BBC iPlayer VS Netflix: Ofcom Reveals Identity Crisis
According to a new report by Ofcom, BBC iPlayer faces an identity crisis in the streaming era – can it become more than a catch-up service in the public’s eye?
Nov 30, 2023 12:31pm
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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.
BBC Chair: A TV Licence Subscription Would Cost £400/Year
In a speech today, acting BBC Chair Dame Elan Closs Stephens explored a £400/year subscription model as a potential alternative to the current TV Licence fee
Nov 29, 2023 4:24pm
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Get Ready: Even More Adverts Are Coming To ITVX
ITV’s streaming service, ITVX, celebrates its first year with over 2.7 billion streams – and news that new ad formats are coming soon
Nov 29, 2023 12:18pm
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Goodbye UKTV, Hello ‘U’: Major Channels Revamp Is Coming
UKTV, the broadcaster owned by the BBC, is rebranding to ‘U’ in 2024, impacting popular channels like Dave and Yesterday on Freeview, and its UKTV Player
Nov 29, 2023 8:30am
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BBC Unveils ‘The Famous Five’ Reimagined For Christmas
Premiering this Christmas on the BBC, ‘The Famous Five’ gets a reboot. Join George, Julian, and friends in a modern adventure based on Enid Blyton’s classics
Nov 28, 2023 3:42pm
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Roku UK Announces Biggest Interface Revamp In Years
Roku UK’s latest update brings a major interface overhaul, with a personalized ‘What to Watch’ hub and improved ‘Continue Watching’ and ‘Save List’ features
Nov 28, 2023 8:00am
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Doctor Who And Red Dwarf Tunes Beat US Shows In Charts
Discover why “Doctor Who” and “Red Dwarf’s” iconic themes lead the UK’s Sci-Fi chart, outperforming American classics in PRS for Music’s latest ranking
Nov 26, 2023 5:57pm
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Netflix Extends Password Sharing Crackdown To Sky Users
Sky TV subscribers are starting to face Netflix’s password-sharing crackdown, with an added complication – they can’t use the ‘Extra Member’s scheme
Nov 24, 2023 5:29pm
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Black Friday Streaming Deals: Fire TV, Sky, ITVX And More
From discounts on the new Amazon Fire TV Sticks, Roku and Google Chromecast, to tempting offers from Sky and BT TV – here’s our Black Friday 2023 roundup
Nov 24, 2023 9:59am
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Freeview November Update: New Channels And A Big Revamp
Two new channels are coming to Freeview, including one dedicated to kids’ cartoons, and AMC/CBS’ channels are getting a revamp. Here’s the full list
Nov 22, 2023 12:15pm
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Paramount+ UK Cuts Prices In Half For Black Friday 2023
Paramount+ UK announces a Black Friday deal with 50% off subscriptions for three months – but there are a few caveats. Here’s what you need to know
Nov 21, 2023 5:36pm
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Brit’s £185K Illegal IPTV Scheme Busted In Spain
A British national was arrested in Benidorm for orchestrating an illegal IPTV streaming operation that offered hundreds of TV channels, including sports
Nov 20, 2023 5:51pm
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