Broadcasters launch Freely TV in United Kingdom
The service offers streaming versions of linear channels and on-demand content from Britain’s public service broadcasters.
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Local Now adds six BBC FAST channels to streaming service
The channels added to Local Now include BBC Game Shows, BBC Impossible and BBC Top Gear, among others.
BBC news presenter Huw Edwards resigns from broadcaster
Huw Edwards has resigned from the BBC following certain medical advice from his doctors.
Ofcom revises accessibility code to include streaming TV services
The code requires video program providers to offer accessibility features like subtitles and descriptive audio.
Britbox has 3.75 million subscribers, is profitable, BBC exec says
Britbox has no plans to raise prices or introduce an ad-supported tier, the BBC’s global media and streaming chief Rebecca Glashow said.
Disney licenses six TV shows to UKTV Media
Disney has agreed to license six drama series from FX, ABC and Hulu to BBC Studios’ UKTV Media in the United Kingdom.
BBC needs to reorient focus around core roles, top boss says
The top official at the BBC said the company needs to reorient its focus around a core set of ideas that involve educating and entertaining the world.
AMC Networks brings BBC News channel to free streaming services
The launch of BBC News on free streaming platforms in the U.S. comes as BBC Studios seeks additional global revenue opportunities.
BBC Studios buys ITV stake in Britbox International
The commercial arm of the BBC will spend around $321 million to take full control of Britbox’s U.S. and Canadian streaming services.
Graham Norton channel debuts on Samsung TV Plus in Europe
Samsung has struck a deal with ITV Studios for a new channel on its Samsung TV Plus platform that will offer repeats of “The Graham Norton Show.”
BBC iPlayer to remove offline downloads perk for Macs, PCs
The BBC will stop allowing desktop and laptop users to save streaming content within the BBC iPlayer Downloads app in March.
Everyone TV offers sneak peek at forthcoming Freely streaming service
Everyone TV has offered a first look at Freely, a new British streaming service that will make broadcast TV signals available online.