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BBC braces for second wave of VOD disruption
September 17, 2019 | David FarnorThe BBC is bracing for a second wave of video on-demand disruption as the streaming industry begins to mature.
The rise of VOD has vastly changed the face of television, not only in terms of the cinematic scale of prestige … Read More
BBC unleashes archive with launch of new hub
September 12, 2019 | David FarnorThe BBC is making thousands of fascinating clips from its archive available to watch on a new online hub.
Located at bbc.co.uk/archive, it will house more than 1,700 newly published videos for viewers to watch and enjoy, many of … Read More
Nicholas Gleaves to hypnotise as the new Demon Headmaster
August 28, 2019 | David FarnorNicholas Gleaves (Bodyguard, Coronation Street) will take on the iconic role of The Demon Headmaster for the modern age when the show returns to our screens later this year on CBBC.
The classic series was broadcast between 1996 and 1998 … Read More
Hey, Beeb? BBC to launch new voice assistant to accompany iPlayer
August 27, 2019 | David FarnorThe BBC is planning to launch its own voice assistant in the next year, in a move that puts it in competition with Amazon and Google.
The working title for the assistant is “Beeb”, which would be the wake-word for … Read More
Poldark Season 5 to end with Bank Holiday double-bill
August 17, 2019 | David FarnorSeason 5 of Poldark will conclude with an action-packed double bill this August Bank Holiday weekend on BBC One. The penultimate episode of the series will air on Sunday 25th August at 8pm followed by the final ever episode on … Read More
BBC scores exclusive rights to UEFA Women’s Euro 2021
July 16, 2019 | David FarnorThe BBC has scored the exclusive UK TV rights to the UEFA Women’s Euro 2021 tournament.
The BBC will bring extensive coverage of every game from grounds throughout England across TV, radio and online. The deal follows on from the … Read More
2019 annual report: BBC “holding its own against streaming giants”
July 5, 2019 | David FarnorThe BBC is “holding [its] own against the big streaming giants”, its annual report for 2019 has declared.
The report, published this week, summarises the past 12 months for the corporation, from star wages and viewing figures to efficiency … Read More
BBC digital series to explore black British history before the Windrush
June 26, 2019 | David FarnorTwo new digital series from the BBC will seek to rethink black British history before the Windrush.
The Empire Windrush arrived 71 years ago – bringing with it a new generation of black Britons. But black British history didn’t begin … Read More
BBC faces backlash over cutting free TV licences for over-75s
June 12, 2019 | David FarnorThe BBC is facing backlash from the government and some corners of the media, following its decision to cut free TV licences for a number of over-75s.
Around 3.7 million pensioners are expected to have to pay the Licence Fee … Read More
BBC VR Hub marks D-Day anniversary with new version of World War II film
June 10, 2019 | David FarnorTo commemorate the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings, the BBC has launched its critically acclaimed virtual reality film 1943 Berlin Blitz in 360° for the first time.
1943 Berlin Blitz is now available on the BBC VR app for … Read More