BBC grabs rights to Disney’s streaming drama “Love, Victor”
The BBC has landed the domestic telecast rights to Disney’s “Love, Victor” coming-of-age drama.
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Stories and analysis on the technology, media and telecommunications industry in Europe.
Freeview broadcasters develop streaming version of service
The BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 are banding together to develop a streaming version of Freeview called “Freely.”
Ofcom says GB News violated rules with political interview
A segment broadcast on British channel GB News violated various media regulations, Ofcom said on Monday.
BBC will refresh news website to target U.S. readers
BBC Studios will relaunch its news website next year, with a focus on targeting American news consumers with “personalized” content.
Amazon to offer Discovery Plus Premium through Prime Video Channels
Amazon will offer an upgraded version of Discovery Plus that includes TNT Sports in the United Kingdom.
Samsung TV Plus launches more sports content in UK
British streamers with Samsung devices are getting access to more free streaming sports content.
Sky Showtime hires former Netflix executive Kai Finke
Kai Finke has been appointed to the role of chief content officer at the Comcast-Paramount joint venture.
Britain to shut off analog landline phone network in 2025
Customers of BT, Virgin Media and other phone services will be converted from the analog system to digital phone before December 2025.
Germany will overtake UK with subscription video subscribers, report says
Western Europe will have around 273 million total SVOD subscribers by the end of the decade.
Philips puts Pluto TV on smart sets in Europe, Latin America
Philips is putting the free streaming service Pluto TV on its TP Vision sets in Europe and Latin America.
