Food |
TLCS | UKTV Media Limited | Christmas GOLD | GOLD |
TLCS | UKTV Media Limited | Christmas GOLD (Ireland) | GOLD (Ireland) |
TLCS | Ideal Shopping Direct Limited | Ideal Xmas | Ideal Extra |
TLCS | TV Two Limited | NOW XMAS | NOW 90s |
TLCS | Sky UK Limited | Sky Cinema Christmas | Sky Cinema Drama & Romance |
TLCS | Sky UK Limited | Sky Cinema Action (HD) | Sky Cinema Heroes (HD) |
TLCS | Sky UK Limited | Sky Cinema Greats | Sky Cinema Villains |
TLCS | RHF Productions Limited | Xrated Hook Ups | TVXPPN2 |
TLCS | RHF Productions Limited | Electric Blue’ | Dirty Talk |
TLCS | QVC | QVC Christmas | QVC Extra |
TLCS | The Community Channel | Together TV | Together |
DTPS | The Community Channel | Together TV | Together |
TLCS | Sci-Fi Channel Europe | Syfy | Syfy (UK & Eire) |
TLCS | NBC Universal International Networks Ltd | Christmas 24 | Movies 24 |
TLCS | NBC Universal International Networks Ltd | Christmas 24+ | Movies 24+ |
TLCS | British Telecommunications Plc | BT Sport | BT Sport Box Office HD |
TLCS | Sundance Channel (UK) Limited | Sundance Channel | Sundance (Poland) |
TLCS | Viacom International Media Networks U.K. | VIVA | MTV LOVE |
TLCS | HSTV Media Limited | High Street TV / High Street TV 2 / High Street TV 3 | High Street TV 1 / High Street TV 2 / High Street TV 3/ High Street TV 4 |
DTPS | Viacom International Media Networks U.K. Limited | VIVA | 5Spike+1 |
TLCS - Television Licensable Content Service Licence
DTPS – Digital Television Programme Services Licence
L-DTPS – Local Digital Television Programme Services Licence
PSDTPS – Public Service Digital Television Programme Services Licence
Licence Type | Licensee | Service Name |
|---|---|---|
TLCS | IMG Media Ltd | EDGEsport |
TLCS | Viasat World Limited | Epic Drama (Polsat) |
TLCS | Viasat World Limited | Epic Drama (CEE) |
TLCS | Immediate Media TV Limited | Sewing Quarter |
TLCS | Media Worldwide Limited | TravelXP 4K |
TLCS | Media Worldwide Limited | TravelXP Europe |
DTPS | PBS UK LLC | PBS America |
TLCS | Square World Communications Limited | Babenation Extra |
TLCS | Chiswick Park Studios Limited | YANGA! TV |
Full contact details (by channel name) are available on Ofcom’s website under Ofcom Licensing / Television Broadcast Licensing.
The following services are no longer licensed.
The relevant licence is either:
Licence Type | Licensee | Service Name |
|---|---|---|
TLCS | Playboy TV UK/Benelux Limited | Playboy TV |
TLCS | Discovery Corporate Services Limited | Animal Planet (Nordics) |
TLCS | Discovery Corporate Services Limited | ID Xtra (EMEA) (HD) |
Ofcom can also revoke licences for a number of reasons relating to the conditions of the licence. In such cases, Ofcom will normally publish a statement setting out the reasons for the revocation.
The following licensees have changed the name of their service.
Licence Type | Licensee | Previous Service Name | New Service Name |
|---|---|---|---|
TLCS | UKTV Media Limited | GOLD | Christmas GOLD |
TLCS | UKTV Media Limited | GOLD (Ireland) | Christmas Gold (Ireland) |
TLCS | Playboy TV UK/Benelux Limited | ExGirlfriends | Babes&Brazzers |
TLCS | Playboy TV UK/Benelux Limited | XXX18&Dirty | XXX College |
TLCS | Eleven Sports Network Ltd | Eleven (BEL) | ELEVEN SPORTS 1 (BEL) |
TLCS | Eleven Sports Network Ltd | Eleven Sports (BEL) | ELEVEN SPORTS 2 (BEL) |
TLCS | NBC Universal International Networks Ltd | Universal Channel | E! (Romania) |
TLCS - Television Licensable Content Service Licence
DTPS – Digital Television Programme Services Licence
L-DTPS – Local Digital Television Programme Services Licence
PSDTPS – Public Service Digital Television Programme Services Licence
Licence Type | Licensee | Service Name |
|---|---|---|
TLCS | Future Media Networks Ltd | A1 Global |
TLCS | Future Media Networks Ltd | A1 TV |
TLCS | Turner Broadcasting System Europe Limited | Warner TV |
TLCS | Vanila Sarl Ltd | Filmax (UK) |
TLCS | Imam Hussein Media Group Ltd | Imam Hussein TV3 |
TLCS | Eleven Sports Network Ltd | Eleven Sports 4 |
Full contact details (by channel name) are available on Ofcom’s website under Ofcom Licensing / Television Broadcast Licensing.
The following services are no longer licensed.
The relevant licence is either:
Licence Type | Licensee | Service Name |
|---|---|---|
TLCS | CBS AMC Networks EMEA Channels Partnership | CBS Drama (EMEA) |
TLCS | Sundance Channel (UK) Limited | Sundance |
TLCS | Independent Television Limited | IT TV |
TLCS | KM TV Limited | N Music TV |
TLCS | KM TV Limited | Nova Action TV |
TLCS | KM TV Limited | Music Vox TV |
TLCS | KM TV Limited | Sefa TV |
TLCS | Saba Media Company Limited | Suhail TV |
TLCS | Proactiv Skin Health Limited | GR Shop |
TLCS | Proactiv Skin Health Limited | Beauty TV |
Ofcom can also revoke licences for a number of reasons relating to the conditions of the licence. In such cases Ofcom will normally publish a statement setting out the reasons for the revocation.
The following licensees have changed the name of their service.
Licence Type | Licensee | Previous Service Name | New Service Name |
|---|---|---|---|
DTPS | Global Music Television Limited | Heart TV | Heart Xmas |
TLCS | Modern Times Group MTG Ltd | TV3 Sport 2 | TV3 MAX (HD) |
TLCS | Asia TV Limited | &Pictures | LIVING FOODZ |
TLCS | Discovery Corporate Services Limited | ID Xtra (Bulgarian feed) (HD) | ID: Investigation Discovery (Bulgarian feed) (HD) |
TLCS | Discovery Corporate Services Limited | ID Xtra (Serbian feed) (HD) | ID: Investigation Discovery (Bulgarian feed) (HD) |
TLCS | Discovery Corporate Services Limited | ID Xtra (Slovenian feed) (HD) | ID: Investigation Discovery (Bulgarian feed) (HD) |
TLCS | BBC Worldwide Limited | BBC Entertainment (Norway) | BBC Brit |
TLCS | BBC Worldwide Limited | BBC HD (Nordic Regions) | BBC HD |
TLCS | Sky UK Limited | Sky Cinema Drama & Romance | Sky Cinema Christmas |
TLCS | TV Two Limited | Chilled TV | NOW XMAS |
TLCS | Sky UK Limited | Sky Ocean Health | EPG Slate |
TLCS | Eleven Sports Network Limited | Eleven | Eleven Sports 1 |
TLCS | Eleven Sports Network Limited | Eleven Sports | Eleven Sports 2 |
TLCS | Eleven Sports Network Limited | Eleven Sports Extra | Eleven Sports 3 |
TLCS | Discovery Corporate Services Limited | ID Xtra (Bulgarian feed) (HD) | ID: Investigation Discovery (Bulgarian feed) (HD) |
TLCS | Discovery Corporate Services Limited | ID Xtra (Serbian feed) (HD) | ID: Investigation Discovery (Serbian feed) (HD) |
TLCS | Discovery Corporate Services Limited | ID Xtra (Slovenian feed) (HD) | ID: Investigation Discovery (Slovenian feed) (HD) |
TLCS | UKTV Media Limited | Good Food | Christmas Food |
TLCS | Global Passion TV Limited | Global Passion TV | AsiaTV |
TLCS | Sky UK Limited | Sky Cinema Halloween | Sky Cinema Sci-fi & Horror |
TLCS | Viacom International Media Networks U.K. Limited | VH1 | VH1 Christmas |
TLCS | Viacom International Media Networks U.K. Limited | MTV Classic | MTV Xmas |
TLCS – Television Licensable Content Service Licence
DTPS – Digital Television Programme Services Licence
L-DTPS – Local Digital Television Programme Services Licence
PSDTPS – Public Service Digital Television Programme Services Licence
Licence Type | Licensee | Service Name |
|---|---|---|
TLCS | AXN Europe Limited | Sony Movie Channel |
TLCS | AXN Europe Limited | Sony Max |
TLCS | AETN UK | History Sweden HD |
TLCS | Modern Times Group MTG Limited | Viasport 2 (Norway) |
TLCS | Modern Times Group MTG Limited | Viasport 3 (Norway) |
TLCS | Bite Broadcasting Services Limited | TV1000 Premium |
TLCS | New Vision TV Limited | ARY Family |
DTPS | The Community Channel | Together TV |
TLCS | AETN UK | History Hungary SD |
TLCS | Pridestone Services Ltd | Zindagi |
TLCS | Pridestone Services Ltd | PAK247 |
Full contact details (by channel name) are available on Ofcom’s website under Ofcom Licensing / Television Broadcast Licensing.
The following services are no longer licensed.
The relevant licence is either:
Licence Type | Licensee | Service Name |
|---|---|---|
TLCS | Fox News Network LLC | Fox News Channel |
Ofcom can also revoke licences for a number of reasons relating to the conditions of the licence. In such cases Ofcom will normally publish a statement setting out the reasons for the revocation.
The following licences have been transferred to a new company who is now the legal licensee.
Licence Type | Previous Licensee | New Licensee | Service Name |
|---|---|---|---|
TLCS | Modern Times Group MTG Limited | Bite Broadcasting Services Limited | 3+ (Estonia) |
TLCS | Modern Times Group MTG Limited | Bite Broadcasting Services Limited | 3+ (Latvia) |
TLCS | Modern Times Group MTG Limited | Bite Broadcasting Services Limited | CTC Estonia |
TLCS | Modern Times Group MTG Limited | Bite Broadcasting Services Limited | CTC Baltics |
TLCS | Modern Times Group MTG Limited | Bite Broadcasting Services Limited | Viasat Sport (Baltics) |
The following licensees have changed the name of their service.
Licence Type | Licensee | Previous Service Name | New Service Name |
|---|---|---|---|
TLCS | CSC Media Group Limited | True Movies | True Christmas |
DTPS | CSC Media Group Limited | True Movies +1 | True Christmas +1 |
TLCS | Ideal Shopping Direct Limited | Ideal Extra | Ideal Xmas |
TLCS | Sky UK Limited | Sky Sports Box Office | Sky Ocean Health |
TLCS | Sky UK Limited | Sky Cinema Sci-fi | Sky Cinema Sci-fi & Horror |
TLCS | QVC | QVC Style | QVC Christmas |
TLCS | Open Heavens Media Limited | OH TV | FAME TV |
TLCS | Sky UK Limited | Sky Cinema Family HD | Sky Cinema Animation HD |
TLCS | Sky UK Limited | Sky Cinema Sci-fi & Horror | Sky Cinema Halloween |
TLCS | NBC Universal Global Networks UK | Movies 24 | Christmas 24 |
TLCS | NBC Universal Global Networks UK | Movies 24+ | Christmas 24+ |
TLCS | Viasat World Limited | TV1000 Comedy (HD) | VIP Comedy |
TLCS | Viasat World Limited | TV1000 Megahits (HD) | VIP Megahits |
TLCS | Viasat World Limited | TV1000Premium (HD) | VIP Premium |
TLCS | Viasat World Limited | ViP Megahits | ViP Megahit |
TLCS | Viasat World Limited | ViP Premium | ViP Premiere |
TLCS | Discovery Corporate Services Limited | ID Xtra (Hungarian Feed) | ID: Investigation Discovery (Hungarian Feed) |
TLCS – Television Licensable Content Service Licence
DTPS – Digital Television Programme Services Licence
L-DTPS – Local Digital Television Programme Services Licence
PSDTPS – Public Service Digital Television Programme Services Licence
Licence Type | Licensee | Service Name |
|---|---|---|
TLCS | Eleven Sports Network Ltd | Eleven Sports 3 (BEL) |
TLCS | SNI/SI Networks LLC | Smithsonian Channel |
DTPS | The Services Sound And Vision Corporation | Forces TV |
TLCS | Discovery Corporate Services Limited | ID: Investigation Discovery (CEEMEA) (HD) |
Full contact details (by channel name) are available on Ofcom’s website under Ofcom Licensing / Television Broadcast Licensing.
The following services are no longer licensed.
The relevant licence is either:
Licence Type | Licensee | Service Name |
|---|---|---|
TLCS | CSC Media Group Limited | Bliss |
TLCS | CSC Media Group Limited | True Drama |
TLCS | CSC Media Group Limited | Kix/+1 |
Ofcom can also revoke licences for a number of reasons relating to the conditions of the licence. In such cases Ofcom will normally publish a statement setting out the reasons for the revocation.
The following licences have been transferred to a new company who is now the legal licensee.
Licence Type | Previous Licensee | New Licensee | Service Name |
|---|---|---|---|
DTPS | The Community Channel | TCC Broadcasting Limited | TCC |
TLCS | E Entertainment UK Limited | NBCUniversal International Networks Limited | E! (Balkans) |
TLCS | E Entertainment UK Limited | NBCUniversal International Networks Limited | E! (Turkey, Cyprus, Greece) |
TLCS | E Entertainment UK Limited | NBCUniversal International Networks Limited | E! (Benelux) |
TLCS | E Entertainment UK Limited | NBCUniversal International Networks Limited | E! (Poland) |
TLCS | E Entertainment UK Limited | NBCUniversal International Networks Limited | E! (Slovenia) |
TLCS | E Entertainment UK Limited | NBCUniversal International Networks Limited | E! (Western Europe) |
TLCS | E Entertainment UK Limited | NBCUniversal International Networks Limited | Style (Turkey) |
TLCS | Sci Fi Channel Europe LLC | NBCUniversal International Networks Limited | Sci-Fi (Slovenia) |
TLCS | Sci Fi Channel Europe LLC | NBCUniversal International Networks Limited | Sci-Fi (Balkans exc. Slovenia) |
TLCS | Sci Fi Channel Europe LLC | NBCUniversal International Networks Limited | Sci-Fi (Poland) |
TLCS | Sci Fi Channel Europe LLC | NBCUniversal International Networks Limited | Universal Channel (Poland) |
TLCS | Plus Media TR Limited | MN9 TV Broadcasting Ltd | TV8 INT |
The following licensees have changed the name of their service.
Licence Type | Licensee | Previous Service Name | New Service Name |
|---|---|---|---|
TLCS | The Walt Disney Company Limited | Disney Spiderman | Disney Mickey & Pals |
TLCS | Filmbox International Limited | Filmbox | Kino TV |
TLCS | Filmbox International Limited | Filmbox Premium | Filmbox Premium HD |
TLCS | A2Z Arabia.com Limited | A2Z Arabia | A2Z Arabia TV |
TLCS | Sky Uk Limited | Sky Cinema Sci-Fi & Horror | Sky Cinema Sci-Fi |
TLCS | Sky UK Limited | Sky Sports Cricket (Republic of Ireland Feed) | Sky Sports Football (ROI Feed) |
TLCS | Sky UK Limited | Sky Sports Action (ROI Feed) | Sky Sports Arena (ROI Feed) |
TLCS | Sky UK Limited | Sky Cinema Star Wars | Sky Cinema Greats |
TLCS | DM Global Media Limited | DM News Plus | DM HD |
TLCS | Channel 7 Limited | Channel 7 | GN TV UK |
TLCS | CSC Media Group Limited | Kik+ | Kik Power |
TLCS | RHF Productions Limited | Style and Fashion | Price Crash |
TLCS – Television Licensable Content Service Licence
DTPS – Digital Television Programme Services Licence
L-DTPS – Local Digital Television Programme Services Licence
PSDTPS – Public Service Digital Television Programme Services Licence
Licence Type | Licensee | Service Name |
|---|---|---|
TLCS | Galaxy TV Limited | Galaxy TV |
TLCS | Invivo Entertainment UK Limited | XYMax |
TLCS | Invivo Entertainment UK Limited | XYMix |
TLCS | A2Z Arabia.com Limited | A2Z Arabia |
TLCS | 4 Dimensions Media Network Ltd | ANA HD |
TLCS | Blue Start Bond Limited | Max Kids |
TLCS | Al-Shirkatul Islamiyyah | MTA International Africa 1 |
TLCS | Al-Shirkatul Islamiyyah | MTA International Africa 2 |
TLCS | Pure Media Corporation Limited | TVO Shopping |
TLCS | KM Television Limited | KMTV – TV Made for Kent |
TLCS | Channel 7 Limited | Channel 7 |
TLCS | Ride Television Network Inc | RIDE TV |
TLCS | Media 2009 Limited | Fatstone TV |
TLCS | Discovery Corporate Services Limited | Discovery Family (French feed) (HD) |
Full contact details (by channel name) are available on Ofcom’s website under Ofcom Licensing / Television Broadcast Licensing.
The following services are no longer licensed.
The relevant licence is either:
Licence Type | Licensee | Service Name |
|---|---|---|
TLCS | Ariana Radio & Television Network | Ariana International |
TLCS | PAK (UK) TV Limited | PTV Prime |
TLCS | The Africa Channel Limited | The Africa Channel |
TLCS | Millennium Broadcasting Ltd | Ezgi |
TLCS | Millennium Broadcasting Ltd | Kanal 7 Avrupa |
TLCS | Millennium Broadcasting Ltd | TVT |
Ofcom can also revoke licences for a number of reasons relating to the conditions of the licence. In such cases Ofcom will normally publish a statement setting out the reasons for the revocation.
The following licences have been transferred to a new company who is now the legal licensee.
Licence Type | Previous Licensee | New Licensee | Service Name |
|---|---|---|---|
DTPS | ITV Digital Channels Limited | CBS AMC Networks UK Channels Partnership | The Store (DTT) |
TLCS | Alfratv Limited | Body in Balance Network Ltd | Body in Balance |
The following licensees have changed the name of their service.
Licence Type | Licensee | Previous Service Name | New Service Name |
|---|---|---|---|
DTPS | Global Music Television | Heart Summer | Heart TV |
TLCS | RHF Productions Limited | Xrated Couples | Television X Pay-Per-Night |
TLCS | RHF Productions Limited | Craft Market | Crafting Market |
TLCS | Modern Times Group MTG | Viasat Sport Norway | Viasport + |
| TLCS | Modern Times Group MTG | Viasat Fotboll (Norway) | Viasport 1 (Norway) |
TLCS | Geo TV Limited | GEO TEZ | GEO Kahani |
TLCS | STAR India Private Limited | Star Life OK | Star Bharat |
TLCS | RHF Productions Limited | Cruise Savers TV | Style & Fashion |
TLCS | Sky UK Limited | Sky Cinema Superheroes | Sky Cinema Star Wars |
TLCS | Sky UK Limited | Sky Sports PL | Sky Sports PL (HD) |
TLCS | Sky UK Limited | Sky Sports Golf | Sky Sports Golf (HD) |
TLCS | Sky UK Limited | Sky Sports Main Event (Republic of Ireland feed) (HD) | Sky Sports Main Event (ROI) |
TLCS | Sky UK Limited | Sky Sports News HQ (HD) | Sky Sports News (HD) |
TLCS | Sky UK Limited | Sky Sports Cricket | Sky Sports Cricket (HD) |
TLCS | Sky UK Limited | Sky Sports Action | Sky Sports Action (HD) |
TLCS | Sky UK Limited | Sky Sports News HQ (HD) (Republic of Ireland feed) | Sky Sports News (ROI) |
| TLCS | Playboy TV UK/Benelux Limited | XXX Swingers | XXX Age Gap |
TLCS - Television Licensable Content Service Licence
DTPS – Digital Television Programme Services Licence
L-DTPS – Local Digital Television Programme Services Licence
PSDTPS – Public Service Digital Television Programme Services Licence
| Licence Type | Licensee | Service Name |
|---|---|---|
TLCS | Sky UK Limited | Sky Sports Arena |
TLCS | Sky UK Limited | Sky Sports Football |
TLCS | Sky UK Limited | Sky Sports Extra |
TLCS | Freesports Limited | FreeSports |
TLCS | Sky UK Limited | Sky Atlantic VIP |
Full contact details (by channel name) are available on Ofcom’s website under Ofcom Licensing / Television Broadcast Licensing.
The following services are no longer licensed.
The relevant licence is either:
Licence Type | Licensee | Service Name |
|---|---|---|
TLCS | Plus Media TR Limited | Ezo TV |
Ofcom can also revoke licences for a number of reasons relating to the conditions of the licence. In such cases Ofcom will normally publish a statement setting out the reasons for the revocation.
The following licences have been transferred to a new company who is now the legal licensee.
Licence Type | Previous Licensee | New Licensee | Service Name |
|---|---|---|---|
TLCS | The Craft Channel Limited | JSBTV Limited | Shopping Nation |
The following licensees have changed the name of their service.
Licence Type | Licensee | Previous Service Name | New Service Name |
|---|---|---|---|
TLCS | Viasat World Limited | TV1000 Russian Kino International | TV1000 World Kino |
TLCS | Playboy TV UK/Benelux Limited | XXX Real Wives | XXXSummerLust |
TLCS | Egypt Broadcasting Corporation Ltd | TANWEER TV | ASWAT TV |
TLCS | Txt Me TV Limited | Playboy TV Chat | Xpanded TV2 |
TLCS | HUM Network UK Ltd | HUM GOLD | HUM MASALA |
DTPS | Showbiz TV & Media Limited | Showbiz | TV Warehouse |
DTPS | Rocks & Co UK Limited | Rocks and Co | Rocks & Co Showcase |
TLCS | RHF Productions Limited | The Dept Store | Craft Market |
TLCS | STAR India Private Limited | Star Life OK | Star Bharat |
TLCS | Sky UK Limited | Sky Sports 1 HD | Sky Sports Main Event |
TLCS | Sky UK Limited | Sky Sports 2 HD | Sky Sports Cricket |
TLCS | Sky UK Limited | Sky Sports 3 | Sky Sports Action |
TLCS | Sky UK Limited | Sky Sports 4 | Sky Sports The Open |
TLCS | Sky UK Limited | Sky Sports 5 | Sky Sports PL |
TLCS | Sky UK Limited | Sky Cinema Star Wars | Sky Cinema Superhero |
TLCS | Sky UK Limited | Sky Sports 1 | Sky Sports Main Event |
TLCS | Sky UK Limited | Sky Sports 2 | Sky Sports Cricket |
TLCS | Sky UK Limited | Sky Sports 1 (RoI Feed) | Sky Sports Main Event (ROI Feed) |
TLCS | Sky UK Limited | Sky Sports 2 HD (RoI Feed) | Sky Sports Cricket (ROI Feed) |
TLCS | Sky UK Limited | Sky Sports 3 (ROI Feed) | Sky Sports Action (ROI Feed) |
TLCS | Sky UK Limited | Sky Sports 4 (ROI Feed) | Sky Sports Golf (ROI Feed) |
TLCS | Sky UK Limited | Sky Sports 5 (ROI Feed) | Sky Sports PL (ROI Feed) |
TLCS | Sunshine Cruise Holidays Limited | Cruise Deals TV | Cruise1st.tv |
TLCS | Sky UK Limited | Sky The Open | Sky Sports Golf |
TLCS | Information TV Ltd | Showcase 3 | Aqua Showcase |
TLCS - Television Licensable Content Service Licence
DTPS – Digital Television Programme Services Licence
L-DTPS – Local Digital Television Programme Services Licence
PSDTPS – Public Service Digital Television Programme Services Licence
Licence Type | Licensee | Service Name |
|---|---|---|
TLCS | British Telecommunications Plc | BT Sport |
RTSL-E | Ravensbourne College | SE10 TV |
TLCS | Viacom18 Media Private Limited | MTV BEATS |
TLCS | Media Broadcasting Network Ltd | MiniMax |
DTPS (additional service added) | Discovery Corporate Services Limited | Quest Red +1 |
Full contact details (by channel name) are available on Ofcom’s website under Ofcom Licensing / Television Broadcast Licensing.
The following services are no longer licensed.
The relevant licence is either:
Licence Type | Licensee | Service Name |
|---|---|---|
TLCS | STV Edinburgh Limited | STV Edinburgh |
TLCS | Square One Communications Limited | Babes from TV |
DTPS | The Craft Channel Limited | The Craft Channel |
TLCS | HSTV Media Limited | Home & Leisure TV |
DTPS | Hochanda Ltd | Hochanda Choice |
DTPS | Information TV | Front Runner TV |
TLCS | Vodafone Limited | Vodafone TV |
TLCS | Vodafone Limited | Vodafone TV Barker |
Ofcom can also revoke licences for a number of reasons relating to the conditions of the licence. In such cases Ofcom will normally publish a statement setting out the reasons for the revocation.
The following licences have been transferred to a new company who is now the legal licensee.
None.
The following licensees have changed the name of their service.
Licence Type | Licensee | Previous Service Name | New Service Name |
|---|---|---|---|
TLCS | SPTI Networks Eastern Europe (UK) Limited | Sony Entertainment Television (Baltics) HD | Sony Channel (EE) |
TLCS | Playboy TV UK/Benelux Limited | XXX Taboo | XXX StepFam |
TLCS | Columbia Pictures Corporation Ltd | Sony Entertainment Television (Germany) | Sony Channel (Germany) |
Licence Type | Area | Service start date |
|---|---|---|
L-DTPS | Carlisle | 12 July 2017 |
L-DTPS | Salisbury | 19 July 2017 |
L-DTPS | Guildford | 26 July 2017 |
L-DTPS | Scarborough | 31 July 2017 |
Full contact details and accounts of decision (by location) are available on Ofcom’s website under Ofcom Licensing / Local TV Licensing.
Licence Type | Licensee | Service Name |
|---|---|---|
Television Licensable Content Service Licence (TLCS) | Arti TV Limited | Arti TV |
TLCS | Asia T.V. Limited | &Pictures |
TLCS | Asia T.V. Limited | Zee One (Poland) |
TLCS | Asia T.V. Limited | Zee Tamil |
TLCS | Information TV Ltd | Front Runner 2 |
TLCS | United Broadcasting Networks Ltd | Cinemax 1 |
TLCS | United Broadcasting Networks Ltd | Kids 1 |
TLCS | Vice UK TV Limited | VICELAND |
Full contact details (by channel name) are available on Ofcom’s website under Ofcom Licensing / Television Broadcast Licensing.
The following services are no longer licensed.
The relevant licence is either:
Licence Type | Licensee | Service Name |
|---|---|---|
TLCS | Discovery Communications Europe Limited | Discovery Channel (Middle East Africa & Turkey) |
TLCS | Discovery Communications Europe Limited | TLC HD (Mediterranean & Middle East) |
TLCS | Kensington Project Management Limited | IQTV |
TLCS | Kingdom Media Limited | Kingdom Europe |
Ofcom can also revoke licences for a number of reasons relating to the conditions of the licence. In such cases Ofcom will normally publish a statement setting out the reasons for the revocation.
The following licences have been transferred to a new company who is now the legal licensee.
None
The following licensees have changed the name of their service.
Licence Type | Licensee | Previous Service Name | New Service Name |
|---|---|---|---|
TLCS | Scripps Networks International (UK) Limited | Travel Channel EMEA | Travel Channel (EMEA) |
TLCS | Scripps Networks International (UK) Limited | Travel Channel Poland | Travel Channel (Poland) |
TLCS | Scripps Networks International (UK) Limited | Travel Channel | Travel Channel (UK Sat SD) |
TLCS | Scripps Networks International (UK) Limited | Fine Living Network | Fine Living Network (EMEA) |
TLCS | Scripps Networks International (UK) Limited | Travel Channel HD (Europe) | SNI I |
TLCS | Scripps Networks International (UK) Limited | Food Network | Food Network (UK Sat SD) |
TLCS | Scripps Networks International (UK) Limited | Travel Channel EMEA 2 | SNI 2 |
TLCS | Scripps Networks International (UK) Limited | Food Network HD | SNI 3 |
TLCS | Scripps Networks International (UK) Limited | Polsat Food Network | Food Network (Poland) |
We granted the Local Digital Television Programme Services Licence (L-DTPS) licence for Maidstone, with a start date for the service of 10 July 2017.
Full contact details and accounts of decision (by location) are available on Ofcom’s website under Ofcom Licensing / Local TV Licensing.
Television services licensed in this period
Licence Type | Licensee | Service Name |
TLCS101918BA/1 | Viasat World Limited | Viasat Explore (CEE) |
TLCS101859BA/1 | The Walt Disney Company Limited | Disney Junior (French Language Service) |
Full contact details (by channel name) are available on Ofcom’s website under Ofcom Licensing / Television Broadcast Licensing.
Television services that have ceased to be licensed (handed back or revoked) in this period
The following services are no longer licensed.
The relevant licence is either:
Licence Type | Licensee | Service Name |
TLCS001746 | Glenford Partners LLP Limited | CandyMan |
TLCS001128 | CBS AMC Networks UK Channels Partnership | Reality TV |
TLCS000889 | CBS AMC Networks EMEA Channels Partnership | CBS Drama (Polish) |
TLCS100910 | Magine UK Ltd | Magine TV |
TLCS001314 | Yol Media Limited | Yol TV |
Ofcom can also revoke licences for a number of reasons relating to the conditions of the licence. In such cases Ofcom will normally publish a statement setting out the reasons for the revocation.
Licence transfers
The following licences have been transferred to a new company who is now the legal licensee.
Licence Type | Previous Licensee | New Licensee | Service Name |
DTPS000015BA/4 | MTV Networks Europe | Viacom International Media Networks U.K. Limited | VIVA |
TLCS000182BA | MTV Networks Europe | Viacom International Media Networks U.K. Limited | MTV |
TLCS000276BA | MTV Networks Europe | Viacom International Media Networks U.K. Limited | MTV Base |
TLCS000275BA | MTV Networks Europe | Viacom International Media Networks U.K. Limited | MTV Classic |
TLCS000429BA | MTV Networks Europe | Viacom International Media Networks U.K. Limited | MTV Dance |
TLCS000274BA | MTV Networks Europe | Viacom International Media Networks U.K. Limited | MTV Hits |
TLCS000944BA | MTV Networks Europe | Viacom International Media Networks U.K. Limited | MTV (Ireland) |
TLCS000238BA | MTV Networks Europe | Viacom International Media Networks U.K. Limited | MTV Live HD |
TLCS001192BA | MTV Networks Europe | Viacom International Media Networks U.K. Limited | MTV Music |
TLCS001013BA | MTV Networks Europe | Viacom International Media Networks U.K. Limited | MTV Music 24 |
TLCS100096BA | MTV Networks Europe | Viacom International Media Networks U.K. Limited | MTV Music (ROI feed) |
TLCS000259BA | MTV Networks Europe | Viacom International Media Networks U.K. Limited | MTV Rocks |
TLCS000352BA/2 | MTV Networks Europe | Viacom International Media Networks U.K. Limited | MTV France |
TLCS000982BA
| MTV Networks Europe | Viacom International Media Networks U.K. Limited | MTV Hits |
TLCS100013BA | MTV Networks Europe | Viacom International Media Networks U.K. Limited | Paramount Channel France |
TLCS000076BA | MTV Networks Europe | Viacom International Media Networks U.K. Limited | VH1
|
TLCS000586BA | MTV Networks Europe | Viacom International Media Networks U.K. Limited | VIVA |
TLCS001480BA/3 | Rocks & Co. Productions Limited | Rocks & Co UK Limited | Rocks and Co |
Service Name Changes
The following licensees have changed the name of their service.
Licence Type | Licensee | Previous Service Name | New Service Name |
TLCS100345 | STV Glasgow Limited | STV Glasgow | STV 2 |
TLCS100907 | Discovery Corporate Services Limited | Animal Planet (Slovakian feed) | Quest Red (UK 2) |
TLCS100909 | Discovery Corporate Services Limited | Discovery Channel (Slovakian feed) | Quest UK (2) |
DTPS000108 | British Telecommunications Plc | BT Preview | BT Preview HD |
DTPS000108 | British Telecommunications Plc | BT Showcase | BT Showcase HD |
TLCS001755 | British Communications Plc | BT TV Preview | BT TV Preview HD |
TLCS100855 | British Communications Plc | BT Showcase | BT Showcase HD |
TLCS101721 | Information TV Limited | TV Cruise Showcase | Shop Nation |
TLCS101231 | Viasat World Limited | Viasat Explore & Crime MENA | Viasat Explore & Life MENA |
Local TV (L-DTPS) licences awarded in this period
The following L-DTPS licences have been granted:
Licence Type | Licensee | Service Name | Commencement Date |
L-DPTS100081 | Made in Liverpool 2016 Ltd | Made in North Wales | 18 April 2017 |
Full contact details and accounts of decision (by location) are available on Ofcom’s website under Ofcom Licensing / Local TV Licensing.
TLCS - Television Licensable Content Service Licence
DTPS – Digital Television Programme Services Licence
L-DTPS – Local Digital Television Programme Services Licence
PSDTPS – Public Service Digital Television Programme Services Licence
Television services licensed in this period
Licence Type | Licensee | Service Name |
TLCS | Discovery Corporate Services Limited | Quest Red |
TLCS | Discovery Corporate Services Limited | Discovery Channel (Latvian feed) |
DTPS | Discovery Corporate Services Limited | Quest Red |
TLCS | Expert Media Partners Limited | Irish TV UK |
TLCS | Global Media Circulating Limited | Iran International |
TLCS | Invivo Entertainment UK Limited | XY Plus |
TLCS | Iroko Partners Limited | Iroko Music |
DTPS | Viacom18 Media Private Limited | Colors HD |
Full contact details (by channel name) are available on Ofcom’s website under Ofcom Licensing / Television Broadcast Licensing.
Television services that have ceased to be licensed (handed back or revoked) in this period
The following services are no longer licensed.
The relevant licence is either:
Licence Type | Licensee | Service Name |
TLCS | AmenTV Global Venture Limited | AGN |
TLCS | Armenia TV CJSC | Armenia TV Satellite |
TLCS | CBS AMC Networks EMEA Channels Partnership | CBS Drama (Poland) |
TLCS | CBS AMC Networks UK Channels Partnership | Reality TV |
TLCS | Filmon TV Limited | FoTV |
TLCS | Magine UK Limited | Magine TV |
Ofcom can also revoke licences for a number of reasons relating to the conditions of the licence. In such cases Ofcom will normally publish a statement setting out the reasons for the revocation.
Licence transfers
The following licences have been transferred to a new company who is now the legal licensee.
Licence Type | Previous Licensee | New Licensee | Service Name |
TLCS | GoGetSale Limited | International Broadcasting Limited | Canli TV |
TLCS | GoGetSale Limited | International Broadcasting Limited | Cinenom |
TLCS | GoGetSale Limited | International Broadcasting Limited | EN TV |
TLCS | GoGetSale Limited | International Broadcasting Limited | HD Film |
TLCS | GoGetSale Limited | International Broadcasting Limited | Sinema Max |
TLCS | GoGetSale Limited | International Broadcasting Limited | Zimane Pop |
TLCS | GoGetSale Limited | Global TV Broadcasting Limited | Favori |
TLCS | GoGetSale Limited | Global TV Broadcasting Limited | N Movies |
TLCS | GoGetSale Limited | Global TV Broadcasting Limited | Nova Cinema |
TLCS | GoGetSale Limited | Global TV Broadcasting Limited | Play Animal |
TLCS | GoGetSale Limited | Global TV Broadcasting Limited | Potpori |
TLCS | GoGetSale Limited | Global TV Broadcasting Limited | Wild West |
TLCS | KM TV Limited | International Broadcasting Limited | Nova TV |
TLCS | KM TV Limited | International Broadcasting Limited | Safran TV |
TLCS | KM TV Limited | International Broadcasting Limited | Teletime TV |
TLCS | KM TV Limited | Global TV Broadcasting Limited | Fashion Elite |
TLCS | KM TV Limited | Global TV Broadcasting Limited | F Plus TV |
TLCS | KM TV Limited | Global TV Broadcasting Limited | iFilm |
Service Name Changes
The following licensees have changed the name of their service.
Licence Type | Licensee | Previous Service Name | New Service Name |
TLCS | Entertainment Networks (UK) Limited | Sony Entertainment Television (UK/Malta)(+1) | Sony Channel (UK/Malta)(+1) |
PSDTPS | ITV Broadcasting Limited | Yorkshire | ITV HD (Yorkshire and Lincolnshire) |
TLCS | ITV Broadcasting Limited | East of England ITV HD | ITV HD (South and South East of England and East England) |
PSDTPS | ITV Broadcasting Limited | ITV (Channel Television) | Channel TV HD |
Local TV (L-DTPS) licences awarded in this period
The following L-DTPS licences have been granted:
Licence Type | Licensee | Service Name | Commencement Date |
L-DTPS | That’s Berkshire Limited | That’s Reading | 03 May 2017 |
L-DTPS | That’s Hampshire Limited | That’s Basingstoke | 23 May 2017 |
L-DTPS | Made Television Limited | Made in Teesside | 30 March 2017 |
Full contact details and accounts of decision (by location) are available on Ofcom’s website under Ofcom Licensing / Local TV Licensing.
TLCS - Television Licensable Content Service Licence
DTPS – Digital Television Programme Services Licence
L-DTPS – Local Digital Television Programme Services Licence
PSDTPS – Public Service Digital Television Programme Services Licence
Television services licensed in this period
Licence Type | Licensee | Service Name |
TLCS | GoGetSale Limited | Yore TV |
TLCS | GoGetSale Limited | Meta TV |
TLCS | GoGetSale Limited | Sultan Film |
TLCS | IMG Media Ltd | EDGEsport |
TLCS | MSM Asia Limited | Sony Mix |
TLCS | MSM Asia Limited | Sony Pal |
TLCS | MSM Asia Limited | Sony Max 2 |
TLCS | Turner Broadcasting System Europe Limited | TNT (Norway) |
TLCS | Turner Broadcasting System Europe Limited | TNT (Denmark) |
TLCS | Turner Broadcasting System Europe Limited | TNT (Sweden) |
Full contact details (by channel name) are available on Ofcom’s website under Ofcom Licensing / Television Broadcast Licensing.
Television services that have ceased to be licensed (handed back or revoked) in this period
The following services are no longer licensed.
The relevant licence is either:
Licence Type | Licensee | Service Name |
TLCS | ARY Network Limited | ARY Digital |
TLCS | ARY Network Limited | QTV Islamic Education Channel |
TLCS | ARY Network Limited | ARY News |
TLCS | ARY Network Limited | ARY World News |
TLCS | ARY Network Limited | ARY QTV |
TLCS | ARY Network Limited | ARU Entertainment |
TLCS | CEE Broadcasting Limited | FEM3 |
TLCS | Live TV Limited | Storm |
TLCS | Plus Media TR Limited | Sevda TV |
TLCS | Plus Media TR Limited | Hit TV |
TLCS | Plus Media TR Limited | Ritmix TV |
TLCS | Plus Media TR Limited | Tekdamar TV |
TLCS | Plus Media TR Limited | Megacan TV |
TLCS | Plus Media TR Limited | Chinko TV |
TLCS | Plus Media TR Limited | Megam TV |
TLCS | Plus Media TR Limited | Ruzgar TV |
Ofcom can also revoke licences for a number of reasons relating to the conditions of the licence. In such cases Ofcom will normally publish a statement setting out the reasons for the revocation.
Licence transfers
The following licences have been transferred to a new company who is now the legal licensee.
Licence Type | Previous Licensee | New Licensee | Service Name |
TLCS | Turner Broadcasting System Europe Limited | NewInCCO 1411 Limited | TruTV |
DTPS | Turner Broadcasting System Europe Limited | NewInCCO 1411 Limited | TruTV; TruTV +1 |
Service Name Changes
The following licensees have changed the name of their service.
Licence Type | Licensee | Previous Service Name | New Service Name |
TLCS | AETN UK Limited | History Romania SD | History (Romania) HD |
TLCS | Fox Networks Group (UK) Ltd | FOX+ | FOX+1 |
Local TV (L-DTPS) licences awarded in this period
The Table of Broadcasting Stations for Multiplex L was varied on 23 February 2017
Full contact details and accounts of decision (by location) are available on Ofcom’s website under Ofcom Licensing / Local TV Licensing.
TLCS - Television Licensable Content Service Licence
DTPS - Digital Television Programme Services Licence
Licence Type | Licensee | Service Name |
TLCS | Alliance Media FZ LLC | Urdu1 Europe |
TLCS | Almogran Media Organisation | Mogran TV |
TLCS | Ausaf UK Limited | Ausaf TV |
TLCS | Information TV Ltd | TV Cruise Showcase |
TLCS | ION TV Limited | ION TV |
TLCS | JUS Broadcasting UK PVT Limited | JUS Punjabi |
TLCS | Reflex Media Limited | Sufi Channel |
TLCS | Sunbiz (PVT) Ltd | 7 News |
TLCS | Vice UK TV Limited | Viceland |
Full contact details (by channel name) are available on Ofcom’s website under Ofcom Licensing / Television Broadcast Licensing.
The following services are no longer licensed.
The relevant licence is either:
Licence Type | Licensee | Service Name |
TLCS | Arise Broadcasting Limited | Arise 360 |
TLCS | Arise Broadcasting Limited | Arise News |
DTPS | Arise Broadcasting Limited | Arise News |
TLCS | British Telecommunications Plc | BT Sport Extra 7 |
TLCS | CEE Broadcasting Ltd | Spiller TV |
Ofcom can also revoke licences for a number of reasons relating to the conditions of the licence. In such cases Ofcom will normally publish a statement setting out the reasons for the revocation.
The following licences have been transferred to a new company who is now the legal licensee.
Licence Type | Previous Licensee | New Licensee | Service Name |
DTAS | Connect TV Limited | Arqiva Limited | Connect (Various) |
The following licensees have changed the name of their service.
Licence Type | Licensee | Previous | New |
TLCS | Sky UK Limited | Sky Sports Darts HD | Sky Sports 3 HD |
TLCS | Star China Media Limited | CCTV News | CGTN |
TLCS | Sunshine Cruise Holidays Limited | TV Cruise Channel | Cruise Deals TV |
TLCS | UKTV Media Limited | Christmas GOLD | GOLD |
TLCS | UKTV Media Limited | Christmas GOLD | GOLD |
None
Full contact details and accounts of decision (by location) are available on Ofcom’s website under Ofcom Licensing / Local TV Licensing.
TLCS - Television Licensable Content Service Licence
DTPS - Digital Television Programme Services Licence
DTAS - Digital Television Additional Services Licence
| Licence Type | Licensee | Service Name |
| DTPS | CBS AMC Networks UK Channels Partnership | Horror Channel +1 |
| DTPS | CBS AMC Networks UK Channels Partnership | CBS Action +1 |
| TLCS | Discovery Corporate Services Limited | ID: Investigation Discovery (French Feed) (HD) |
| TLCS | Modern Times Group Limited (MTG) | Viasat Hockey (Finland) |
| DTPS | Hochanda Limited | Hochanda Choice |
| DTPS | Viacom18 Media Private Limited | Rishtey Cineplex |
Full contact details (by channel name) are available on Ofcom’s website under Ofcom Licensing / Television Broadcast Licensing
None.
None.
The following licensees have changed the name of their service.
| Licence Type | Licensee | Previous Service Name | New Service Name |
| TLCS | Discovery Corporate Services Limited | Discovery Life (Poland) | Discovery Life (Polish Feed) |
| TLCS | Discovery Corporate Services Limited | ID Investigation Discovery (Netherlands Feed) | ID Investigation Discovery (Netherlands Feed) (HD) |
| DTPS | Entertainment Networks (UK) Limited | Movie Mix | Sony Movie Channel |
| TLCS | Entertainment Networks (UK) Limited | Movie Mix | True Crime |
| TLCS | Channel 5 Broadcasting Limited | Spike | Spike +1 |
| TLCS | UKTV Media Limited | Christmas Food | Good Food |
| TLCS | Playboy TV UK/Benelux Limited | XXXbig&bouncy | XXX Swingers |
| TLCS | Ultimate......Hits Limited | NOW Music | NOW 80s |
TLCS - Television Licensable Content Service Licence
DTPS - Digital Television Programme Services Licence
Licence Type | Licensee | Service Name |
TLCS | Vice France TV Limited | VICELAND |
TLCS | Big Centre Television Broadcasting Ltd | Made in Birmingham |
TLCS | Tubed TV Ltd | Tubed TV |
DTPS | Tubed TV Ltd | Tubed TV |
Full contact details (by channel name) are available on Ofcom’s website under Ofcom Licensing / Television Broadcast Licensing
The following services are no longer licensed.
The relevant licence is either:
Licence Type | Licensee | Service Name |
TLCS | 24 Live UK Limited | 24 Live |
Ofcom can also revoke licences for a number of reasons relating to the conditions of the licence. In such cases Ofcom will normally publish a statement setting out the reasons for the revocation.
The following licences have been transferred to a new company who is now the legal licensee.
There were no licence transfers during this period.
The following licensees have changed the name of their service.
Licence Type | Licensee | Previous Service Name | New Service Name |
TLCS | Discovery Corporate Services Limited | Discovery Life (Poland) | Discovery Life (Polish Feed) |
TLCS | Discovery Corporate Services Limited | ID Investigation Discovery (Netherlands Feed) | ID Investigation Discovery (Netherlands Feed) (HD) |
TLCS | Sky UK Limited | Sky Movies Action | Sky Cinema Action |
TLCS | Sky UK Limited | Sky Movies Crime & Thriller | Sky Cinema Crime & Thriller |
TLCS | GoGetSale Limited | Atlas TV | Nova Cinema TV |
TLCS | GoGetSale Limited | Eskici TV | Ada TV |
TLCS | GoGetSale Limited | Sultan TV | Gonul TV |
TLCS | GoGetSale Limited | Raki TV | Canli TV |
TLCS | GoGetSale Limited | Korku TV | Cinenom TV |
TLCS | GoGetSale Limited | C Action TV | Sinemax TV |
TLCS | GoGetSale Limited | Awaza Kurdi TV | Potpori TV |
TLCS | GoGetSale Limited | The West TV | Wild West TV |
TLCS | GoGetSale Limited | Welat TV | Zimane Pop TV |
TLCS | GoGetSale Limited | Vizyon TV | Favori TV |
TLCS | GoGetSale Limited | Arti TV | EN TV |
TLCS | GoGetSale Limited | Fight TV | HD Film TV |
TLCS | GoGetSale Limited | Animal Box | Play Animal TV |
TLCS | GoGetSale Limited | ACINEMA TV | N Movies TV |
TLCS | Nickelodeon U.K. Limited | Nick Jr. Peppa (ROI feed) | Nick Jr. too (ROI feed) |
TLCS | Nickelodeon U.K. Limited | Nick Jr. Peppa | Nick Jr. too |
Other
The Table of Broadcasting Stations for Multiplex L was varied on 10 November 2016.
TLCS - Television Licensable Content Service Licence
| Licence Type | Licensee | Service Name |
| TLCS | Red Pepper Television & Media Limited | Cinemachi Movies |
| TLCS | Red Pepper Television & Media Limited | Smilie TV |
| TLCS | Virgin Media Limited | Virgin Media Pop-Up Channel |
Full contact details (by channel name) are available on Ofcom’s website under Ofcom Licensing / Television Broadcast Licensing.
The following services are no longer licensed.
The relevant licence is either:
| Licence Type | Licensee | Service Name |
| TLCS | CBSDisney India Broadcasting Limited | UMP Movies |
| TLCS | Versus Media Ltd | Levant TV |
Ofcom can also revoke licences for a number of reasons relating to the conditions of the licence. In such cases Ofcom will normally publish a statement setting out the reasons for the revocation.
The following licences have been transferred to a new company which is now the legal licensee.
None
The following licensees have changed the name of their service.
Licence Type | Licensee | Previous Service Name | New Service Name |
| TLCS | CSC Media Group Limited | True Movies +1 | True Christmas +1 |
| TLCS | Khalsa Television Limited | Khalsa TV | KTV |
| TLCS | Viacom18 Media Private Limited | Colors | Colors HD |
TLCS - Television Licensable Content Service Licence
Television services licensed in this period
Licence Type | Licensee | Service Name |
DTPS | AETN UK | Blaze +1 |
TLCS | Dove Media Ltd | China Channel |
Full contact details (by channel name) are available on Ofcom’s website under Ofcom Licensing / Television Broadcast Licensing.
Television services that have ceased to be licensed (handed back or revoked) in this period
The following services are no longer licensed.
The relevant licence is either:
Licence Type | Licensee | Service Name |
TLCS | CBS AMC EMEA Channels Partnership | CBS Drama |
TLCS | CBS AMC EMEA Channels Partnership | CBS Action |
TLCS | CBS AMC Networks UK Channels Partnership | CBS Action HD |
TLCS | CBS AMC Networks UK Channels Partnership | CBS Drama HD |
TLCS | Relativity Marketing Limited | Sin |
TLCS | Sci-Fi Channel Europe LLC | Syfy Universal (Benelux) |
TLCS | Sci-Fi Channel Europe LLC | 13th Street Universal (Benelux) |
Ofcom can also revoke licences for a number of reasons relating to the conditions of the licence. In such cases Ofcom will normally publish a statement setting out the reasons for the revocation.
Licence transfers
The following licences have been transferred to a new company who is now the legal licensee.
Licence Type | Previous Licensee | New Licensee | Service Name |
TLCS | Bay TV Liverpool Limited | Made in Liverpool 2016 Limited | Made in Liverpool |
L-DTPS | Bay TV Liverpool Limited | Made in Liverpool 2016 Limited | Made in Liverpool |
Service name changes
The following licensees have changed the name of their service.
Licence Type | Licensee | Previous Service Name | New Service Name |
TLCS | ITV Broadcasting Limited | ITV (Westcountry) | ITV (South West and West of England) |
TLCS | Mediabox Broadcasting International Limited | Madscreenbox | Gametoon Box |
TLCS | MTV Networks Europe | Paramount Channel (France) | Paramount Channel Decale (France) |
TLCS | NBCUniversal International Networks Ltd | Universal Channel (Hungary & Balkans) | DIVA (Balkans) |
TLCS | NBCUniversal International Networks Ltd | Universal Channel (Slovenia) | DIVA (Slovenia) |
TLCS | NBCUniversal International Networks Ltd | Universal Channel (Serbia) | DIVA (Serbia) |
TLCS | Nickelodeon U.K. Limited | Nick Jr. too (ROI feed) | Nick Jr. Peppa (ROI feed) |
TLCS | Nickelodeon U.K. Limited | Nick Jr. too | Nick Jr. Peppa |
TLCS | Playboy TV UK/Benelux Limited | XXX Amateurs | XXX Taboo |
TLCS - Television Licensable Content Service Licence
DTPS - Digital Television Programme Services Licence
L-DTPS – Local Digital Television Programme Services Licence
Television services licensed in this period
Licence Type | Licensee | Service Name |
TLCS | Bay TV Swansea Limited | Bay TV Swansea |
TLCS | Fan TV Limited | Fan TV |
DTPS | Information TV Ltd | Front Runner TV |
DTPS | Penny Street TV Limited | Clubland TV |
TLCS | Perform Investment Limited | DAZN |
TLCS | Perform Investment Limited | DAZN Football |
DTPS | The Craft Channel Limited | The Craft Channel |
TLCS | The Racing Partnership | TRP |
Full contact details (by channel name) are available on Ofcom’s website under Ofcom Licensing / Television Broadcast Licensing.
Television services that have ceased to be licensed (handed back or revoked) in this period
The following services are no longer licensed.
The relevant licence is either:
Licence Type | Licensee | Service Name |
TLCS | Bangla Multimedia Limited | Global Bangla TV |
TLCS | AMC Networks International Broadcasting Limited | Extreme Sports Channel |
Ofcom can also revoke licences for a number of reasons relating to the conditions of the licence. In such cases Ofcom will normally publish a statement setting out the reasons for the revocation.
Licence transfers
The following licences have been transferred to a new company who is now the legal licensee.
Licence Type | Previous Licensee | New Licensee | Service Name |
TLCS | Cloud Television One Ltd | CSC Media Group Limited | Starz |
TLCS | Discovery Networks Northern Europe Limited | Columbia Pictures Corporation Ltd | AXN (Germany, Switzerland, Austria) |
TLCS | Discovery Networks Northern Europe Limited | Columbia Pictures Corporation Ltd | AXN (Italy) |
TLCS | Discovery Networks Northern Europe Limited | Columbia Pictures Corporation Ltd | Animax |
TLCS | Discovery Networks Northern Europe Limited | Columbia Pictures Corporation Ltd | AXN Sci-Fi (Italy) |
TLCS | Discovery Networks Northern Europe Limited | Columbia Pictures Corporation Ltd | Sony Entertainment Television (Germany) |
Service name changes
The following licensees have changed the name of their service.
Licence Type | Licensee | Previous Service Name | New Service Name |
TLCS | AETN UK | CI (Africa) | BLAZE |
DTPS | AETN UK | Blaze | Blaze +1 |
TLCS | CEE Broadcasting Limited | SuperTV2 | Spiller TV |
TLCS | Iroko Partners Limited | Iroko World | ROK |
TLCS | Sky UK Limited | Sky Arts 2 (HD) | Sky Sports Mix (HD) |
TLCS | Sky UK Limited | Sky 3D | Sky Sports Mix |
None
Full contact details and accounts of decision (by location) are available on Ofcom’s website under Ofcom Licensing / Local TV Licensing.
TLCS - Television Licensable Content Service Licence
DTPS - Digital Television Programme Services Licence
Television services licensed in this period
Licence Type | Licensee | Service Name |
DTPS | AETN UK | Blaze |
TLCS | Channel Four Television Corporation | Film 4 (ROI feed) |
DTPS | Hochanda Ltd | Hochanda |
TLCS | Iroko Partners Limited | Iroko World |
TLCS | ITV Digital Channels Limited | ITV Box Office |
TLCS | Sahar Media Services Limited | E-1 |
TLCS | Sahar Media Services Limited | Great |
TLCS | Sunshine Cruise Holidays Limited | TV Cruise Channel |
TLCS | Vodafone Limited | Vodafone TV |
TLCS | Vodafone Limited | Vodafone TV Barker Channel |
Full contact details (by channel name) are available on Ofcom's website under Ofcom Licensing / Television Broadcast Licensing.
Television services that have ceased to be licensed (handed back or revoked) in this period
The following services are no longer licensed.
The relevant licence is either:
Licence Type | Licensee | Service Name |
TLCS | CEE Broadcasting Limited | PRO4 |
| TLCS | Discovery Corporate Services Limited | ID Investigation Discovery (Serbian feed) (HD) |
| TLCS | Discovery Corporate Services Limited | ID Investigation Discovery (Slovenian feed) (HD) |
| TLCS | Discovery Corporate Services Limited | TLC (Eastern Europe) (HD) |
Ofcom can also revoke licences for a number of reasons relating to the conditions of the licence. In such cases Ofcom will normally publish a statement setting out the
reasons for the revocation.
Licence transfers
The following licences have been transferred to a new company who is now the legal licensee.
None
Service name changes
The following licensees have changed the name of their service.
Licence Type | Licensee | Previous Service Name | New Service Name |
TLCS | British Telecommunications Plc | BT Sport Europe (HD) | BT Sport 4K UHD |
TLCS | British Telecommunications Plc | BT Sport Ultra HD | BT Sport 3 (HD) |
TLCS | Channel 5 Broadcasting Limited | Channel5+24 | My5 |
DTPS | Channel 5 Broadcasting Limited | Channel5+34 | My5 |
TLCS | CSC Media Group Limited | PopGirl | POP MAX |
DTPS | Global Music Television Limited | Heart TV | Heart Summer |
TLCS | Playboy TV UK/Benelux Limited | XXX Extreme | XXX Real Wives |
TLCS | Sky UK Limited | Sky Cinema Star Trek | Sky Cinema Harry Potter |
TLCS | Sky UK Limited | Sky Sports 1 | Sky Sports The Open |
TLCS | Sky UK Limited | Sky Sports 1 HD | Sky Sports The Open HD |
TLCS | Sky UK Limited | Sky Movies Showcase HD | Sky Cinema Hits HD |
TLCS | Sky UK Limited | Sky Movies Premiere | Sky Cinema Premiere |
TLCS | Sky UK Limited | Sky Movies Greats | Sky Cinema Greats |
TLCS | Sky UK Limited | Sky Movies Disney | Sky Cinema Disney |
TLCS | Sky UK Limited | Sky Movies Family | Sky Cinema Family |
TLCS | Sky UK Limited | Sky Movies Comedy | Sky Cinema Comedy |
TLCS | Sky UK Limited | Sky Moves Action & Thriller | Sky Cinema Action & Thriller |
TLCS | Sky UK Limited | Sky Movies Drama & Romance | Sky Cinema Drama & Romance |
TLCS | Sky UK Limited | Sky Movies Sci-Fi & Horror | Sky Cinema Sci-Fi & Horror |
TLCS | Sky UK Limited | Sky Movies Select | Sky Cinema Select |
Local TV (L-DTPS) licences awarded in this period
None
Full contact details and accounts of decision (by location) are available on Ofcom's website under Ofcom Licensing / Local TV Licensing.
TLCS - Television Licensable Content Service Licence
DTPS - Digital Television Programme Services Licence
Television services licensed in this period
Licence Type | Licensee | Service Name |
L-DTPS | Bay TV Swansea Limited | Bay TV Swansea |
TLCS | Eleven Sports Network Ltd | Eleven (BEL) |
TLCS | Eleven Sports Network Ltd | Eleven Extra (BEL) |
TLCS | Eleven Sports Network Ltd | Eleven Sports (BEL) |
TLCS | Eleven Sports Network Ltd | Eleven (POL) |
TLCS | Eleven Sports Network Ltd | Eleven Extra (POL) |
TLCS | Eleven Sports Network Ltd | Eleven Sports (POL) |
TLCS | NDTV Lifestyle Limited | NDTV Spice |
TLCS | New Delhi Television Limited | NDTV India |
TLCS | Number 1 TV and Media Ltd | NR1 Turk TV |
RTSL-E | Ravensbourne College | SE10 TV |
TLCS | Viacom18 Media Private Limited | Rishtey Cineplex |
TLCS | Vice UK TV Limited | Viceland |
Full contact details (by channel name) are available on Ofcom's website under Ofcom Licensing / Television Broadcast Licensing.
Television services that have ceased to be licensed (handed back or revoked) in this period
The following services are no longer licensed.
The relevant licence is either:
Licence Type | Licensee | Service Name |
TLCS | AMC Networks International Broadcasting Limited | Horror Channel (Italy) |
| TLCS | CEE Broadcasting Limited | TV2 |
| TLCS | BBC Worldwide Limited | BBC Knowledge (Italy) |
| TLCS | INX Media UK Limited | 9XM |
| TLCS | Jimjam Television Limited | JimJam (Italian) |
| TLCS | MTV Networks Europe | MTV Live HD |
Ofcom can also revoke licences for a number of reasons relating to the conditions of the licence. In such cases Ofcom will normally publish a statement setting out the
reasons for the revocation.
Licence transfers
The following licences have been transferred to a new company who is now the legal licensee.
None
Service name changes
The following licensees have changed the name of their service.
Licence Type | Licensee | Previous Service Name | New Service Name |
TLCS | Modern Times Group MTG Limited | ZTV | Viasat 6 |
| TLCS | Modern Times Group MTG Limited | TV2 Sport Premier League HD Denmark/Viasat Premier league (Sweden) | Viasat Sport Finland |
| TLCS | Modern Times Group MTG Limited | Viasat Promo | Viasat Ultra HD |
| TLCS | Modern Times Group MTG Limited | Viasat 3D | Viasat Sport Premium |
| TLCS | Scripps Networks International (UK) Limited | Travel Channel TV | Travel Channel EMEA |
| TLCS | Scripps Networks International (UK) Limited | Travel Channel (German) | Travel Channel EMEA 2 |
| TLCS | Scripps Networks International (UK) Limited | Travel Channel 2 | Travel Channel Poland |
| TLCS | STAR India Private Limited | STAR Jalsha | Star Utsav |
Local TV (L-DTPS) licences awarded in this period
None
Full contact details and accounts of decision (by location) are available on Ofcom's website under Ofcom Licensing / Local TV Licensing.
TLCS - Television Licensable Content Service Licence
DTPS - Digital Television Programme Services Licence
L-DTPS - Local Digital Television Programme Services Licence
RTSL-E - Restricted Television Service Licence (Event)
Television services licensed in this period
Licence Type | Licensee | Service Name |
TLCS | 5 Star Film Company Ltd | One World Television |
TLCS | Discovery Corporate Services Limited | Animal Planet (Netherlands) |
TLCS | Discovery Corporate Services Limited | Animal Planet HD (Netherlands feed) |
TLCS | Discovery Corporate Services Limited | Discovery Science HD (Netherlands feed) |
TLCS | Filmbox International Limited | Kino Polska International |
TLCS | Global Passion TV Ltd | Global Passion TV |
TLCS | GoGetSale Limited | C-Action TV |
TLCS | GoGetSale Limited | Eskici TV |
TLCS | GoGetSale Limited | Korku TV |
TLCS | GoGetSale Limited | Sultan TV |
TLCS | GoGetSale Limited | Raki TV |
TLCS | Kanshi TV Limited | Kanshi TV |
DTPS | KEEPITCOUNTRY.TV.LTD | Keep it Country |
TLCS | Khalsa Television Limited | Khalsa TV |
TLCS | Modern Times Group MTG Limited | ESports TV |
TLCS | Sahir Media Ltd | SEE TV |
DTPS | Vintage Entertainment Limited | Vintage TV |
Full contact details (by channel name) are available on Ofcom’s website under Ofcom Licensing / Television Broadcast Licensing.
Television services that have ceased to be licensed (handed back or revoked) in this period
The following services are no longer licensed.
The relevant licence is either:
Licence Type | Licensee | Service Name |
TLCS | Sumo TV Limited | Sumo TV |
Ofcom can also revoke licences for a number of reasons relating to the conditions of the licence. In such cases Ofcom will normally publish a statement setting out the
reasons for the revocation.
Licence transfers
The following licences have been transferred to a new company who is now the legal licensee.
None
Service name changes
The following licensees have changed the name of their service.
Licence Type | Licensee | Previous Service Name | New Service Name |
TLCS | British Telecommunications Plc | Angling TV | BT Showcase |
Local TV (L-DTPS) licences awarded in this period
None
Full contact details and accounts of decision (by location) are available on Ofcom’s website under Ofcom Licensing / Local TV Licensing.
TLCS - Television Licensable Content Service Licence
DTPS - Digital Television Programme Services Licence
Licence Type | Licensee | Service Name |
TLCS | AETN | CI Netherlands |
TLCS | AETN | H2 Poland |
TLCS | AETN | History Belgium |
TLCS | HSTV Media Limited | Home & Leisure TV |
TLCS | The Walt Disney Company Limited | Disney Junior (Benelux) |
Full contact details (by channel name) are available on Ofcom’s website under Ofcom Licensing / Television Broadcast Licensing.
The following services are no longer licensed.
The relevant licence is either:
Licence Type | Licensee | Service Name |
DTPS | 5 Star Film Company Ltd | One World Television |
TLCS | Executive Decision Ltd | Airfi |
TLCS | Plus Media TR Limited | Ani TV |
TLCS | Plus Media TR Limited | Civan TV |
TLCS | Plus Media TR Limited | Fresh TV |
TLCS | Plus Media TR Limited | Mastika TV |
Ofcom can also revoke licences for a number of reasons relating to the conditions of the licence. In such cases Ofcom will normally publish a statement setting out the
reasons for the revocation.
The following licences have been transferred to a new company who is now the legal licensee.
Licence Type | Previous Licensee | New Licensee | Service Name |
TLCS | Discovery Northern Europe Limited | Discovery Corporate Services Limited | 6eren |
TLCS | Discovery Northern Europe Limited | Discovery Corporate Services Limited | FEM |
TLCS | Discovery Northern Europe Limited | Discovery Corporate Services Limited | ID |
TLCS | Discovery Northern Europe Limited | Discovery Corporate Services Limited | Kanal 4 |
TLCS | Discovery Northern Europe Limited | Discovery Corporate Services Limited | Kanal 5 |
TLCS | Discovery Northern Europe Limited | Discovery Corporate Services Limited | Kanal 5 Denmark |
TLCS | Discovery Northern Europe Limited | Discovery Corporate Services Limited | Kanal 9 |
TLCS | Discovery Northern Europe Limited | Discovery Corporate Services Limited | Kanal 11 |
TLCS | Discovery Northern Europe Limited | Discovery Corporate Services Limited | MAX |
TLCS | Discovery Northern Europe Limited | Discovery Corporate Services Limited | Vox |
The following licensees have changed the name of their service.
Licence Type | Licensee | Previous Service Name | New Service Name |
TLCS | AmenTV Global Venture Limited | Amen TV | AGN |
TLCS | HUM Network UK Limited | Hum Masala Europe | HUM GOLD |
TLCS | Sky UK Limited | Sky Movies Harry Potter (HD) | Sky Movies Greats (HD) |
Local TV (L-DTPS) licences awarded in this period
None
Full contact details and accounts of decision (by location) are available on Ofcom’s website under Ofcom Licensing / Local TV Licensing.
TLCS - Television Licensable Content Service Licence
DTPS - Digital Television Programme Services Licence
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