The Fall: Jonathan Glazer’s new short film gets surprise iPlayer release

The new film from Jonathan Glazer (Sexy Beast, Birth, Under The Skin) surprised viewers on BBC Two last night, when it appeared at 10pm.

Inspired by The Sleep of Reason Produces Monsters, an etching by Francisco Goya, The Fall invites … Read More

BBC risks “lost generation” as younger viewers look elsewhere

The BBC is risking losing a generation of viewers as younger audiences look elsewhere, Ofcom has warned.

The media regulator is required to publish a report every year on the Beeb’s performance. This year, the second to be produced, found … Read More

BBC outlines plans for a “total” iPlayer revamp

BBC is planning a total revamp of BBC iPlayer, as the corporation looks to step up its competition with Netflix and other streaming platforms.

In an age where the battle for eyeballs and attention spans is tougher than ever, BBC … Read More

BBC braces for second wave of VOD disruption

The BBC is bracing for a second wave of video on-demand disruption as the streaming industry begins to mature.

The rise of VOD has vastly changed the face of television, not only in terms of the cinematic scale of prestige … Read More

Half of UK homes now subscribe to a streaming service

The UK is now a streaming nation, new figures from Ofcom reveal, with around half of the country’s homes subscribing to a streaming service.   The number of UK households signed up to the most popular streaming platforms – Netflix, … Read More

Ofcom approves BBC iPlayer’s 12-month catch-up window

Ofcom has officially given the green light to the BBC’s plans to extend the catch-up window on BBC iPlayer to 12 months.

The Beeb has been increasingly throwing its weight behind iPlayer, as the platform enjoys strong growth but also … Read More

BBC iPlayer announces 2019 Comedy Shorts

Four new Comedy Shorts have been announced by the BBC, promising an eclectic mix of comedy genres, tastes and styles.

This year’s shorts are titled Brain In Gear, Lazy Susan, Mandy and Sorry, and hail from talent including Famalam’s … Read More

Record-breaking Women’s World Cup soars past 13m views

This year’s record-breaking Women’s World Cup soared past 13 million online views, the BBC has revealed.

A record-breaking 28.1m tuned into the game-changing tournament on the BBC this summer. England v USA drew the highest live TV audience of 2019 … Read More

2019 annual report: BBC “holding its own against streaming giants”

The BBC is “holding [its] own against the big streaming giants”, its annual report for 2019 has declared.

The report, published this week, summarises the past 12 months for the corporation, from star wages and viewing figures to efficiency … Read More

Glastonbury 2019: BBC iPlayer TV Guide and Highlights

Listeners can simply select BBC Radio Glastonbury on BBC Sounds to hear live programmes from Radio 1, 1Xtra, Radio 2, 5 live and 6 Music on site at Worthy Farm, as well as live performances, iconic archive content and special … Read More