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BBC launches free sport app

UK public broadcaster the BBC has launched a free sport app for iPhone and iPod…

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iPlayer sees Christmas boost for tablets and smartphones

The BBC iPlayer catch-up service attracted 77 million requests for TV and radio programmes over…

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BBC launches Antiques Roadshow synchronous app

The BBC has launched its planned live, synchronous companion screen app for its Antiques Roadshow…

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Antiques Roadshow game played by 1.5 million users

More than 1.5 million unique users have played the BBC’s interactive Antiques Roadshow game since…

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BBC launches Connected Red Button service on Virgin TiVo

The BBC is launching a new red button connected TV service. The UK public broadcaster’s…

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iPlayer passes 200 million monthly requests for the first time

The number of iPlayer requests passed 200 million for the first time ever in October,…

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BBC Worldwide names interim CEO

BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of the UK public broadcaster, has announced that Paul Dempsey…

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BBC names Hall as new director-general

Tony Hall, the chief executive of the Royal Opera House, has been appointed as the…

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BBC launches Earth Unplugged YouTube channel

BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of the BBC, has launched a new YouTube channel, Earth…

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BBC news chiefs step aside as Patten begins search for new DG

Following the resignation of BBC director-general George Entwistle on Saturday, head of news Helen Boaden…

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BBC renews SES capacity deal

Satellite operator SES has renewed a multiple transponder contract with UK public broadcaster the BBC….

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BBC iPlayer joins Sky

UK pay TV operator BSkyB has added BBC iPlayer to its connected TV platform. The…

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BBC Trust launches Red Button and Online review

The BBC’s governing body has launched a review of BBC Online and Red Button services….

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UK’s Ceefax ends today

The UK’s Ceefax TV text service closes down today, following the completion of digital switchover….

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Record month for iPlayer, TV platform and games console use grows

BBC iPlayer recorded a record month in September, with use of the service on TV…

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BBC condemns interference

The BBC has condemned what it described as “deliberate, intermittent interference to its transmissions to…

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BBC Worldwide to release first UltraViolet titles

BBC Worldwide Consumer Products is to release its first UltraViolet-enabled DVD and Blu-ray titles ahead…

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BBC scales back Red Button video ahead of connected TV service

The BBC is to reduce the video offering on its Red Button service on Sky,…

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Olympics break iPlayer records

Interest in the Olympic Games attracted record numbers of users to the BBC’s iPlayer catch-up…

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BBC confirms Antiques Roadshow companion app launch

The BBC has confirmed that it will launch its first companion screen app for the…

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BBC Media Player to replace Flash for iPlayer

The BBC is launching a new video player that will allow Android smartphone and tablet…

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Creativity and cost savings are key for BBC, says new DG Entwistle

World-class creativity should be at the heart of the BBC, according to new director general…

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BBC Worldwide names consumer digital technology chief

BBC Worldwide has appointed Michael Fleshman as senior vice-president, consumer digital technology. Fleshman, former chief…

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BBC to merge international news units

The BBC has merged its international news portfolio into a new commercial entity called BBC…

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Red Bee extends BBC deal for access services

The BBC has signed a deal with broadcast services provider Red Bee Media to provide…

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BBC iPlayer launches mobile downloads

The BBC has today launched mobile iPlayer downloads, meaning smartphone and tablet users can watch…

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Former BBC DG Thompson to helm New York Times

BBC director-general Mark Thompson is to become president of the CEO of The New York…

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Digital games smash BBC records

The BBC had 106 million requests for Olympic video content across all online platforms, more…

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BBC Trust and S4C Authority launch consultation on deal

The BBC Trust and the S4C Authority, the governing bodies of the BBC and Welsh-language…

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Interactive Olympics popular, but 3D fails to engage viewers

The BBC says that 17 million people watched 15 minutes or more of its interactive…