Television: information and reference

Can I use an Australian Freeview box in the UK?
Is it possible to use an Australian Freeview box in the UK? We find out.

Get rid of Sky TV and save money on your television
A typical Sky subscription costs much more than the television licence. We tell you how you can keep multichannel television - and the convenience of Sky+ - but remove the cost.

How much does the BBC make from overseas sales?
The BBC's commercial arm, BBC Worldwide, sells BBC content all over the place. How much does it make? You asked... we answered.

How to get other ITV channels on SkyDigital
Want to find out how to get ITV for Yorkshire, the Westcountry, and Scotland?

How to get rid of the 'press red' icon
Watch some channels on digital television, and you'll get a 'press red' graphic in the top-right of the screen. Here's how to get rid of it.

How to use US televisions and DVD players in the UK
Moving from the US to the UK? Do US televisions work in the UK? Discover how to make sure you can still watch your US DVDs on your US plasma television...

The most popular TV channels and programmes in the UK
Some useful links to help you find the most popular television channels and programmes in the UK.

TV licences compared across the world
How does the price of a TV licence differ across the world?

What kind of HDMI cable should I buy?
If you're taking the plunge into HD television, you're probably wondering which HDMI cable to buy. The answer might not be obvious.

Why the Olympics keeps buffering - and how to fix it
Why does the BBC iPlayer buffer? Why is live television particularly difficult to achieve online? And how can you fix it?