Frank Skinner On Demand With …, a new weekly talk show, is coming exclusively to BBC iPlayer from 13 November. Host Frank Skinner will be joined each week by a different celebrity guest to hear about the weird and wonderful programmes they are enjoying on BBC iPlayer and why – from hidden gems to guilty […]
Sony has formed a partnership with TV platform YouView that will put its services in Sony Bravia televisions. YouView on Sony Bravia Android connected televisions will give access to catch-up services including BBC iPlayer, All 4, ITV Player and Demand 5. John Anderson, Sony UK and Ireland country head, said, “YouView was the natural choice […]
UKTV has confirmed the launch of its on-demand service UKTV Play on Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick. The UKTV Play app on Amazon Fire TV devices includes a new feature which enables users to create their own bespoke collections via ‘My List’. This new function will be rolled out onto other UKTV Play […]
The regulation of video-on-demand programme services is being brought fully within Ofcom to sit alongside its regulation of broadcast content. The move follows an Ofcom review to ensure regulation of broadcast and on-demand content remains as effective and efficient as possible for the benefit of consumers, audiences and industry. The review included the current co-regulatory […]
BBC Worldwide is going ‘back to the drawing board’ for plans for a new international OTT service, Nick North, BBC director of audiences has told MIPCOM. After shutting down the Global iPlayer earlier this year the corporation was considering a relaunch with registration/sign-in functionality similar to the myBBC version in the UK. “We’re looking to […]
The return of The Great British Bake Off boosted requests on the BBC’s iPlayer in August, with the first four episodes of series six attracting 7.33 million views between them. The BBC said the hit cooking show, which is on course for a record final next week, single-handedly helped the iPlayer make an “early exit […]
Polish broadcaster TVN has secured an extensive exclusive agreement with Disney Media Distribution CEE. The deal is for Free TV and Basic Subscription rights, as well as Catch-Up and SVoD rights to the studio’s film and TV content. The deal includes popular first run and library titles including box office hits such as Disney Pixar’s […]
ITV Player is now available for Amazon Fire TV streaming media players – including the all-new Fire TV. The ITV Player app will provide Fire TV users with access to the extensive catalogue of content available from ITV’s family of channels. Paul Kanareck, ITV’s Director of Online, said: “We are delighted to have launched our […]
The BBC has confirmed plans to release a dedicated version of its iPlayer app designed specifically for children in 2016. BBC iPlayer for Children will come in the form of a tablet app for iPad and Android devices and will make it easier for youngsters to find kid-friendly content from CBBC and CBeebies, while blocking […]
Formula E – the electric single-seater car race series inaugurated by motorsport’s governing body – has signed a partnership with Little Dot Studios, the next-generation broadcaster and producer, to create and distribute video content across YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and Periscope. Little Dot Studios distributes video content on social platforms for over 60 producers, broadcasters […]