TV since 1981

Events in this year Top 10 programmes 12 reported channels
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1990

Broadcasting Act sets up ITC & makes C4 a corporation
February
New Barb contract awarded jointly to AGB and RSMB
April
BSB satellite service begins
June
Barb Astra measurement begins
November
The Broadcasting Act 1990 published
Sky Television merges with BSB to form British Sky Broadcasting (BSkyB)