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mirror.co.uk - Lucy Needham - BBC say TV licence sales performed 'very strongly' during the World Cup
BBC say TV licence sales performed 'very strongly' during the World Cup
Daily Mirror

The BBC said TV licence sales performed “very strongly” during the World Cup, after the broadcaster put a QR code for people to buy the licence during football matches. The latest BBC annual report showed that TV licences dropped by…

standard.co.uk - Arthur Ferridge - How to watch Spain vs Argentina for FREE: TV channel and live stream
How to watch Spain vs Argentina for FREE: TV channel and live stream
Evening Standard

The 2026 World Cup will come to a close this evening as Spain and Argentina face off in the final. Spain stunned popular favourites France in the semi-final, winning 2-0 thanks to goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Tottenham's Pedro Porro, but now face…

scmp.com - Tribune News Service - Why San Diego Comic-Con 2026 will see Marvel, HBO, Apple TV and more return
Why San Diego Comic-Con 2026 will see Marvel, HBO, Apple TV and more return
South China Morning Post

It is hard to keep a good convention down. One year after some of Hollywood's largest studios stayed away from Comic-Con International, they are back in force from July 23. The biggest of them all, Marvel Studios, will return to the 6,500-seat Hall…

nytimes.com - Dan Shanoff - After record-setting World Cup, Telemundo acquires U.S. TV rights to Champions League
After record-setting World Cup, Telemundo acquires U.S. TV rights to Champions League
The New York Times

In the wake of record-setting TV ratings during the 2026 World Cup, Telemundo has secured exclusive U.S. Spanish-language TV rights for all Union of European Football Associations men's soccer competitions, including the highly popular Champions…

engadget.com - Adnan Ahmed - Infrared tech is decades old - why does almost every TV remote use it?
Infrared tech is decades old - why does almost every TV remote use it?
Engadget

There's a good reason we haven't transitioned completely to Bluetooth remotes. The history of TV remotes is an interesting one. The very first remote control, known as the Lazy Bones, wasn't even wireless. It was introduced by Zenith Radio…

theguardian.com - Will Unwin - 'It was crap': Wayne Rooney's candour helps BBC in World Cup final TV battle
'It was crap': Wayne Rooney's candour helps BBC in World Cup final TV battle
The Guardian

“I thought it was crap,” Wayne Rooney surmised on BBC after enduring the half-time show. Amid tense final, the interval was always going to be prominent, theoretically bringing light to the shade. Why the two UK broadcasters felt the…

forbes.com - Erik Kain - What To Watch This Weekend: New Shows And Movies To Stream On Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, Apple TV And More
What To Watch This Weekend: New Shows And Movies To Stream On Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, Apple TV And More
Forbes

Credit: Universal / Apple TV / AMC Post updated on July 19, 2026. See updates below. Terrifying witches who bewitch unsuspecting travelers with cursed meat. Aged golf legends trying and failing to relive their glory days. Attractive young thieves…

engadget.com - Jason Schneider - Are OLED TVs still worth the premium in 2026?
Are OLED TVs still worth the premium in 2026?
Engadget

Or should you stick with a cheaper LCD? It depends. In 2026, many tech experts agree that OLED TVs are among the best you can buy. That makes sense: The technology is known for providing excellent color contrast with rich, inky blacks and…

theguardian.com - Michael Hogan - From Gary Lineker's revenge to the bizarre tale of a missing cat: the best viral TV moments of the World Cup
From Gary Lineker's revenge to the bizarre tale of a missing cat: the best viral TV moments of the World Cup
The Guardian

A stodgy final saw silky Spain deservedly beat cynical Argentina. Football wasn't coming home after all as England suffered semi-final heartbreak again, before salvaging some pride to finish third – their best World Cup finish since 1966.

mirror.co.uk - Kasra Moradi - Is the World Cup final on BBC or ITV - TV channel details for Spain vs Argentina
Is the World Cup final on BBC or ITV - TV channel details for Spain vs Argentina
Daily Mirror

Kick-off time: Spain and Argentina will battle for World Cup glory on Sunday, July 19, with kick-off scheduled for 8pm BST. The final will take place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, where football's biggest prize will be decided. How to watch in…

liverpoolecho.co.uk - Jamie Greer - BBC journalist and TV presenter Edward Stourton dies
BBC journalist and TV presenter Edward Stourton dies
Liverpool Echo

Broadcaster and journalist Edward Stourton has died aged 68. Mr Stourton, who had been diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2014, died on Saturday surrounded by his family, the BBC announced in a statement. Mr Stourton's career in journalism spanned…

express.co.uk - Michelle Marshall - Best TV farming show revealed as BBC dealt devastating blow
Best TV farming show revealed as BBC dealt devastating blow
Daily Express

Amanda Owen starred in Our Yorkshire Farm Express readers have been voting for the best farming show currently on screens as the BBC has been dealt a devastating blow. One show, in particular, was a clear frontrunner, while one of the least…

tomsguide.com - Christina Izzo - This legendary HBO Sunday night drama is 25 years old and still has TV's best finale
This legendary HBO Sunday night drama is 25 years old and still has TV's best finale
Tom's Guide

HBO (and by extension its streaming platform HBO Max) is home to some serious television heavyweights. We're talking 'The Sopranos,' 'Sex and the City,' ' Game of Thrones,' ' Succession ' and countless more. And one of the network's defining Sunday…

express.co.uk - Jasmine Carey - Prince Harry makes TV appearance with celebrity pal and quickly tells him off
Prince Harry makes TV appearance with celebrity pal and quickly tells him off
Daily Express

Prince Harry appeared on TV last night Prince Harry made a TV appearance last night after the World Cup 2026 final match. The Duke of Sussex joined host James Corden on Fox's “After Hours with James Corden”. On the show, James - who…

collider.com - Safwan Azeem - 10 Perfect Apple TV Shows With 5 Seasons or Less
10 Perfect Apple TV Shows With 5 Seasons or Less
Collider

Apple TV might not have the biggest streaming library, but it's definitely become one of the best places to find high-quality television. In fact, the platform houses some of the best original series of modern times and has steadily built an…

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