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BBC launches connected TV sports app


UK public broadcaster the BBC has launched a new sports application for connected TVs. It…

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Eurosport 3D and 24 BBC Red Button services for Olympics

The range of services offering coverage of the London Olympic Games to UK viewers is…

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BBC names Natural History head

British public broadcaster the BBC has promoted Wendy Darke as head of its Natural History…

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Global iPlayer will help BBC avoid fate of Kodak, says Littleford

BBC Worldwide’s Global iPlayer service will enable the BBC to hedge against the relative decline…

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VIDEO: iPlayer launches on Xbox Live

The BBC’s on-demand platform iPlayer has launched on Microsoft’s Xbox Live games console platform in…

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BBC viewers “comfortable” with pay concept, says Keating

Research shows that BBC viewers would be “comfortable” with a paid for download service, according…

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BBC loses horse racing rights to Channel 4

UK public broadcaster the BBC has lost the TV rights to several high-profile horse-racing events…

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BBC reveals Project Barcelona plan for pay download service

The BBC plans to launch a paid for download service, enabling viewers to purchase programmes…

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BSkyB cuts retransmission fees

News Corp-backed pay TV platform BSkyB has cut the amount that it charges the BBC…

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BBC News personalises Facebook page

UK broadcaster the BBC has launched a new feature on its BBC News Facebook page…

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BBC launches Russian news app

The BBC has launched a new Russian language news app for iPhones. The BBC Russian…

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Use of red button could transform connected TV, says iPlayer chief

Connected TV platforms are too complicated and are deterring consumer from using services, according to…

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BBC adds 3G streaming to iPlayer Android app

The BBC has released a new version of its iPlayer Android app to include streaming…

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BBC News launches Android tablet app

The BBC has launched its global news app on Android tablet devices. This follows the…

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BBC confirms Olympic 3D coverage

The BBC has confirmed that it will air some Olympic events, including the men’s 100…

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Roku adds iPlayer and preps more UK expansion

Roku has added BBC catch-up service iPlayer to its UK service. The over-the-top service said…

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BBC and Thomson complete Freeview fifth HD channel trial

UK public broadcaster the BBC is set to broadcast a fifth HD Freeview channel on…

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Thompson could quit BBC this year

Mark Thompson, the director general of UK public broadcaster the BBC, could step down by…

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Connected devices help iPlayer to record year

The BBC’s iPlayer platform received a record 1.94 billion requests for TV programmes last year,…

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BBC News app launches on Sony TVs

UK public broadcaster the BBC has launched its BBC News connected TV app on Sony…

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Lovefilm strikes deals with BBC Worldwide and ITV

Online streaming service and DVD rental service Lovefilm has struck two major digital deals with…

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BBC Worldwide teams with Stardoll for Strictly

BBC Worldwide has teamed up with teen social game provider Stardoll to create a virtual…

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BBC chooses S3 for iPlayer testing

The BBC has begun using TV content delivery platform specialist S3’s StormTest Development Center. The…

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Netflix signs BBC deal for UK service

Netflix has signed a content deal with BBC Worldwide that will bring various programming from…

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New BBC apps for Virgin TiVo

The BBC is to bring interactive services to Virgin Media via its TiVo platform. Virgin…

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BBC and ITV announce Euro 2012 schedule

British public broadcaster the BBC and commercial rival ITV have agreed the split of games…

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BBC launches iPlayer app for iPhone, adds 3G streaming

The BBC has introduced an iPlayer app for the iPhone and iPod touch, and introduced…

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BBC plans to air Strictly Come Dancing in 3D, also on iPlayer

The BBC is to air the final to Strictly Come Dancing in 3D. The UK…

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OTE adds BBC World News

Greek pay TV operator OTE has added the BBC World News channel to its line-up….

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BBC Trust says open internet is crucial

UK ISPs that market internet access services should offer unrestricted access to the web, according…