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BBC: iPlayer Has Lost To Netflix And We Want To Change It

Following a dramatic drop in UK streaming market share, and a survey conducted by the BBC, it is now asking Ofcom to make some drastic changes to their streaming service, BBC iPlayer. Among those: longer periods of availability for their programmes, and returning full box-sets. Back in January, The BBC opened a public consultation for the public and industry stakeholders to send in their opinions, regarding proposed changes to iPlayer,

Apr 28, 2019 12:55pm No Comments

How To Watch All The Marvel Movies Online In The UK

From “Iron Man” to “Captain Marvel”, the Marvel Cinematic Universe spans more than 20 films. Here’s how to watch them all online in the UK, without a cable subscription

Apr 25, 2019 10:09pm No Comments

Netflix Will Start Showing “Top 10” Lists In The UK

With so much content on TV these days, sifting through it all and finding what to watch is becoming a real issue. Netflix is about to test a new method that is aimed at helping you make that choice – “Top 10” lists that will rank its most popular movies and TV shows in the UK. Revealed as part of Netflix’ latest earnings report, the company says that later in

Apr 17, 2019 12:24pm No Comments

Disney Officially Announces New Netflix Competitor: Disney+

After months (and even years) of rumours, speculations and tidbits of information, Disney finally announced their upcoming streaming service: Disney+. With new Star Wars and Marvel shows, The Simpsons, and the entire Disney Films back-catalogue, the service, which will launch in November, will try to compete with Netflix. At first, however, it will only be available in the US. In recent years, it looked like Disney is buying, well, everything in

Apr 12, 2019 7:59am No Comments

Deal Alert: Get 3 Free Months Of Amazon Music Unlimited

Amazon is gearing up for their Spring Sale (which will start on April 8th) – and as an early celebration, they’re offering a three months subscription to their Spotify rival – Amazon Music Unlimited – for… free. However – it’s only for new subscribers. Just as Netflix did for streaming video, a music subscription service gives you unlimited access to millions of songs – for one monthly price. Amazon Music

Apr 6, 2019 9:10am No Comments

NOW TV’s Sky Cinema Price Hike: Is It Still A Good Deal For Streaming Fans?

Sky’s streaming TV service, NOW TV, has raised the price of their “Sky Cinema Pass” starting today (April 4): the package, which includes more than 1,000 movies on-demand as well as “live” streaming of Sky’s cinema channels, will now cost £11.99 per month, instead of £9.99 – a jump of 20%. NOW TV was created as Sky’s answer to Netflix and cord cutters – a cheap TV service that doesn’t require a lengthy contract, gives you

Apr 3, 2019 11:58am No Comments

Manhattan T3 Review: An Advanced, Mid-Priced Freeview Play Box

A feature-rich “Freeview Play” box with TV catchup apps and a super-fast interface. But is it for you? Find out in my Manhattan T3 review

Apr 1, 2019 8:52am 9 Comments

Classic BBC Box Sets Are Coming To NOW TV

Iconic BBC comedies and drama programmes will be coming to Sky and NOW TV starting next month. Full box sets of Only Fools and Horses, Absolutely Fabulous, Blackadder and other classics, will be available to watch on demand, as part of a new agreement between the BBC and Sky. Some of the classic BBC shows, as well as more current ones, are usually available on BBC iPlayer. Earlier this year, the BBC even said

Mar 20, 2019 10:14am No Comments

BBC And ITV Plan To Launch Joint Netflix Competitor: BritBox UK

In an attempt to fight services like Netflix, ITV and the BBC are planning a new paid streaming service, with old – and new – programmes

Feb 27, 2019 3:53pm 1 Comment

NOW TV Adds Ability To Download Movies And TV Shows To Your Phone

Following in the footsteps of Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, Sky’s NOW TV streaming service will now let you download TV shows and movies for offline viewing on your smart phone or tablet – with some restrictions. This is particularly useful when you expect to be without an internet connection – on a flight, for example, or on the tube. As long as you have an iOS or an Android

Feb 13, 2019 5:15pm No Comments

NOW TV Sports Pass Price Rises Again: Is It Still A Good Deal?

Exactly one year after raising the prices of their NOW TV Sports Passes, Sky are raising the costs of their streaming-only Sports service yet again, for both the Day Pass and the Weekly Pass. Cord cutting sports fans have few options to watch their favourite sports without a “traditional” cable/satellite contract. Luckily, they at least have NOW TV’s Sports Pass – but that option will now cost you more. There

Feb 12, 2019 4:52pm 1 Comment

TV Licence Fee Is Rising Again – Do You Still Need To Pay It?

Another year, another TV licence fee increase: Starting April 1, 2019, the annual fee will increase from £150.50 to £154.50. This marks the third year in a row of licence fee increases. An annual black and white licence will rise from £50.50 to £52.00. But is the TV licence still relevant in this era of cord cutting? The TV licence is a tax used to fund the BBC. It is collected by the

Feb 2, 2019 9:29am 1 Comment