Coronavirus
All 4 streaming hits record high
April 22, 2020 | VOD NewsAll 4 has seen a record start to 2020, achieved its highest number of quarterly views ever across Q1 of this year, not to mention the highest monthly, weekly and daily views in All 4’s history.
This record-breaking period comes … Read More
One World: Together at Home: How to watch in the UK and the full line-up
April 18, 2020 | VOD NewsTonight, artists and stars from around the world will be teaming up for a global musical special to support the UN’s COVID-19 Response Fund. Titled One World: Together at Home, and curated in collaboration with Lady Gaga, the show will … Read More
Edinburgh TV Festival goes digital for 2020
April 18, 2020 | VOD NewsThe Edinburgh TV Festival will not take place as usual this year, due to the coronavirus pandemic. Instead, it will be taking the event online with a series of digital initiatives to bring the industry together.
The event, which takes … Read More
Netflix releases documentaries for free on YouTube
April 18, 2020 | VOD NewsNetflix has released a swathe of documentaries on YouTube for free.
For many years, Netflix has allowed teachers to screen documentaries in their classrooms without any cost for educational purposes. With schools closed, the streaming giant has instead made a … Read More
ITV Hub viewing surges amid UK lockdown
April 18, 2020 | VOD NewsITV Hub has seen viewing surge, as a growing number of people turn to streaming services for entertaining while the country is on lockdown.
ITV’s catch-up platform has seen year-on-year consumption hours rise 82 per cent, according to its report … Read More
Never Rarely Sometimes Always set for UK release this May
April 17, 2020 | VOD NewsNever Rarely Sometimes Always will be released on digital this May, we can officially confirm.
From Universal Pictures and Focus Features, the urgent and poignant drama is the latest from Beach Rats director Eliza Hittman. After premiering at the Sundance … Read More
Isolated Laughs: Amazon Prime Video hosts free live stand-up for the NHS
April 16, 2020 | VOD NewsAmazon Prime Video is hosting free live stand-up comedy in aid of the NHS.
#IsolatedLaughs will run for three nights – starting tonight – and will see a different stand-up comedian take over the @PrimeVideoUK Instagram account to deliver a … Read More
Matt Lucas and Mo Gilligan give Channel 4 reasons to be cheerful
April 16, 2020 | VOD NewsMatt Lucas and Mo Gilligan will be giving Channel 4 viewers reasons to be cheerful during the coronavirus lockdown.
Lucas had an unexpected viral sensation on his hands this month, when his song – Thank You Baked Potato – became … Read More
The Agoraphobics Detective Society: Brian Cox, Claes Bang star in lockdown whodunnit
April 15, 2020 | VOD NewsBrian Cox and Claes Bang are among the stars teaming up for a new lockdown project, The Agoraphobics Detective Society.
The whodunnit series, which was created by UK producer Maggie Monteith (Swimming With Men), is planned as an episode episode … Read More
Russell Howard brings topical show to Sky from his home
April 14, 2020 | VOD NewsRussell Howard is bringing a new topical show to Sky One direct from his home.
Home Time, produced by Avalon, will be a fast turnaround entertainment series that’s a far cry from the usual polished studio sets.
Russell Howard … Read More















