Freeview Play Ends 2019 With Nearly 7 Million Users
Freeview Play, which combines over-the-air channels with on-demand streaming, claims to be the fastest-growing TV platform in the UK
Jan 2, 2020 8:37am
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Or Goren
Wide-ranging editor and writer with many years of experience, from news and finances to entertainment and technology.
Based in London, I'm the founder and editor-in-chief of Cord Busters.
I cut the TV cord back in 2014 and never looked back. I watch a lot of TV, and thankfully I can choose whatever I want to watch without depending on archaic channels.
600+ Classic Doctor Who Episodes Are Now On BritBox
129 complete stories and standalone episodes, spanning the first eight Doctors from William Hartnell to Paul McGann, are now available to stream on BritBox
Dec 26, 2019 2:56pm
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Thousands Of Young People Prosecuted Over The TV Licence
According to government figures, Around 18,000 people under the age of 20, including teenagers, have been criminalised for failing to pay the BBC licence
Dec 24, 2019 9:47am
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BritBox UK Finally Available On Chromecast, Plus More TV Sets
The joint streaming service from ITV and the BBC adds support for Chromecast, and TV models from Panasonic and Vestel
Dec 23, 2019 9:56am
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Six Premium TV Channels On Sale: StarzPlay And More For 99p
Just in time for the holidays: Six premium TV channels which are part of Amazon Prime’s “Channels” add-on, such as StarzPlay, MGM, Discovery and others, are now available for just 99p each – for the first month (usually they’re around £5/month, each). You’ll need to hurry up though, as the deal is only available until January 6. Amazon Channels can be added-on to your Amazon Prime subscription. They launched in the UK
Dec 22, 2019 9:10am
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Coming To BritBox UK In January 2020: Thrills And Laughs
From the long-running Death in Paradise to the critically acclaimed mini-series Press, here’s what coming to BritBox UK next month
Dec 17, 2019 12:53pm
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Boris Johnson Orders Review Of BBC Licence Fee Cancellation
Following his election win, the PM is preparing to launch a formal consultation on whether TV viewers who fail to pay the fee should be prosecuted
Dec 15, 2019 12:20pm
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BT Sport Launches Monthly Pass That’s Open To Everyone, Contract-Free
BT Sport enters the streaming market for the first time, with a contract-free flexible pass, available to stream on smartphones and set-top devices
Dec 12, 2019 11:23am
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BBC Licence Fee Could Get Abolished, Says Boris Johnson
The Prime Minister said it’s worth looking into scrapping the TV licence, and possibly turning the BBC into a subscription-based service like Netflix
Dec 10, 2019 12:13pm
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Channel 5 Box-Sets Coming To NOW TV And Sky: An Answer To BritBox?
The new partnership will bring shows like “Meghan and Harry: In Their Own Words” and “GPs Behind Closed Door” to Sky and NOW TV
Dec 8, 2019 12:28pm
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Plex Launches Ad-Supported Streaming Service In The UK
The popular personal media streamer is entering the streaming TV market, with adverts and limited content in the UK
Dec 4, 2019 6:04pm
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Coming To BritBox UK In December: It’s Christmas TV Time
From “Only Fools and Horses” to “Downton Abbey” and Agatha Christie, BritBox is adding more than 100 British TV Christmas specials
Dec 3, 2019 11:36am
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