BBC iPlayer
Peter Kay’s Car Share races past 10 million views
May 10, 2017 | David FarnorPeter Kay’s Car Share has become the BBC’s biggest comedy of 2017, racing past 10 million views on iPlayer.
The second season of the show was release all-at-once on BBC iPlayer last month, alongside its first episode – and viewers … Read More
BBC to release binaural version of Doctor Who on iPlayer
May 6, 2017 | David FarnorThis weekend, a special binaural version of Doctor Who will be released on BBC iPlayer.
Knock Knock, Episode 4 of Season 10, will be broadcast on BBC One at 7.20pm as usual. When the episode arrives on the Beeb’s catch-up … Read More
The Crown and Fleabag rule over BAFTA TV nominations
April 11, 2017 | David FarnorThe Crown and Fleabag rule over this year’s BAFTA TV awards, as both Netflix and BBC Three bag nominations.
Netflix’s lavish royal series marked the streaming giant’s first big move into British programming, with Left Bank Pictures producing the BBC-worthy … Read More
The Netflix effect: Why the BBC must battle for young people online
March 30, 2017 | David FarnorReaching a younger audience online must be a “clear priority” for the BBC, a new report has warned, as the Beeb faces growing competition from Netflix and other streaming services.
The BBC has been at the forefront of the changing … Read More
BBC iPlayer film review: Carnage (Simon Amstell)
March 21, 2017 | David FarnorSimon Amstell’s vegan mockumentary is thought-provoking, rib-tickling, stomach-churning satire.Read More
BBC drama push pays off with record-breaking February on iPlayer
March 18, 2017 | David FarnorThe BBC’s doubling down on drama has paid off once again this year, with a record-breaking February for BBC iPlayer.
The Beeb’s on-demand service recorded 9.9m daily requests for streams and downloads, up from the previous record of 9.8m in … Read More
BBC One renews Taboo for Season 2
March 8, 2017 | David FarnorThe BBC has renewed Taboo for a second season.
The show, starring Tom Hardy, has been commissioned for another run, within a few weeks of Season 1 reaching its conclusion. Like the first season, Season 2 will span eight episodes, … Read More
Killing for Love: Storyville to release BBC iPlayer box set
March 2, 2017 | David FarnorBBC documentary strand Storyville will release a new BBC iPlayer box set next week, giving viewers an in-depth look at a gripping murder case.
Killing for Love will premiere on BBC Four on Tuesday 7th March, examining the murder of … Read More
Top Gear to return on Sunday 5th March
February 27, 2017 | David FarnorTop Gear’s second season will race onto our screens this March.
Yes, the Beeb’s reboot of the motoring series has wasted no time in getting back into gear, after a decidedly mixed reception for its first lap last year. Now, … Read More
BBC iPlayer enjoys record-breaking start to 2017
February 18, 2017 | David FarnorBBC iPlayer has enjoyed a record-breaking start to 2017, with 304 million views in January.
The Christmas period has always been the peak season for catch-up telly, one that spills over into January, as people keep up to date with … Read More