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Rest your eyes and wow your ears with the best podcasts on BBC Sounds

Did you know your Manhattan T3 or T3-R offers more than just the best of British telly? Thanks to BBC Sounds, you can also explore a wide range of podcasts, covering every interest under the sun. Not sure where to start? Check out our favourites

Alex
26 Jan • 4 min read

Best of British - 2021's Hottest New TV

Up to date on all the shows that mattered from 2020? Bored of rewatching your old favourites? We know the feeling - so to give you something to look forward to we've rounded up 5 of the hottest British shows which will be hitting our screens in 2021.

Steven
12 Jan • 5 min read

The T3-R v2 software is here

We’re delighted to announce that v2 of our T3-R software is out today, bringing BritBox and some of the most-requested features to the T3-R along with many other improvements and fixes.

Alex
16 Dec • 8 min read

Christmas TV Crossword

Think you know your Christmas TV? Put your knowledge to the test with the Manhattan TV Christmas Crossword.

Alex
16 Dec • 3 min read

BritBox is now available on Manhattan TV

It's one of the questions we get the most - can I access BritBox on a Manhattan TV box? And we're delighted to now be able to say yes - from today you can watch BritBox on the T3-R.

Steven
8 Dec • 4 min read

The Past and Present of Top Gear presenters

To celebrate all the entertainment it has given us over the years and this year's 29th series, we're taking a trip down memory lane to look back at three of the most memorable generations of Top Gear presenters.

Alex
7 Dec • 4 min read

Why we're called Manhattan TV

Ever wondered why we're called Manhattan TV? Grab a cuppa and a pack of biscuits and read on...

Alex
30 Nov • 4 min read

Top 5 Shows to ‘Telly-port’ Overseas

TV has been a great form of escapism for many of us, as we find ourselves spending more time in our homes. If a holiday abroad, or even a staycation wasn’t on the cards for you this year, don’t fret – these top travel programme picks will have you transported overseas from the comfort of your sofa

Steven
24 Nov • 4 min read

The Hidden Gems of My5

My5 is one of the unsung heroes of streaming - it’s there when you want to binge watch Storage Hunters on a rainy Sunday afternoon or are craving a new historical documentary to get your teeth into. But it’s got far more to offer than you’d think. In fact, it’s got a whole library of hidden gems nestled away beneath the surface.

Julian
4 Nov • 4 min read

Meet the new Manhattan TV

We've made some changes to how we look and sound - read on to find out all about the new Manhattan TV.

Alex
4 Nov • 5 min read

The best shows to watch in a weekend

There’s nothing we love more than those rare weekends where the stars align and you realise you can dedicate some serious time to watching great telly. Add in a comfy chair and some tasty snacks and you’ve got everything you need for an unforgettable weekend. But, then comes the big question, what should I watch?

Steven
3 Nov • 6 min read

Freeview or Freesat - which one’s for you?

Freeview and Freesat both offer all the great British TV you love – so how do you choose between them? Read on to find out.

Alex
2 Nov • 4 min read

Pausing Live TV - the reality

Remember those days when you had to dust off an old VHS tape, hope that the ‘video player’ was working, press a bunch of weird and wonderful buttons and then spend the rest of the day panicking. All that so you could watch your favourite show in two halves - one before dinner and the other after. Well thankfully, those days are long over.

Alex
2 Nov • 4 min read

Do I need to care about 4K and HDR?

4K and HDR are the hottest abbreviations in TV right now. But what do they actually mean? Let's find out.

Alex
1 Nov • 5 min read

Why being able to record your favourite TV still matters

It’s a question we get asked everyday: why should I get a set-top box that records to a Hard Drive if I can just stream what I want to watch from catch-up and on demand services?

Alex
30 Oct • 5 min read