Stephen Poliakoff back catalogue returns to BBC iPlayer

A selection of work by Stephen Poliakoff has returned to BBC iPlayer, ahead of his new semi-autobiographical series, Summer Of Rockets, which premiered on BBC Two this week.

The Golden Globe-winning Dancing On The Edge (2013), Emmy Award-winning The Lost … Read More

BBC Scotland orders extra Scot Squad and three new comedies for iPlayer

Scot Squad fans will get an extra treat when the current series comes to an end on BBC Scotland, with a Scot Squad spin-off commissioned for BBC iPlayer. The special is part of BBC Scotland’s iPlayer-exclusive strategy, bringing more comedy … Read More

BBC submits iPlayer proposals to Ofcom

Proposals to improve BBC iPlayer for audiences by making programmes available for longer and offering more box sets and archive titles have been submitted to Ofcom.

The BBC is proposing that programmes should be available on BBC iPlayer for at … Read More

Jed Mercurio’s Bodies back on BBC iPlayer as BBC Three box set

Line of Duty and Bodyguard fans needing their next adrenaline fix have just been prescribed exactly what the doctor ordered, with the whole of Jed Mercurio’s Bodies now back on BBC iPlayer.

Both seasons and the finale of the medical … Read More

BBC iPlayer to stream FA Cup semi and final in Ultra HD

BBC iPlayer will bring football fans the Manchester City v Brighton FA Cup semi-final and the final live in Ultra HD and HDR for the first time.

Those watching on compatible Ultra HD TVs can watch the live stream on … Read More

Killing Eve and A Very English Scandal lead 2019 BAFTA TV nominees

Killing Eve and A Very English Scandal are leading this year’s BAFTA TV nominations.

The awards, which celebrate the very best in television craft and television programmes broadcast in the UK in 2018, announced the line-up of contenders this morning, … Read More

BBC: Bodyguard got more viewers than The Crown

BBC Director-General Tony Hall has said that Bodyguard got more viewers than Netflix’s The Crown.

Netflix has always been famously guarded about its viewing figures, but in recent months, the streaming giant has started to release small facts and statistics, … Read More

Luther leads dramatic January for BBC iPlayer

Luther led a dramatic January for BBC iPlayer this year, with Idris Elba’s detective proving the most popular programme across the month.

DCI John Luther’s much-anticipated return for a fifth season drew 3.7 million requests for its first episode, with … Read More

Mrs. Wilson wins over BBC iPlayer users in December

Mrs. Wilson was the big winner on BBC iPlayer in December 2018, leading requests on the VOD service throughout the month.

December saw a total of 298 million requests, with an average of 9.6m requests per day. The majority of … Read More

BBC iPlayer orders new coming-of-age programming

BBC iPlayer has ordered a wave of new programmes for 12-15-year-olds reflecting the highs and lows of their lives in the UK today.

The multi-genre offering explores the challenges faced by young people when it comes to important issues like … Read More