BARB to track online viewing figures
The Broadcasters’ Audience Research Board (BARB) will begin tracking online catchup video to assemble its viewing figures for UK TV shows.
BBC iPlayer does not favour iOS says Trust
The BBC’s iPlayer team is not guilty of unfairly prioritising iOS over other platforms, according to a ruling by the BBC Trust.
BBC3 piloting more shows via iPlayer
The BBC is using iPlayer as a proving ground for more TV programmes, with BBC 3 bosses having commissioned another raft of comedies to debut on the streaming service.
Peter Kay sitcom to hit iPlayer first
A new sitcom from comedian Peter Kay is to be placed on BBC iPlayer in its entirety before being broadcast conventionally, the BBC has revealed.
BBC plans iPlayer-only dramas
The BBC is to commission six drama films to be shown exclusively over iPlayer.
Connected TV will fail without standards says iPlayer boss
The TV industry must adopt common standards if connected TV is to succeed, says Daniel Danker, the BBC’s Head of On-Demand.
Pure Avalon 300R Connect Freeview HD+ Box Review
Following on from their successful range of audio products, Pure has entered the TV arena with its Avalon 300R Connect Freeview+ HD box with BBC iPlayer, YouTube and PURE Connect access.
BBC to show programmes on iPlayer first
The BBC is to trial the use of iPlayer to broadcast selected programmes before they show on television.
BBC Connected Red Button hits Virgin
Virgin TIiVo owners will be the first to try out the BBC’s new Connected Red Button which promises more content and context-awareness for the interactive service.
BBC iPlayer – what you need to know
BBC iPlayer is the BBC’s catch-up TV service and the one which other such services are measured against. But what do you get, how much is it and what do you need to…
BBC iPlayer joins Sky+ On Demand service
As of today, the BBC has joined Sky’s new On Demand service that is now available for the majority of Sky+ HD box owners, meaning you can enjoy instant access to a number…
iPlayer scores Olympic gold
Thee BBC’s iPlayer service hit a record number of viewers in August. The rise was driven by the BBC’s multi-screen coverage of the London 2012 Olympic Games.
BBC reworking Android iPlayer to ditch dependency on Flash
The BBC is to release a completely new version of its iPlayer app for Android devices following the demise of Adobe Flash for mobile.
iPlayer adds offline viewing
The iOS app for BBC iPlayer has received an update which adds the ability to store programmes on your iOS device to watch later, when offline.
BBC iPlayer site hit by fault
The BBC suffered a major website outage yesterday that left web viewers unable to use BBC iPlayer.
