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Gary Lineker apologises for BBC iPlayer issues during England World Cup game

Sports pundit Gary Lineker has apologised on-air to fans watching the England World Cup match on BBC iPlayer following a technical issue. The BBC Match Of The Day host and former England footballer, 61, made the comments during half-time of ...

21 Nov 2022 at 15:43

BBC iPlayer lags behind Netflix and Disney+ on experience, watchdog says

BBC iPlayer is lagging behind Netflix and Disney+ on user experience but beats its other rivals, a watchdog has said. The National Audit Office (NAO) said the streaming giants have better picture and sound quality, recommend content easier ...

14 Dec 2022 at 01:01

BBC needs to do more to connect with audiences from lower incomes, says Ofcom

The BBC needs to do more to connect with audiences from lower incomes, according to media watchdog Ofcom. In the regulator’s annual report on the corporation, published on Wednesday, they said people from lower socio-economic groups are ...

30 Nov 2022 at 17:01

No ‘healthy’ streaming industry without British broadcasters – BBC executive

A BBC executive has said that without “healthy competition” from British broadcasters than streaming companies like Netflix will not make as much local UK shows. There has been a downturn in TV advertising revenue that has hit various ...

21 Aug 2024 at 12:00

The Tourist and Peaky Blinders help iPlayer achieve record-breaking ratings

Hit dramas The Tourist and Peaky Blinders have helped BBC iPlayer achieve a record-breaking start to the year, the broadcaster has announced. The streaming service said it had its strongest ever quarter from January to March 2022 as ...

29 Apr 2022 at 01:25

Entertainment

BBC iPlayer sets festive record as streaming numbers soar

BBC iPlayer had its biggest New Year week yet with an increase of 6% on the same week last year, according to the broadcaster. The streaming service set a new record between December 27 and January 3 with programmes streamed a ...

14 Jan 2022 at 01:28

Movies

‘Warm, witty, whip-smart’ David Tennant returns to host EE Bafta film awards

Scottish actor David Tennant will return for a second year to host the EE Bafta Film Awards in 2025. The Rivals star, 53, will helm the ceremony which will be held at the Royal Festival Hall at London’s Southbank Centre on ...

09 Dec 2024 at 10:05

News

Nicola Bulley case created online ‘monster’, family says

Nicola Bulley’s partner said the online fixation and obsession with her disappearance was a “monster” that got out of control. Paul Ansell said his family initially welcomed the huge public interest after the ...

27 Sept 2024 at 09:11

Doctor Who episode featuring voice of Huw Edwards to be redubbed for BBC iPlayer

A Doctor Who episode featuring the voice of Huw Edwards has been temporarily removed from BBC iPlayer to be redubbed, the PA news agency understands. It comes after the former BBC News presenter admitted to ...

02 Aug 2024 at 19:56

Local News

County Derry chef Paula McIntyre returns with 'Hamely Kitchen'

County Derry chef Paula McIntyre is back for series three of Hamely Kitchen beginning on Friday, 24th November on BBC One Northern Ireland and BBC iPlayer at 7.30pm. In this four-part series, Paula, ...

14 Nov 2023 at 15:33

Amol Rajan excited ahead of University Challenge returning this month

University Challenge host Amol Rajan has said he is “excited” ahead of viewers watching him on the show for the first time this month. The popular quiz show, which features competing university ...

05 Jul 2023 at 11:19

Stacey Dooley: Anybody can be stalked, anybody can be a stalker

Stacey Dooley says her new documentary helped her realise that “anyone can be stalked and anybody can be a stalker”. The TV presenter said stalking was “much more common than I had ...

26 Jan 2022 at 01:27

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