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BBC iPlayer to release Simon Amstell’s Carnage
February 2, 2017 | David FarnorBBC iPlayer will release Simon Amstell’s directorial debut, Carnage.
The comedian, who once hosted Never Mind the Buzzcocks and co-wrote sitcom Grandma’s House, has now turned his hand to helming, with Carnage: Swallowing the Past, a tale set in utopian … Read More
EastEnders and Sherlock lead BBC iPlayer’s biggest ever festive season
January 14, 2017 | David FarnorBBC iPlayer had its biggest ever festive season this year, reveal new viewing figures, as EastEnders, Outnumbered and Sherlock brought audiences in by the million.
The long-running soap is always a major driver of activity on BBC iPlayer and Christmas … Read More
BBC iPlayer streams Planet Earth II footage in Ultra HD and HDR
December 9, 2016 | David FarnorBBC iPlayer is streaming four stunning minutes of Planet Earth II footage in Ultra HD and HDR. Just in case David Attenborough’s show didn’t look impressive enough already.
The experimental footage marks the highest quality the BBC has ever broadcast … Read More
HyperNormalisation releases new clip, featuring a young Donald Trump
October 10, 2016 | David FarnorA new clip from Adam Curtis’ HyperNormalisation has been released – and it features a very familiar face.
Donald Trump, who is filling our news headlines with his dubious campaign to become US President, has attracted all kinds of reactions … Read More
iPlayer celebrates 30 years of Casualty with Back to Ours special
August 23, 2016 | David FarnorBBC iPlayer is celebrating 30 years of Casualty with an exclusive Back to Ours special.
BBC One’s long-running medical drama first aired way back in 1986. Three decades later, two cast members who were there at the beginning – Cathy … Read More
BBC iPlayer review: Funny Valentines Shorts (2016)
February 13, 2016 | David FarnorIt’s February, which means that BBC iPlayer has another string of Valentine’s Day-themed shorts for its romantic streaming bow.
The comedy films, titled “Funny Valentines”, were first released last year, with comedians such as Bill Bailey, Matt Berry, Romesh Ranganathan, … Read More
Radio 1 to launch gaming TV show on BBC iPlayer
January 28, 2016 | David FarnorBBC Radio 1 is launching a new gaming show for BBC iPlayer.
The radio station, which got its own channel on the Beeb’s VOD service back in 2014, releases up to two new videos each day, from recordings of live … Read More
When BBC Three will go online – and what to expect from the new channel
January 26, 2016 | David FarnorBBC Three will switch from linear TV to an online channel on Tuesday 16th February. Now, the BBC has unveiled a first glimpse of what’s in store for its innovative new platform.
The reinvented channel will feature brand new original … Read More
BBC develops way to control TV with your mind
June 18, 2015 | David FarnorIf you’ve ever wondered what it’s like for Professor Charles Xavier to watch TV, the BBC might have the answer.
Working with This Place, the broadcaster has developed a way to decide what you watch on your television with a … Read More
BBC iPlayer has best month ever in January 2015
February 28, 2015 | David FarnorBBC iPlayer got off to a strong start in 2015, with its best month ever.
Requests for TV and radio programmes on the Beeb’s streaming service totalled 343 million last month, with 265 million requests recorded for television alone.
January … Read More