An extra pop-up channel featuring build-up and post-match analysis for handpicked games throughout the World Cup is coming to BBC iPlayer. Available exclusively on the broadcaster’s streaming platform, the World Cup Extra channel will also feature live coverage of selected matches with alternative commentary from BBC Radio 5 Live throughout the tournament, plus a range of … [Read more...] about iPlayer to host exclusive Word Cup channel
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New-look iPlayer being rolled out to TV platforms
The BBC has begun rolling out a new look for iPlayer which updates the app’s design and moves the navigation from the top to the side. Users will be moved to the revamped look in the coming weeks, but those wanting to experience it straight away can switch to iPlayer Beta via the settings option. In a blog post, the BBC says: “This is the first of a number of … [Read more...] about New-look iPlayer being rolled out to TV platforms
Torchwood and The Cry boxsets come to BBC iPlayer
Torchwood, the Bafta award-winning Doctor Who spin-off created by Russell T Davies, is now available to rewatch on BBC iPlayer. Featuring John Barrowman, Eve Myles, Burn Gorman, Naoko Mori and Gareth David-Lloyd, the first series broke viewing records on BBC Three, and it’s back in full with its jam-packed subsequent series to give fans the chance to re-visit the … [Read more...] about Torchwood and The Cry boxsets come to BBC iPlayer
BBC adds Years and Years and Line of Duty to iPlayer
Years and Years and Line of Duty, two of the BBC’s biggest hits of 2019, are now available to rewatch subscription free on iPlayer. Written by Russell T Davies, the acclaimed Years and Years follows the Lyons family through a tumultuous 15 years in which society changes faster than ever and the family experience everything we hope for - and fear. The all-star cast … [Read more...] about BBC adds Years and Years and Line of Duty to iPlayer
Luther’s return tops BBC iPlayer with 11 million requests
The return of Idris Elba’s popular detective drama Luther gave BBC iPlayer a dramatic start to the year for BBC iPlayer, generating 3.7 million requests for the first episode and 11 million requests for all four episodes of the new series. Drama dominated the first month of the year, with every episode of top twenty iPlayer programmes of the month coming from the … [Read more...] about Luther’s return tops BBC iPlayer with 11 million requests
