Freeview finally overtakes SkyDigital in popularity, though Sky will attempt to hit back by offering a subscription package that includes a small number of high definition channels at a rock bottom price in time for Christmas.
The BBC will secure a modest increase in the licence fee but will be forced to compromise on its plans to move departments to Manchester by having to refurbish and share some facilities with ITV at its Quay Street site along with constructing a new 'satellite' studio building.
Top Up TV ceases to exist after Channel Five (RTL) seizes control of some of its multiplex space for two more free-to-air channels and is forced to sell the unviable remainder as a result.
At least one shopping channel will go bust.
ITV's Bullseye revival gets 'respectable' ratings but will still be dropped after one series - Simon Shaps will be 'sideways promoted' as a consequence.
BBC One's new ident(s) will be excellent; ITV1's new ident(s) by contrast will (probably) be OK but nothing spectacular.
GCap gets bought out by a consortium.
Sales of DAB radio receivers stall despite a big marketing push.
Happy New Year!
