BBC launches consultation for iPlayer plans

The BBC has launched a public consultation on its plans to upgrade BBC iPlayer to compete with other VOD services.

With increased rivalry from US streaming services such as Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, alongside UK services such as ITV … Read More

Netflix UK TV review: Watership Down (2018)

Sad, scary yet surprisingly fun, this beautifully judged adaptation of Richard Adams’ novel finds hope and light amid the disturbing shade.Read More

Bodyguard: BBC iPlayer’s biggest show of 2018

As the end of the year approaches, Bodyguard remains BBC iPlayer’s biggest show of 2018. The first episode of Jed Mercurio’s thriller has smashed records to reach 10.5 million requests in total – making it the most popular episode ever … Read More

Watch: First trailer for BBC One’s The ABC Murders

As Christmas draws closer, so too does the traditional BBC adaptation of Agatha Christie, as Sarah Phelps once again brings a classic murder mystery to the screen.

This year, it’s the turn of The ABC Murders, as a story of … Read More

BBC iPlayer unwraps over 100 box sets for Christmas 2018

BBC iPlayer is unwrapping a bumper binge-watching gift for Christmas 2018, with over 100 box sets being made available for streaming during the festive season.

As the BBC seeks to compete with Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and others, it has … Read More

Killing Eve, Doctor Who and The Cry spell record month for BBC iPlayer

Killing Eve, Doctor Who and The Cry helped BBC iPlayer achieve its best month ever in October 2018.

A record-high 334 million requests were racked up across October, up 18 per cent on the same month last year. A new … Read More

Funny Firsts – BBC Scotland showcases new comedy on iPlayer

BBC iPlayer is heading to Scotland for the winter, with a month dedicated to showcasing Scottish comedy talent. Funny Firsts, which spans TV, Radio and iPlayer, is multi-platform experiment that kicks off later this month, featuring talent including Robert Florence, … Read More

They Shall Not Grow Old and Blackadder Goes Forth lead remembrance programming on BBC iPlayer

They Shall Not Grow Old and Blackadder Goes Forth will lead a range of Remembrance Sunday programming available on BBC iPlayer this Armistice Day.

This Sunday is the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day, and to mark the commemoration, BBC … Read More

Dynasties: BBC iPlayer to show David Attenborough series in 4K

Dynasties, BBC One’s new David Attenborough series, will be available to watch in 4K on BBC iPlayer.

The landmark documentary series starts on Sunday 11th November at 8.30pm on BBC One and follows endangered species fighting for their survival. The … Read More

Trailer: Jamie Dornan and Matthew Rhys star in BBC Two’s Death and Nightingales

“The heartbreak of this place… Love it and hate it like no place on Earth.” That’s Ann Skelly’s Beth Winters in Death and Nightingales, BBC’s new drama.

Based on Eugene McCabe’s modern Irish classic, the three-part series tells a riveting … Read More