BBC iPlayer
BBC iPlayer enjoys record-breaking March
April 29, 2014 | David FarnorFollowing a strong start to the year, March was another record-breaking month for BBC iPlayer with 320 million requests across TV and radio, up on the previous high of 315 million set in January this year, and up an impressive … Read More
WW1 UNCUT short films commissioned exclusively for iPlayer
April 10, 2014 | David FarnorThe BBC has commissioned a string of short films exclusively for BBC iPlayer for its World War One Season.
WW1 UNCUT consists of 12 episodes, which will launch today (10th April) and continute through spring 2014.
Produced by Ballista Media, … Read More
BBC launches new iPlayer
March 11, 2014 | David FarnorThe BBC have launched a new iPlayer, especially designed “for a multiscreen world”, with the aim of making the service more accessible to all devices and users.
The responsive design of the new web version – which is rolling out … Read More
BBC Trust approves proposals for paid on-demand service BBC Store
March 5, 2014 | David FarnorThe BBC Trust has approved proposals to launch BBC Store, a new online commercial service for audiences to buy and keep BBC programmes.
BBC Store will allow users to buy new programmes and a selection of content from the BBC … Read More
Thousands of people may be skipping TV licence fees through iPlayer loophole
January 26, 2014 | David FarnorThousands of Brits could be watching live TV on BBC iPlayer without paying the licence fee, the BBC has revealed.
The BBC’s on-demand service allows viewers to stream live shows as well as catch up on old programmes for … Read More
Doctor Who dominates BBC iPlayer Christmas downloads
January 7, 2014 | David FarnorPhoto: Adrian Rogers (BBC)
Doctor Who dominated downloads on BBC iPlayer over Christmas 2013, the BBC has revealed.
The Time of The Doctor
102 million requests were received for TV and Radio programmes on iPlayer between the 21st December … Read More
BBC iPlayer available on PS4 but not Xbox One from launch
November 29, 2013 | David FarnorIs BBC iPlayer on the Xbox One and the PS4? That’s the question for video on-demand viewers looking to catch up with The Day of the Doctor this weekend on their next generation console. Because while the streaming service is … Read More