ITV2 brands itself extra terrestrial

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ITV2, the digital channel of ITV, will roll out digital television services beginning December 7, 1998. ITV2, which is launching itself as the sixth terrestrial channel, also formed a deal with Cable & Wireless Communications to deliver ITV2 with a rate of 9.99-pounds-sterling from December 7. ITV2, which hopes to secure the same deals with Telewest and NTL, is expected to reach 500,000 homes with its digital service by end of 1999, increasing to between 5 million and 6 million by year 2003. ITV2 will be offering 1,100 original programming hours including the Champions League match.

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Will roll out digital television services beginning December 7, 1998

Services introduction, ITV Network Ltd. ITV2

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Sky News co-founder Jennings in shock exit

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Sky News' co-founder Nick Jennings, who is also the first foreign editor of the channel, has abruptly tendered his resignation. It is believed that Jennings' resignation has been triggered by disappointments over BSkyB's decision to exclude plans for an international news channel among the 200 digital channels launched by the broadcaster. Jennings engineered the establishment of a foreign desk and a daily international satellite news coverage at Sky News as well as the setting up of a staff bureaux abroad.

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Co-founder Nick Jennings, who is also the first foreign editor of the channel, abruptly tenders his resignation

Executive changes & profiles, British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC. Sky News

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