The international version of the BBC iPlayer will be a “very different proposition”, according to BBC Worldwide boss Jana Bennett. In her first major speech as President of Worldwide Networks […]
BBC syndication policy begins to bite
The BBC has begun to enforce rules under its new syndication policy that prevents platforms from creating their own versions of the BBC iPlayer. This week Virgin Media was forced […]
BBC iPlayer brings in rival channels
The BBC is opening up the BBC iPlayer to third party channels. The sharing of metadata from ITV, Channel 4, S4C, Five, SeeSaw and the MSN video player means that […]
BBC confirms iPlayer apps on iPad and Android
The BBC has given further details of the iPad and Android applications for the BBC iPlayer that are slated to make their debut later this week.
BBC iPlayer for iPad from Thursday
The long awaited app that will run the BBC iPlayer on Apple’s iPad is slated for release on Thursday February 10, the BBC has confirmed.
BBC Online review rejects iPlayer aggregation
The BBC has committed not to use the iPlayer as an on demand aggregator or launch its own social network as part of a series of commitments issued as part […]
BBC will refuse requests to build bespoke iPlayer versions
The BBC will refuse requests made by platform operators and receiver manufacturers to build separate versions of its catch-up TV platform, the iPlayer. In provisional conclusions ahead of a new […]
BBC iPlayer completes record year
The BBC iPlayer is celebrating its third birthday with a record number of requests totaling 141 million during November and 1.3 billion across the year.
BBC syndication review slated for early 2011
The BBC is expected to rationalise its policy for the syndication of catch-up content when new guidelines are published by the BBC Trust early in 2011.
Bennett to head Global iPlayer
BBC Worldwide has appointed Jana Bennett as President, Worldwide Networks and Global iPlayer, giving the head of BBC Vision responsibility for BBC Worldwide’s wholly owned BBC-branded channels and for BBC […]