Posts By David Farnor
Top Gear tops BBC iPlayer downloads over Christmas
January 8, 2015 | David FarnorTop Gear was the most-watched TV programme on BBC iPlayer over Christmas, beating last year’s favourite, Doctor Who.
Part 1 of the Top Gear Patagonia Special received 2.08 million requests (including streams and downloads) during the festive period, taking seasonal … Read More
US TV shows and UK air dates – a 2015 VOD guide
January 8, 2015 | David FarnorIt’s the start of a new year, which usually means one of two things: you’re halfway through The Walking Dead and have developed a weird twitch while waiting for its return post mid-season break, or you’re frantically Googling every 2 … Read More
The Fall Season 1 lands exclusively on Amazon Prime Video
January 8, 2015 | David FarnorThe Fall Season 1 has landed exclusively on Amazon Prime Instant Video.
BBC Two’s highest rated drama series in 10years, The Fall stars Emmy and Golden Globe award-winner Gillian Anderson and Jamie Dornan (Fifty Shades of Grey). The psychological thriller … Read More
TalkTalk buys blinkbox from Tesco with plans to rebrand
January 8, 2015 | David FarnorTalkTalk has acquired blinkbox from Tesco. (For what this means for you, click here for our handy Q&A.)
The pay-per-view streaming service was reported to be up for sale last year, as Tesco faced growing financial difficulties. Now, the telecoms … Read More
Netflix confirms Marvel’s Daredevil release date for April 2015 – unveils poster
January 7, 2015 | David FarnorNetflix has confirmed the release date for Marvel’s Daredevil, which will swing onto the streaming service in April 2015.
Blinded as a young boy but imbued with extraordinary senses, Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox) fights against injustice by day as a … Read More
Marco Polo Season 2 commissioned by Netflix
January 7, 2015 | David FarnorMarco Polo Season 2 has been given the green light by Netflix.
Netflix, the world’s leading Internet TV network, today announced a new ten episode chapter in the adventures of Marco Polo and upcoming premiere dates for some of its … Read More
IMAX is coming (for Game of Thrones)
January 6, 2015 | David FarnorIMAX is coming for Game of Thrones, as HBO’s epic becomes the first ever TV series to be screened on the giant cinema screens.
There has been lots of speculation about a Game of Thrones movie. Would it finish off … Read More
Amazon 2015 TV pilot season arrives 15th January – including six new kids series
January 6, 2015 | David FarnorAmazon’s 2015 season of TV pilots will premiere on Thursday 15th January, including six new kids series alongside the already confirmed programmes from Ridley Scott, Shawn Ryan and others.
The new slate of potential Amazon content will include a total … Read More
The Adventures of Puss in Boots pounces on to Netflix UK on 16th January
January 6, 2015 | David FarnorThe Adventures of Puss in Boots will pounce on to Netflix UK this January.
The original Netflix series, which is created by DreamWorks Animations, is the latest in a long line between the two companies, as the subscription VOD service … Read More
Roku announces plans for 4K TV
January 6, 2015 | David FarnorRoku has announced plans for new 4K TV models.
The company, which launched a range of televisions last year with its smart streaming service built-in, is now setting its sights on the Ultra HD crowd. Roku will work once more … Read More