Planet Earth II and Thirteen top iPlayer’s most popular shows of 2016

December 16, 2016 | David Farnor

Planet Earth II is the most popular show on BBC iPlayer in 2016, with the first episode alone being watched almost 4 million times.

The David Attenborough series started with a bang, as viewers were gripped by the sight of … Read More

BBC Three viewing figures revealed: Thirteen most popular, as views rival Sherlock

April 9, 2016 | David Farnor

BBC Three has released its first viewing figures since becoming an online channel – and Thirteen is leading the pack.

BBC Three switched from traditional to digital broadcast six weeks ago and, in that time, it has already unleashed a … Read More

Thirteen: BBC Three’s first online drama is far from unlucky

February 27, 2016 | David Farnor

Earlier this month, BBC Three became the UK’s first online TV channel, using an innovative mix of BBC iPlayer and short-form content to cover everything from UFC to Death Row. On Sunday 28th February, though, the channel faces its first … Read More

First trailer arrives for BBC Three’s Thirteen

February 17, 2016 | David Farnor

Yesterday, BBC Three became the first online TV channel from a major UK broadcaster – and the Beeb is wasting no time in highlighting the array of programmes that are on the way.

One of the main flagship launch shows … Read More