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BBC children’s iPlayer for family viewing

Families and children can now easily discover a wide range of entertaining and educational shows and films, with the launch of a new children’s experience on BBC iPlayer. Rolling out on Internet-connected TVs, it brings together the best from CBBC and CBeebies, and other suitable BBC programming, all in one place. When selecting who’s watching […]

March 20, 2020

iPlayer boosts boxsets

A number of box sets are being brought back to BBC iPlayer to help keep people entertained during these unprecedented times, beginning with all ten series of the BBC’s thrilling spy drama series Spooks, which returns to iPlayer effective immediately. In the coming weeks, many more box sets will be coming back to iPlayer. This […]

March 19, 2020

BBC sets out crisis coverage plan

The BBC has set out how it will ensure it keeps the nation informed, educated, and entertained in what it describes as unprecedented times. “We all know these are challenging times for each and every one of us,” stated Director-General Tony Hall. “As the national broadcaster, the BBC has a special role to play at […]

March 18, 2020

UK ISPs: ‘Ready to handle bandwidth demands’

In response to the various questions about the ability of ISPs to handle increased demand that may result from Covid-19, trade body ISPA UK, has said that they are ready to handle any potential extra bandwidth. “The possibility of the UK having to remotely work over the next few months has led to questions about […]

March 11, 2020

PGA Tour agrees extensive rights deals

Marking the culmination of a long-term strategic planning process designed to best serve fans through traditional broadcast, Over-the-Top streaming (OTT) and emerging technologies, golf’s PGA Tour has revealed its new nine-year domestic media rights portfolio for 2022-2030. “Following a comprehensive process of studying the market, talking to all interested parties and analysing our various options, […]

March 10, 2020

techUK refutes ‘Dirty streaming’ documentary claims

UK technology sector trade body techUK has sought to refute number of claims made in a recent documentary, Dirty Streaming: The Internet’s Big Secret, shown on the BBC’s online-only service BBC Three, suggesting that these, or impressions given by the programme, were misleading, or simply incorrect. The programme took as its premise that with the […]

March 9, 2020By Colin Mann

Tesco claims Xmas ad campaign success

UK supermarket chain Tesco has revealed the results of its Christmas campaign with Channel 4, ITV and Sky Media, suggesting the collaborative approach had strong recall and additional benefits. The collaboration campaign cut through at the most competitive time of year and helped the supermarket achieve its fifth year of Christmas growth. The results announced […]

March 6, 2020

Dowden blasts BBC ‘narrow urban outlook’

UK Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Secretary of State Oliver Dowden has suggested the BBC needs to be closer to, and understand the perspectives of, the whole of the UK and avoid providing a narrow urban outlook. Delivering a keynote speech at the Enders Media and Telecoms Conference setting out why the UK’s creative and […]

March 5, 2020By Colin Mann

Freeview Play on Android TV devices

UK hybrid TV platform Freeview Play is coming to Android TV, thanks to a new agreement between Freeview and Google. Now, even more British viewers will easily find and discover the shows they love. Android TV users will be able to access over 85 live Freeview channels as well as 20,000 hours’ worth of on […]

February 28, 2020

STV Player on Apple TV devices

Scottish broadcaster, STV, has launched its VoD catch-up service – the STV Player – on Apple TV devices, bringing their live channels, on-demand content and STV Player+ features to another new platform. STV Player is the exclusive home of channel 3 content in Scotland. Now, Apple TV users can watch the latest STV dramas, including […]

February 28, 2020