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iPlayer coming to Freesat HD in late Nov
BBC confirms beta rollout at end of month 3 November 2009 14:54 GMTFreesat has announced that it'll be playing host to the BBC iPlayer on its HD service "towards the end of the month". The provider says it'll be the first subscription-free television platform that has a full version of iPlayer, without requiring any extra equipment.
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BBC World Service content available on Stitcher app
Global access on mobile phones 29 October 2009 14:58 GMTThe BBC has announced it has made a deal with Stitcher.com to make its BBC World Service content available to users of the mobile phone-based application across the globe.
As many of you will know, Stitcher is a free mobile phone "Smart Radio" app, available... -
Internet radio portal planned for the UK
500 stations on one site 26 October 2009 15:41 GMTAn online portal that will offer the entire output of the British radio industry could go live in the first half of next year.
While only 2% of radio listening in the UK is currently done online, the plan is hoped to offer a boost to the radio industry amid... -
EastEnders going online with E20 spin-off series
Soap gets standalone webisodes 22 October 2009 17:41 GMTTV soap EastEnders has always done well on the BBC's catch-up service, the iPlayer, so the corporation is likely confident an online spin-off series will go down well with fans.
The miserable real-life series is set to venture beyond the television screen... -
BBC to consider "bespoke" iPlayer for devices with half a million users
Could see video on demand service coming to lots more hand-held gadgets 22 October 2009 9:57 GMTThe BBC's iPlayer catch-up on demand service might well be heading to many more hand-held gadgets soon, thanks to new guidelines published by the Beeb regarding "bespoke development" of the platform for devices with a certain amount of users.
Although when... -
iPlayer will not get ITV and Channel 4 content
Regulator rejects the Beeb's proposals 21 October 2009 11:31 GMTThe BBC has had its proposals to integrate ITV and Channel 4 content with its popular iPlayer denied by its regulator, the BBC Trust. The corporation wanted to allow its commercial rivals access to the platform to avoid criticism from those who say it has a dominant position...
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A fifth of UK adults "digitally excluded"
BBC research reveals 10 million don't use the internet 19 October 2009 17:25 GMT21% of all adults in the UK don't use the internet at home, or anywhere else, reports the BBC on the back of new research commissioned to look at Britain's "digital divide" in conjunction with the government's new "Digital Britain" plans.
That equates to over... -
VIDEO: Micro Men on BBC Four tonight
Hot geek drama starring the Sinclair ZX Spectrum and the BBC Micro 8 October 2009 17:01 GMTThe BBC's "Micro Men" debuts on British television tonight. Announced under the title "Syntax Era", it's described by the Beeb as an "affectionately comic drama about the British home computer boom of the early 1980s". It follows the rivalry between Sir Clive Sinclair,...
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Pay-per-view iPlayer to launch in the States
BBC Worldwide plans revealed 7 October 2009 16:06 GMTThe commercial arm of the BBC, BBC Worldwide, is planning to launch a pay-per-view iPlayer-esque service in the States where 20 million of BBC.com's 50 million users are.
The online video portal might offer some catch-up US content for free, but would charge... -
VIDEO: See the new Doctor Who logo
The time lord's logo is refreshed for 2010 series 7 October 2009 11:24 GMTThe new Doctor Who logo, which will accompany Matt Smith's on-screen debut as The Doctor in spring 2010, has been revealed. The BBC says the logo is the 11th to have been used on screen in the show's history.
"A new logo. The 11th logo for the 11th Doctor -... -
Children in Need Wrappz available
Polka-dot themed efforts for Pudsey 7 October 2009 3:56 GMTIt's a little way off yet, due on 20 November this year, but if you want to show your support for the Children in Need appeal, then skins company Wrappz has you covered.
It is currently offering a variety of polka-dot decorated skins for a range of popular gadgetry....
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Businesses get TV licence warning
Watching live TV at work could lead to a fine 2 October 2009 10:04 GMTAs more live online television becomes available, employees who use such services at their workplace could be putting their employers at risk of a big fine.
The BBC reports that businesses are being warned they could be breaking the law if staff watch live... -
BBC launches new CBeebies red button bits
With three new interactive games 25 September 2009 15:01 GMT
The BBC is launching a new red button interactive service for CBeebies, following the launch of the CBeebies iPlayer earlier in the year.
Pressing the red button on the CBeebies channel will take viewers into a "new and enhanced" interactive area. -
Top Gear going high def from November
"Tell your friends" 22 September 2009 17:14 GMTAlthough the thought of seeing Jeremy Clarkson's mug in 1080p is not that appealing, we're happy to be able to inform Top Gear fans the show is going high def.
From 15 November, the motoring programme will be simulcast on BBC's HD channels - as well as being... -
Douglas Adams' "Last Chance To See" radio available online
20 year comeback for show that inspired current Fry-fronted telly series 16 September 2009 14:52 GMTThe original radio series which sparked the new BBC Two series "Last Chance To See" with Stephen Fry has been released online.
The Fry-front telly effort echoes the original radio series (and book) in which zoologist Mark Carwadine was joined by Douglas Adams... -
"Tomorrow's World" archive goes live online
Catch up with clips of the BBC's science programme from way back 14 September 2009 10:33 GMTThe BBC has added content from Tomorrow's World to its online BBC Archive. Clips from the programmes, as well as some full-length episodes, are now available to view, for free, online.
Beginning in 1965, the BBC's flagship science programme ran for nearly 40... -
BBC iPlayer to open to third parties
Other broadcaster's content could be searchable under new plans 14 September 2009 9:04 GMTThe BBC's iPlayer could be opened up to rival broadcasters, it's been revealed at the IBC 2009 conference in Amsterdam.
Eric Huggers, the Beeb's director of future media and technology, said in a speech at the event that the corporation is planning to create... -
BBC should film 2012 Olympics in 3D
Posterity plea for historic games 10 September 2009 17:06 GMTThe BBC "should" film the 2012 Olympics in 3D, as well as "super HD", even if the technology to view such footage will likely not be widely available by then.
This suggestion comes from Roger Mosey, the director of the BBC's 2012 Olympics operation, speaking... -
BBC unveils high def line-up for autumn
Season highlights revealed 8 September 2009 11:05 GMTThe BBC has revealed some of the high def programming that viewers can look forward to this autumn.
In a blog post, the broadcaster has run down the forthcoming HD highlights stating that returning to the channel at weekends are Strictly Come Dancing and the... -
VIDEO: BBC updates Eastenders intro
3D tweaking 2 September 2009 14:26 GMTFor the first time in 10 years, EastEnders has received an update to its classic title sequence.
The update revamp includes satellite photography along with 3D mapping, with a nice touch coming in the form of cloud cover.
Executive producer Diederick... -
PlayStation Firmware 3.0 released for all not just those going Slim
Adds BBC iPlayer to your games console 1 September 2009 23:44 GMTSony has released the 3.0 PS3 firmware into the wild bringing the BBC iPlayer to thousands of new homes in the UK.
The new software update, which was first announced at GamesCom at the same time as the company's PS3 Slim console brings a host of new features... -
Freesat to get BBC iPlayer before Christmas
Catchup on last 7 days of TV from the Beeb 27 August 2009 22:40 GMTThe BBC will begin beta testing on Freesat in September with a public launch currently being promised before Christmas.
According to Freesat, "the testing is presently taking place on the entire range of Freesat receivers with the appropriate software levels... -
BBC wants your help in making open source documentary
All about the web 19 August 2009 19:28 GMTThe BBC is to embark on an ambitious project to make an open source documentary about the web.
Currently called Digital Revolution, the mini series of four programmes will be a crowdsourced documentary due for transmission on BBC in 2010 that will look at the... -
Sony updates PS3 firmware, adds BBC iPlayer
New features inbound 1st September 18 August 2009 19:31 GMTSony has confirmed that the PS3 and PS3 Slim will be getting a software update in the coming weeks bringing with it a host of new features including BBC iPlayer support.
Although the BBC's on demand service has been available in a workaround on the console,... -
ITV1 going HD before end of year
High-def World Cup 2010 for 50% of population 10 August 2009 15:28 GMTITV has announced that its HD service will be available to half the population of the UK by the time that the 2010 World Cup rolls around next year.
The company has reached a distribution deal with the Beeb that'll let it borrow some bandwidth to launch the...





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