Barb data shows that 5’s Streaming service has grown at a greater rate than any of its Broadcaster VoD (BVoD) competitors over the first quarter of 2026, at 25 per cent – measured by Barb TV viewing hours growth. The growth in 5 Streaming has been attributed to an array of UK original dramas including […]
Channel 4 delivered its biggest‑ever Q1 streaming audience across the start of 2026, as its content slate drove record viewing, attracted youth audiences and put it on track towards meeting its streaming targets. Barb data shows that the UK public service broadcaster attracted over 20 billion streaming minutes across the first three months of 2026 […]
BBC Studios has unveiled a version of its BBC Player streaming platform specifically designed for the aviation industry. Developed with Panasonic Avionics for in-flight entertainment seatback systems, this service will launch later this year. BBC Player will bring passengers a constantly updated library of BBC Studios’ factual, entertainment, documentaries, lifestyle, drama, comedy, and children’s content. […]
ITV has reported that its ITVX streaming platform has now surpassed 1 billion streams for 2026. The milestone figure was reached eight days earlier than in 2025. 2026 is now the biggest year ever for streaming for two flagship events on the ITV sport and entertainment schedule – the Rugby Six Nations and the current […]
Mediaset España has introduced new restrictions preventing viewers from fast-forwarding through its programmes on major pay-TV platforms, in a move that effectively forces audiences to watch content — and its accompanying advertisements — in a more traditional, linear format. The measure, reported by El País, affects subscribers of operators such as Movistar Plus, Orange TV […]
Joyn, the German streaming platform, continued to grow in February 2026 in terms of key figures. For the fifth consecutive month, the ProSiebenSat.1 Group’s streamer climbed above the 10 million mark and achieved a net reach of 10.3 million. Compared to February 2025, Joyn’s net reach grew by 24.8 per cent. There was also strong […]
In January, BVoD platform ITVX saw its biggest ever month with 383 million streams. ITV has now announced that the platform has maintained its record-breaking trajectory with its best-ever February performance. Building on the momentum from the start of the year, February’s growth was fuelled by a significant performance in the Reality genre, as well […]
Audiences across VoD services with more than 500,000 UK users will benefit from new Ofcom codes designed to protect audiences and improve accessibility. The government is laying secondary legislation to implement the Media Act 2024, bringing the most popular VoD services in the UK under enhanced regulation by Ofcom. Platforms such as Netflix, Prime Video […]
Consumer electronics brand, Hisense, is celebrating a milestone with sales of Hisense x Freely televisions surpassing 1 million units across the UK. As the first television manufacturer to partner with Freely in 2024, Hisense has continued to evolve the at-home viewing experience, recently becoming the first to bring RGB MiniLED technology to the market. This […]
Channel 4 reports it is outgrowing the biggest streaming platforms in the UK and increasing its linear commercial share ahead of the pack, driven by a slate of original British programming and live coverage of the African Cup of Nations tournament. Across January, Channel 4 streaming viewer minutes (individuals) increased by 25 per cent year […]