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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
Vlogging ’bout my generation: Kids watch twice as much online video as adults
November 26, 2014 | David FarnorKids watch note than twice as much online video as adults, according to new Ofcom figures.
The generational divide in viewing behaviour is nothing new: stats from BBC iPlayer how that viewers of catch-up content are more in line with … Read More
BBC Radio 1 launches iPlayer channel on Monday 10th November
November 5, 2014 | David FarnorBBC Radio 1 is launching its own iPlayer channel on Monday 10th November.
The new service – which the Beeb highlighted during its recent redesign of iPlayer – was approved by the BBC Trust this week and will see up … Read More
You can now add music from iPlayer programmes to a music playlist
October 18, 2014 | David FarnorBBC iPlayer enjoyed a big makeover this year, improving the BBC’s VOD service with easier menus and slicker design. But another cool, new feature has arrived in the past week that you may not be aware of: you can now … Read More
Strictly Red Carpet exclusive available on BBC iPlayer
September 5, 2014 | David FarnorDoctor Who Confidential returned in a regenerated form last month in Doctor Who Extra, an iPlayer-only series that gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at the show.
The move was welcome for many, with Doctor Who Confidential cut due to … Read More
Frankie Boyle to host iPlayer exclusive Scottish Referendum comedy show
September 5, 2014 | David FarnorFrankie Boyle will take centre stage this September in Frankie Boyle’s Referendum Autopsy, a one-off comedy show exclusively on BBC iPlayer.
Filmed at Glasgow’s Britannia Panopticon in front of a live studio audience, shortly after the referendum vote on 18th … Read More
Summer streaming? BBC iPlayer views fall to 19-month low
September 2, 2014 | David FarnorBBC iPlayer views fell to a 19-month low in July 2014.
There were 231 million requests – including streams and downloads – on the BBC’s VOD service last month, down from 260 million in June 2014 and 273 million in … Read More
iPlayer lines up three exclusive programmes for London Fashion Week
September 2, 2014 | David FarnorThis September, BBC iPlayer will be strutting out in style for London Fashion Week with a collection of three exclusive programmes.
“London Fashion Week is one of the most high-profile fashion events in the world,” says Victoria Jaye, Head of … Read More
BBC releases Notting Hill Carnival documentaries exclusively on iPlayer
August 21, 2014 | David FarnorThe BBC has released four new documentaries about Notting Hill Carnival exclusively on BBC iPlayer.
The BBC is placing an increasingly large focus on iPlayer as its digital media platform, not just revamping the VOD service earlier this year but … 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