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BBC orders original horror film for iPlayer
The BBC is expanding its move into original feature films for its iPlayer service with…
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BBC takes key step towards HTML5 migration for iPlayer
The BBC launched a beta trial of an HTML5 player for its iPlayer catch-up service…
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BBC to launch dedicated Children’s iPlayer next year
The BBC plans to launch a dedicated children’s version of the iPlayer next year and…
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BBC iPlayer orders first original film
UK pubcaster the BBC has ordered The Rack Pack, a comedy film for its iPlayer…
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Video app streaming booms in US, China
Video apps are experiencing significant revenue growth in the US and China, according to new…
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Nordic broadcasters urge UK government to back BBC
Director generals from the Nordic region’s public broadcasters have warned the British government not to…
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BBC to launch Netflix-style US platform
The BBC will next year launch an OTT subscription service akin to streaming giants Netflix…
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UK government launches review of BBC governance
UK government launches review of BBC governanceThe UK government has appointed former Virgin Money and…
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‘Open BBC for the internet age’ pledges director general
BBC director general, Tony Hall, has outlined plans for an “open BBC for the internet…
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BBC to launch kids iPlayer service, iPlay
UK public service broadcaster the BBC, is to launch a standalone children’s version of popular…
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Freeview Play to launch next month
UK digital-terrestrial TV provider Freeview has confirmed that its new connected TV offering, Freeview Play,…
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Labour hopeful Corbyn pledges to reverse BBC cuts
Jeremy Corbyn has pledged to reverse cuts to UK public broadcaster the BBC. Corbyn is…
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Whittingdale: BBC future debate justified
UK Conservative government minister John Whittingdale has admitted “most people” see the BBC licence fee…
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Licence fee opponents change views in BBC deprivation test
Households that either would like to be exempted from paying the UK licence fee and…
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BBC unveils ‘transformational’ iPlayer revamp
The BBC has unveiled a host of new features for the iPlayer, which it claims…
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Fairhead: BBC future shouldn’t be subject to ‘vested interest’
The future of the BBC needs to be driven by “evidence and fact, not by…
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BBC Three to go online only from March 2016
The BBC plans to turn youth network BBC Three into an online-only service from March…
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iPlayer TV requests up 18% in July
TV requests to the BBC’s iPlayer online service were up 18% year-on-year, and increased slightly…
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ITV angry over catch-up licence fee plans
ITV is challenging plans to widen the scope of the UK licence fee to cover…
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Amazon signs Top Gear team for motoring show
Amazon Prime Instant Video has won the battle to sign former Top Gear presenters Jermy Clarkson, James…
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Trust calls for greater protection for BBC
The BBC Trust has called for greater protection for the public broadcaster from politics, changes…
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iPlayer accounts for 62% of UK TV streaming, says government
Some 15 million UK internet users have now accessed a TV programme online, with the…
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BBC launches new channel in Asia
BBC Worldwide is continuing the international rollout of its new channel brands with the launch…
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Channel 5 onboard first BBC Earth original
The UK’s Channel 5 and BBC Worldwide have co-commissioned an extreme weather series that will…
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BBC Studios hooks Salmon
Veteran British executive Peter Salmon has been named director of the BBC’s forthcoming commercial production…
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Industry reacts to BBC review
Industry groups, analysts, media specialist and advocacy groups have been quick to react to yesterday’s…
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BBC Trust hits out over licence fee deal
The head of the BBC Trust has hit out over the way the recent licence…
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Whittingdale appoints Charter Renewal advisory panel
UK culture secretary John Whittingdale has appointed an eight-strong panel to advise the government ahead…
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BBC updates iPlayer mobile apps
The BBC has updated its BBC iPlayer mobile app for Android and iOS devices with…
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Confirmed: BBC to foot licence fee bill for over-75s
The UK government has ordered public broadcaster the BBC will foot a £600 million (US$929.4…