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BBC launches its first augmented reality app with Civilisations AR
March 2, 2018 | David FarnorThe BBC continues to move into immersive and interactive online territory with the launch of its first augmented reality app, Civilisations AR.
Developed by BBC Research & Development, BBC Arts and Nexus Studios, the app features over 30 fascinating … Read More
2018 Winter Olympics breaks BBC iPlayer records
February 28, 2018 | David FarnorThe Pyeongchang 2018 Olympic Winter Games has set a new streaming record, become the most watched online Winter Games in the UK to date.
The BBC’s coverage of the tournament was streamed 22.2 million times across BBC Sport and BBC … Read More
The Assassination of Gianni Versace to premiere on 28th February
February 26, 2018 | David FarnorFollowing the BAFTA award-winning success of The People Vs OJ Simpson, American Crime Story returns to BBC Two this week, as its second season, The Assassination of Gianni Versace, finally gets a UK air date.
The show’s sophomore run will … Read More
BBC launches new BBC VR app with Damning the Nile documentary
February 21, 2018 | David FarnorThe BBC is launching a new BBC VR app with a brand new documentary, Damning the Nile.
The two-part VR news series explores the water politics of the titular river. Produced by BBC VR Hub and BBC News, it transports … Read More
Trailer: BBC and Netflix epic Troy: Fall of a City arrives this weekend
February 15, 2018 | David FarnorTroy: Fall of a City arrives this weekend on BBC One. The epic new series, co-produced by the Beeb and Netflix, is a visceral retelling of the fall of Troy in eight parts.
It is written by David Farr … Read More
BBC iPlayer views jump 11pc in record year
February 12, 2018 | David FarnorBBC iPlayer enjoyed a record year in 2017, as the streaming service saw its views jump 11 per cent.
The Beeb’s VOD platform has become a key part of the corporation’s reach in an increasingly digital age, as a growing … Read More
Black Mirror wins at 2018 Broadcast Awards
February 9, 2018 | David FarnorNetflix’s Black Mirror bagged a prize at the 2018 Broadcast Awards this week, on a night dominated by the BBC.
The dystopian anthology series, which Netflix poached from Channel 4, was crowned Best Single Drama for its episode San Junipero … Read More
Trailer: Netflix and BBC’s Requiem arrives this weekend
February 1, 2018 | David FarnorReqiuem, Netflix’s new co-production with the BBC arrives on our screens this weekend, and judging by its new trailer, it’s set to be an atmospheric box set.
The series follows young cellist Matilda, played by Lydia Wilson (Star Trek Beyond, … Read More
Ant and Dec and Doctor Foster win at 2018 National Television Awards
January 24, 2018 | David FarnorAnt and Dec and Doctor Foster were the big winners at the 2018 National Television Awards last night
The presenting duo, who have been on our screens ever since SM:TV Live on Saturday mornings, are one of the most popular … Read More
Festive box set boost delivers BBC iPlayer’s best ever week
January 8, 2018 | David FarnorA festive feast of box sets helped BBC iPlayer achieve its best week on record this Christmas.
Bringing the fight to Netflix, the Beeb’s catch-up service served up a whole host of box sets in December to bring binge-watching fans … Read More