CBBC releases Malory Towers early on BBC iPlayer

CBBC is whisking us away to Malory Towers sooner than expected this spring, as the new drama based on Enid Blyton’s novels drops early on BBC iPlayer.

The 13-part series follows the adventures of Darrell Rivers as she leaves home … Read More

BBC launches children’s iPlayer for family viewing

Families and children can now easily discover a wide range of entertaining and educational shows and films, with the launch of a new children’s experience on BBC iPlayer. Rolling out on internet-connected TVs from today, it brings together the best … Read More

BBC steps up iPlayer box sets during coronavirus crisis

The BBC is stepping up its TV and streaming game as the country faces growing concerns and an increasing number of people indoors at home during the coronavirus outbreak.

With many people self-isolating or working from home, schools set to … Read More

FA Cup Channel returns to BBC iPlayer for fifth round

BBC iPlayer is bringing back its FA Cup Channel for the fifth round of the football tournament.

Fans can watch two additional live matches on BBC iPlayer for the FA Cup’s fifth round, as well as the games that will … Read More

Torchwood returns to BBC iPlayer

Torchwood is returning to BBC iPlayer from today.

The BAFTA award-winning sci-fi series was a spin-off from Doctor Who created by Russell T Davies. First airing in 2006, the show – which took its name from an anagram of “Doctor … Read More

BBC iPlayer and the TV Licence: Your questions answered

As of 1st September 2016, you now need a TV Licence to use BBC iPlayer to watch BBC programmes live, after broadcast or download them to stream offline.

Here’s what you need to know:

Why do I need a TV … Read More

TV Licence rises to £157.50 this April

The government has confirmed that from 1st April 2020 the cost of the annual television licence fee will increase from £154.50 to £157.50.

The government, not the BBC, is responsible for setting the level of the licence fee and announced … Read More

Trailer: The Split returns for Season 2 this February

The Split is back on our screens this February, and a new trailer gives us a glimpse of the second season.

Set in the fast-paced, messy world of London’s high-end divorce circuit, The Split is a witty examination of modern … Read More

BBC iPlayer enjoys record year with 4 billion requests in 2019

BBC iPlayer has broken 4 billion requests to stream programmes for the first time ever, ending 2019 with an all-time record high of 4.4 billion requests – up approximately 12 per cent on the previous year.

December was BBC iPlayer’s … Read More

My World: Angelina Jolie teams up with BBC for global news series

Angelina Jolie is teaming up with the BBC and Microsoft for My World, a weekly news series for young audiences.

The global show aims to explain the stories behind the news, providing facts and information for viewers aged 13 and … Read More