As of 22nd of December 2004, an upgrade to the NetGem Freeview receiver software has been made available.

For details of the upgrade, and information on how to install the latest version of software, see radioandtelly.co.uk/iplayerupdate.html

Who needs an iPod, when you can have a Zen Micro? Creative Labs impressive (and tiny!) little gadget is now available – think iPod but with FM Radio , recorder, contacts and calendar. Something for the Christmas list! Full review coming soon…

When the new DAB digital radios first came out, the prices were often well over £100. At the moment, Dixons are knocking out the excellent Grundig Opus DAB radio for less than £50. This stereo mains-powered DAB receiver has line-out sockets for connecting into a tape deck or hi-fi if required. A bargain, and a great Christmas pressy idea. More at radioandtelly.co.uk/dabreceivers.html#opus

A new gadget has just been launched that can add DAB radio to your existing hi-fi. This little box with it’s scrolling screen and remote control, plugs into your Hi-Fi setup and adds the new digital radio channels without having to buy a new hi-fi or full-size tuner. Details at radioandtelly.co.uk/dabreceivers.html#adapter

ITV3 is set to launch on Freeview on 1st November 2004.

A quick reminder that the third series of the Hitch-Hiker’s Guide to the Galaxy radio series is set to air on BBC Radio 4 on Tuesday 21st Sept at 6:30pm.

The original series was broadcast in March 1978, with the second series first being heard in January 1980. Twenty-four years later, we get to hear the “Tertiary phase”, recorded with many of the original series cast.

For more, see Radio 4′s Hitch-hikers page at www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/hitchhikers/

New page added: Information on how to watch and record TV and radio shows on your PC. See www.radioandtelly.co.uk/onyourpc.html

TalkSport and Premier Christian Radio have been added to the Freeview lineup.

Disney’s "Daytime" channel is to launch on 27th September 2004, under the name “ABC1″.

Coupling Series 4 is still airing on BBC2 – we’re due to see a very fast DVD & video release, as this will be available from 16th August. Save money by pre-ordering from Amazon

Disney’s ABC1 channel launches on Freeview on 27th September 2004. Initially, ABC1 be air from 6am to 6pm, mostly showing U.S shows including drama, comedy and serials.

ITV3 is scheduled to launch on Freeview on 1st November 2004, offering drama and soap.

Life, The Universe And Everything; So Long And Thanks For All The Fish and Mostly Harmless are to be dramatised for radio,with a nbew series starting on BBC Radio 4 in September 2004. Read more at BBCRadio 4 – The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy

Information on the BenQ JoyBee 120 range of small, light MP3 and FM radio devices added. See www.radioandtelly.co.uk/mobileaudio.html

Get free tickets to TV shows, or find out if there’s a chance of appearing on TV (a good stepping-stone to a job in television).
For listings and free tickets, go to www.beonscreen.com

According to a message in our forum, the BT version of the NetGem Freeview box should be compatible with TopUp TV cards in June this year. A great boost for this already excellent Freeview box. Priced at £65, this box supports Internet, email, webcam, mp3 and caller display.
www.radioandtelly.co.uk/iplayer.html

The Goodman GDB5 combined DAB digital radio and Freeview receiver became available today. After many months of waiting, this unit is now available, priced just under £100…

Available from: www.argos.co.uk

Details: Goodmans page

Discuss: R&T forum

Series 4 of Coupling is back! Starting on 10th May 2004 at 10:30pm, the fourth series of this excellent comedy is being shown on BBC3.

BBC3 is available on Freeview and
Sky Digital.

More on Coupling: Coupling TV Series.

Details of updates to the Radio and Telly site will be added here when they are made.

Ideal World (shopping channel) added to Freeview on channel 22.