iPlayer
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Ministers urged to ensure iPlayer and other PSB catch-up apps have prominence on Smart TVs
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Live channels from PSB broadcasters are guaranteed prominence in programme guides, a provision the regulator reiterated its support for today, but there are currently no rules ensuring this applies to their apps.
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Ofcom asked to approve plans to keep shows on BBC iPlayer for at least 12 months
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The broadcaster is looking to boost the range and availability of content on its streaming service in order to deliver better value for Licence Fee payers and ensure audiences can enjoy shows before they become available on commercial platforms.
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BBC creates new Controller roles for BBC iPlayer and BBC Sounds
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The BBC has announced the creation of two new Controller roles for BBC iPlayer and BBC Sounds, a move which the corporation says underlines the importance Director General Tony Hall places on reinventing the BBC for the future generation.
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BBC iPlayer to show FA cup final in UHD
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Those watching on compatible Ultra HD TVs can watch the live stream on BBC iPlayer by pressing the Red Button during the BBC’s coverage, or directly through the BBC iPlayer app on their TV.
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BBC planning to make shows available for at least a year via iPlayer
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The broadcaster is also considering making complete series box sets for selected titles available and boosting the amount of content from the BBC archive that can be streamed.
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BBC iPlayer to offer Sir David Attenborough’s Dynasties in Ultra HD
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Each episode of the series, which follows individual animals including lions, chimpanzees, and emperor penguins, at the most critical period in their lives, will be to stream following their broadcast on BBC One.