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BBC launches “Make it Digital” initiative, including BBC Two GTA drama
March 12, 2015 | David FarnorThe BBC has launched a new “Make it Digital” initiative.
The scheme will give a coding device to every child in year 7 across the UK – a total of 1 million devices – with the aim of inspiring a … Read More
BBC Taster: A glimpse of The Beeb’s digital potential
January 26, 2015 | David FarnorThe BBC today introduced BBC Taster, a space to “develop its latest ideas for digital content and emerging technology”. What is it? We don’t quite know. What will it lead to? Nobody’s really sure. What’s the point of it, then? … Read More
Sherlock most popular programme in 2014, as iPlayer enjoys record year
January 22, 2015 | David FarnorSherlock was the most popular programme on BBC iPlayer in 2014.
The return of Benedict Cumberbatch’s sleuth was much awaited by fans, who wanted to find out how he had survived the fall of that building – so much so … Read More
BBC announces EastEnders anniversary iPlayer series
December 15, 2014 | David FarnorEastEnders will take to the web next year to celebrate the show’s anniversary on BBC iPlayer.
The show, which first aired on BBC One on 19th February 1985, will celebrate 30 years on air in 2015. The occasion will see … Read More
BBC iPlayer usage up 342 per cent in five years
August 5, 2014 | David FarnorUsage of BBC iPlayer has soared 342 per cent in the last five years.
The Beeb’s VOD service notched up 260 million views in June 2014, up 9 per cent on the same month last year and up a staggering … Read More
iPlayer Picks: BBC Three Comedy Feeds
August 3, 2014 | David FarnorEvery week we pick out the best TV series and films on BBC iPlayer.
When BBC announced they were planning to switch BBC Three to an online-only channel and cut its funding, viewers took to the Internet to voice their … Read More
The A to Z Guide to BBC’s Luther
August 2, 2014 | Mark HarrisonWith all four seasons of Luther now available on Netflix UK and BBC iPlayer, we provide an alphabetical guide to the mad, bad and dangerous world of John Luther. It’s a bit like a London A-Z, except you can’t really … Read More
BBC Worldwide to launch paid iPlayer service in 2015
July 23, 2014 | David FarnorBBC Worldwide is preparing to launch its paid iPlayer service next year.
The broadcaster’s commercial arm released its annual report this week and included details of the online electronic sell-through store. The proposed paid shop, which will give customers access … Read More
BBC iPlayer hit by technical problems
July 21, 2014 | David FarnorBBC iPlayer has not been working for some users this weekend as the broadcaster’s website continues to be hit by technical problems.
The issues first became apparent on Saturday morning, when the BBC tweeted that some people were unable to … Read More
EastEnders dominates BBC iPlayer activity
July 3, 2014 | David FarnorEastEnders dominated BBC iPlayer activity in May 2014, making up 15 of the 20 most popular programmes.
Usage of the BBC’s on-demand service continues to climb, with iPlayer racking up a total of 273 million requests (downloads and streams) last … Read More