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Premier League opens up non-TV games

Following its decision to scrap its controversial PPV coverage of games not picked for TV while fans are unable to attend matches during the pandemic, the Premier League has confirmed that all fixtures from November 21st, and throughout the Christmas and New Year period, will be made available to fans to watch live in the […]

November 16, 2020By Colin Mann

Doctor Who series 13 begins filming

With Jodie Whittaker once again reprising her role as the Doctor, fans can look forward to seeing her on her adventures once again as she fights the good fight across space and time. With safety protocols in place, the Doctor Who team are now filming under strict industry and government guidelines to ensure the safety […]

November 14, 2020

Alchimie files for IPO

Alchimie, the French OTT content aggregator, has filed for an IPO on Euronext Growth in Paris. The company, founded by Nicolas d’Hueppe, aims to raise its capital by €20 million in order to accelerate its development in France and on the international market. The process is set to close on November 23rd. Alchimie currently boasts […]

November 12, 2020From Pascale Paoli-Lebailly in Paris

Michael Palin returns to BBC Two this Xmas

Following the success of his latest BBC Two travel docu-series, Michael Palin will return to screens once more this December for a bonus Christmas special of Michael Palin: Travels Of A Lifetime, focusing on the travel series Himalaya. Last month, BBC Two’s Michael Palin: Travels Of A Lifetime drew an average of 2.7m viewers per […]

November 12, 2020

BBC Sounds launches gaming podcast

Press X to Continue, an entertainment and review podcast about video games, has launched on BBC Sounds. Featuring a returning family of game reviewers, each episode will explore new releases and look back at some classic favourites as well. Throughout the series listeners can expect laughs, celebrity guests and exclusive interviews. Available on BBC Sounds, […]

November 11, 2020

UK govt kicks off licence fee discussions

UK Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has confirmed that negotiations over the level of the next BBC licence fee are getting under way and that he has assembled a panel of broadcasting and tech experts to help shape the future of public broadcasting. Writing an opinion piece in UK daily The Telegraph, Dowden says the BBC […]

November 10, 2020By Colin Mann

GB Lions doc on iPlayer

A new documentary about the Great Britain Rugby League Lions 2019 tour to the southern hemisphere is coming to BBC iPlayer. Once Were Lions comes to BBC iPlayer on November 21st, and follows the GB Lions as they tour New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. Given unprecedented access to the Lions’ first tour in 12 […]

November 9, 2020

Premier League set to axe PPV games

The Premier League is set to scrap all pay-per-view matches after November’s international window. Football clubs will instead collectively look to devise a new solution that will cover the second lockdown period and the busy Christmas schedule. Although discussions are said to be ongoing, the controversial £14.95 fee for games not picked for TV are […]

November 6, 2020By Nik Roseveare

Study: 15m UK homes have SVoD

UK retailer Currys PC World conducted a study into the evolution of television to investigate just how much the world of TV has changed and adapted over time. Here are a few of the key takeaways: Broadcast TV is on the decline, but the British public are embracing a multitude of new ways to watch […]

October 28, 2020

The Trials Of Oscar Pistorius on iPlayer

The Trials Of Oscar Pistorius is coming to BBC iPlayer. The docu-series tells the story of the ‘Blade Runner’ – an international athlete who inspired millions with his determination and dedication until Valentine’s Day 2013, when he suddenly found himself at the centre of a murder investigation following the shooting of Reeva Steenkamp. The four-part […]

October 27, 2020By Nik Roseveare