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BBC orders second season of Peter Kay’s Car Share
June 2, 2016 | David FarnorThe BBC has renewed Peter Kay’s Car Share for a second season.
The sitcom, which premiered exclusively on BBC iPlayer last year, remains BBC One’s most-watched new sitcom since 2011. As a box set, it received 3 million iPlayer requests … Read More
BBC says iPlayer-only content will continue, as cuts hit BBC Online
May 17, 2016 | David FarnorThe BBC has said that its original content for iPlayer will continue and that its BBC Food recipes will be saved – despite a wave of cuts to the corporation’s online arm.
The BBC announced this morning a heap of … Read More
EU deal to allow Brits to watch Netflix UK abroad?
May 16, 2016 | David FarnorA new deal between EU member states could mean that you will still be able to watch Netflix UK when abroad.
Proposals were “tentatively agreed” by countries within the European Union on Friday 13th May, reports Reuters, following the announcement … Read More
Britflix? BBC Netflix rival given the go-ahead by UK government
May 16, 2016 | David FarnorThe BBC’s plans to develop a Netflix rival has been given the go-ahead by the UK government.Read More
What does the white paper mean for the BBC?
May 12, 2016 | David FarnorThe government has published its white paper outlining its plans for the BBC’s future, including transparency over the top-paid talent and a new governing board to replace the BBC Trust.
The BBC’s current Royal Charter, its eighth, comes to an … Read More
Hay Festival follows in Shakespeare’s footsteps with live iPlayer streams
May 4, 2016 | David FarnorLast month, the BBC broke ground with its unprecedented Shakespeare Day Live, a day that saw events marking the 400th anniversary of the Bard’s death streaming live on iPlayer and a dedicated pop-up site around the world. Now, the Hay … Read More
BBC iPlayer to introduce subscription fees?
April 30, 2016 | David FarnorBBC iPlayer could introduce a trial subscription fee for some programmes, under new government proposals.
Culture Secretary John Whittingdale, who will publish a white paper on the future of the BBC in May, is expected to order the introduction of … Read More
Shakespeare 400: The BBC TV schedule
April 24, 2016 | David FarnorOn Saturday 23rd April, the BBC celebrated the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death in style, with a full day of live-streamed events online from across the country, climaxing in a special festival at the RSC in Stratford-upon-Avon, broadcast live on … Read More
BBC releases new trailer for The Hollow Crown
April 20, 2016 | David FarnorThe BBC has released a new trailer for The Hollow Crown: The War of the Roses.Read More
BBC iPlayer to host live Shakespeare festival
April 19, 2016 | David FarnorBBC iPlayer is opening its doors to partners for the first time, as part of a landmark celebration of the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death.
Shakespeare Day Live will take place on Saturday 23rd April, kicking off a six-month online … Read More