Argentina’s World Cup win was streamed 7.1 million times on BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport Online. That figure caps a tournament which set new streaming records for the BBC with more than 104.7 million streams on iPlayer and the broadcaster’s website. BBC One saw a peak audience of 14.9 million for the final and a reach of 38.8 million on TV across the … [Read more...] about World Cup final sets new BBC streaming record
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iPlayer set to boost number of archive shows
BBC bosses have been given the go-ahead to boost the number of archive available on iPlayer. Media regulator Ofcom has agreed to remove rules limiting the number of shows available after the broadcaster argued that they were restricting its ability to boost the service’s appeal and meet audience expectations. However, it said the BBC “will still be required to … [Read more...] about iPlayer set to boost number of archive shows
iPlayer to host exclusive Word Cup channel
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
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