BBC iPlayer
BBC iPlayer rolls out pause and resume across connected TVs
February 17, 2017 | David FarnorBBC iPlayer becomming more personal for connected TV viewers. People who sign-in to their BBC account on connected TVs will soon be able to resume watching an episode or series started on another device.
Initially available to viewers with YouView … Read More
“Treading water”: BBC iPlayer’s battle with Netflix and Amazon
February 3, 2017 | David FarnorBBC iPlayer needs to stop “treading water”, new research has warned, as the BBC’s catch-up service faces growing competition from Netflix and Amazon.
YouGov’s latest BrandIndex buzz rankings for the most positively talked about brands shows that BBC iPlayer remains … Read More
BBC iPlayer to release Simon Amstell’s Carnage
February 2, 2017 | David FarnorBBC iPlayer will release Simon Amstell’s directorial debut, Carnage.
The comedian, who once hosted Never Mind the Buzzcocks and co-wrote sitcom Grandma’s House, has now turned his hand to helming, with Carnage: Swallowing the Past, a tale set in utopian … Read More
EastEnders and Sherlock lead BBC iPlayer’s biggest ever festive season
January 14, 2017 | David FarnorBBC iPlayer had its biggest ever festive season this year, reveal new viewing figures, as EastEnders, Outnumbered and Sherlock brought audiences in by the million.
The long-running soap is always a major driver of activity on BBC iPlayer and Christmas … Read More
BBC iPlayer aims to be “number one online TV service”
January 11, 2017 | David FarnorBBC iPlayer is aiming to be the “number one online TV service” in the UK, BBC Director General Tony Hall declared today.
The Beeb’s streaming site is now almost 10 years ago, following its launch at the end of 2017, … Read More
Planet Earth II and Thirteen top iPlayer’s most popular shows of 2016
December 16, 2016 | David FarnorPlanet Earth II is the most popular show on BBC iPlayer in 2016, with the first episode alone being watched almost 4 million times.
The David Attenborough series started with a bang, as viewers were gripped by the sight of … Read More
BBC iPlayer streams Planet Earth II footage in Ultra HD and HDR
December 9, 2016 | David FarnorBBC iPlayer is streaming four stunning minutes of Planet Earth II footage in Ultra HD and HDR. Just in case David Attenborough’s show didn’t look impressive enough already.
The experimental footage marks the highest quality the BBC has ever broadcast … Read More
National Lottery draw leaves BBC One to stream live on iPlayer and Facebook
November 26, 2016 | David FarnorThe National Lottery draw results will no longer be broadcast live on BBC One, instead streaming live on BBC iPlayer and Facebook.
As part of a new three-year deal between Lottery organises Camelot and the BBC, the Lottery, which has … Read More
BBC iPlayer TV review: Frankie Boyle’s American Autopsy
November 16, 2016 | David FarnorFrankie Boyle. 5 years ago, those two words may well have sent a shiver down your spine. Something’s happened since his shock jock days, though. He’s not changed, but the medium has. BBC iPlayer has emerged as a natural home … Read More
Frankie Boyle reunites with BBC iPlayer for US election autopsy
October 20, 2016 | David FarnorFollowing the success of his Scottish Referendum and General Election Autopsy comedies, Frankie Boyle is reuniting with BBC iPlayer to dissect the 2016 US election.
American Autopsy will see the comedian at his acerbic best doing stand-up, review, discussion … Read More