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BBC iPlayer and ITV Player launch on Sky

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Ben Hargreaves

Sky has significantly strengthened its video on demand proposition following deals to offer both BBC iPlayer and ITV Player to its satellite television subscriber base. The new services will appear as an extension to the Sky Anytime+ service which was launched … Continue reading →

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TV viewing remains strong in 2011

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Jane Stott

According to a new report released by TV marketing body Thinkbox, TV viewing maintained record levels in 2011 as shows like X-Factor, Strictly Come Dancing and Sherlock kept viewers watching television for 4 hours and 2 minutes every day. The … Continue reading →

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UKTV has record Christmas

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Jane Stott

UKTV the joint venture digital television network between BBC Worldwide and Scripps Networks International has reported its highest ever ratings figures this Christmas. Digital TV channels including Dave, Watch and Good Food had a viewing share of 6.6% on Christmas … Continue reading →

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BBC Sport app to launch on Virgin Media TiVo

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Jane Stott

Cable television operator Virgin Media intends to partner with the BBC to develop a new app for its Virgin Media TiVo servicewhich will offer live coverage of major sporting events including the London 2012 Olympics and UEFA Euro 2012 European … Continue reading →

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Channel 5 HD not to appear on Freeview

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Jane Stott

The high definition channel Channel 5 HD will not be appearing on the Freeview platform as first predicted after the broadcaster dropped its plans to launch the high definitionchannel on the free to air digital TV service. Channel 5 HD … Continue reading →

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BBC iPlayer app launches on Apple devices

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Ben Hargreaves

The long awaited video on demandservice BBC iPlayer has finally launched today for Apple’s iPhone and iPad devices with the introduction of 3G streaming to the new mobile app. The new app has a number of new features, possibly the … Continue reading →

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Global BBC iPlayer app launches on Apple devices

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Jane Stott

The Global version of the BBC’s video on demandservice BBC iPlayer will be launched on Apple’s range of devices including the iPhone and iPod Touch as BBC Worldwide agrees its first program acquisition deal for the service. The Global version … Continue reading →

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Channel 5 time shift to launch in December

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Ben Hargreaves

Channel 5 has announced that a time shifted version of its channel will be launched on December 6thgiving viewers the ability to watch Channel 5’s programs an hour later. The new channel is expected to be shown on many of … Continue reading →

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BBC Alba attracts 530,000 viewers

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Jane Stott

The Gaelic speaking digital television channel BBC Alba has attracted just over half a million viewers in its first four months of broadcasting. The digital television channel was expanded to the Freeview and Virgin Media digital television platforms at the start … Continue reading →

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Global iPlayer adds support for Airplay

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Jane Stott

The BBC has announced that the global version of its BBC iPlayer video on demand service for the iPad now supports Airplay. The new functionality means that users of the global iPlayer service will now be able to stream video to … Continue reading →

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