BBC iPlayer is adding a pop-up stream for the duration of the World Cup.
Ofcom launches consultation on BBC iPlayer archive expansion
Ofcom has announced a consultation into proposals by the BBC to increase the amount of archive content on BBC iPlayer.
BBC introduces restart to Sky Q channels
The BBC has begun to introduce Restart to its channels on the Sky Q box.
“Best ever year” for iPlayer
BBC’s iPlayer has broken new records, with 6.6 billion programmes streamed in 2021/2. This, according to the BBC in its latest Annual Report and Accounts, was up 8% on the […]
BBC to close linear channels in ‘digital-first’ savings
BBC Four and children’s channel CBBC will close in the next few years, while the domestic BBC News channel will merge with BBC World News to create a single channel, […]
1.83bn streams in BBC iPlayer record-breaking quarter
The first three months of 2022 have produced a new record-breaking quarter for the BBC iPlayer.
New Festive record for BBC iPlayer
Streaming records continue to be broken with BBC iPlayer recording a new record of 141 million programmes streamed during the week of the New Year (27 December – 3 January).
1,000 boxsets on BBC iPlayer over Christmas
The BBC will be screening some of its most popular shows in the Ultra HD format over the Christmas holiday period.
BBC iPlayer added to PlayStation 5
BBC iPlayer is now available on PlayStation 5, having been added to the games platform ahead of the Christmas holiday period.
New look for BBC iPlayer on the TV
The BBC is introducing a new look for the TV version of the iPlayer.