Ofcom’s latest annual report on the BBC shows that increasing use of BBC iPlayer is now propping up overall BBC television viewing, as traditional broadcast audiences continue their long-term decline.
BBC Player to launch on Movistar Plus+ in Spain on 15 October
BBC Studios will roll out BBC Player on Movistar Plus+ from 15 October, adding a curated on-demand catalogue of up to 700 hours for IPTV subscribers.
BBC to broadcast Wimbledon in Ultra HD
The BBC has given details of its coverage of Wimbledon 2024 with selected matches being broadcast in Ultra HD.
BBC iPlayer speeds content delivery
The BBC has made a significant ‘under the hood’ update to the BBC iPlayer that will improve the speed at which new programmes are made available.
Kerensa Samanidis named general manager for BBC iPlayer
The BBC has announced Kerensa Samanidis will become general manager for BBC iPlayer.
BBC Coronation coverage to include Ultra High Definition on iPlayer
BBC viewers will be able to watch the Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort in Ultra High Definition and High Dynamic Range.
BBC iPlayer breaks 7 billion streams barrier
BBC iPlayer has recorded another record-breaking year, passing 7 billion streams for the first time ever.
BBC launches dedicated World Cup Stream in Ultra HD
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.