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BBC can go ahead with iPlayer changes

August 1, 2019 11.03 Europe/London By Julian Clover

The BBC can move forward with plans to extend the length of time that programmes are made available on the BBC iPlayer, Ofcom has confirmed.

Its planned to move the iPlayer from the present 30-day catch up to make shows available for a period of 12 months. In some cases this could be extended further.

In line with its provisional view, Ofcom has concluded that “the BBC’s proposed changes to BBC iPlayer could deliver significant public value over time. They could increase choice and availability of public-service broadcast content, and help ensure the BBC remains relevant in the face of changing viewing habits.”

However, the regulator remains concerned over the competitive challenges created, particularly for other public service broadcasters’ video-on-demand services.

Ironically, this includes Britbox, in which the BBC is a partner with ITV.

Ofcom is requiring the BBC to draw up an analysis on how the iPlayer contributes to the BBC’s public service objectives and to track the consumption and availability of its content.

“It’s great news that’s we will be able to proceed with our plans to transform BBC iPlayer. By making shows available for longer and by expanding choice,  we’ll be able offer so much more to the public,” said a BBC spokesperson. “We’ll continue to engage with the whole industry both directly and where appropriate via PACT in order to deliver these changes to audiences.”

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Filed Under: Newsline, On Demand/VOD, TV Tagged With: BBC iPlayer, Ofcom Edited: 1 August 2019 11:35

About Julian Clover

Julian Clover is a Media and Technology journalist based in Cambridge, UK. He works in online and printed media. Julian is also a voice on local radio. You can talk to Julian on Twitter @julianclover, on Facebook or by email at jclover@broadbandtvnews.com.

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