Blog: BBC iPlayer

Read our latest daily deep dives, hot takes, and exciting updates about the entertainment world. Check out the latest insight from your favourite analyst, or search by coverage areas - music, entertainment and fandom, creator economy and social.

Universal Search – The Gaping Hole in Streaming Video

Amanda Stears

5 Dec 2019

All 4

BBC iPlayer

cord shavers

The day is done and you are slouched on the sofa, ready for some binge watching. But how often have you found yourself aimlessly scrolling through Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Now TV etc. not knowing exactly...

min read

Roku Aims for TV Market Share with European Expansion

Amanda Stears

26 Nov 2019

All 4

Apple TV

Argos

Roku has partnered with manufacturer Hisense to release its first Roku TV in the UK this coming Black Friday at Argos. Announced September 7th at the IFA 2019 a.k.a Berlin Radio Show, these smart TVs are...

min read

BBC iPlayer to Lead Catch-up TV

Amanda Stears

7 Aug 2019

BBC

BBC iPlayer

Catch Up TV

On 1 August, UK media regulator Ofcom announced that BBC can now extend its catch-up shows’ validity on BBC iPlayer for up to 12 months, as compared to the previous 30-day period. Apart from being able...

min read

Has the BBC Cured Streaming Latency?

Alistair Taylor

21 Sep 2018

2018 FIFA World Cup

2022 FIFA World Cup

altice

Two weeks ago , the NFL warned subscription video on demand (SVOD) services to up their content delivery game if they are to be taken seriously when bidding for premium rights. It must therefore come as...

min read