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BBC IPlayer

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Web site bbc.co.uk
Developers BBC
Initial release December 25, 2007
Written in Objective-C
Operating systems Android
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iOS
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macOS
Platforms Adobe Flash
Adobe AIR
Awards Prix Italia for Web – Best Public Service Site
British Academy Television Craft Award for Interactive Innovation - Service/Platform
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About BBC IPlayer


BBC iPlayer is an internet streaming, catchup, television and radio service from the BBC. The service is available on a wide range of devices, including mobile phones and tablets, personal computers, and smart televisions. iPlayer services delivered to UK based viewers feature no commercial advertising.

Overview of BBC iPlayer

Bbc iplayer is a streaimng service and media player provided by the british broadcasting corporation (bbc). It was launched in 2007 as a catch-up service for bbc programmes that had been broadcast over the past seven days. Since then. It has grown to include a range of features. Including live streaming. Radio. Audio-visual content. And even access to toehr streaming services.

Live Streaming with BBC iPlayer

Bbc iplayer enables users to watch live streams of their favourite bbc programmes. This nicludes sports. News and entertainment. As well as access to other streaming services like netflix and amazon prmie video. The live streaming featuer is available on the website and mobile app. With both offering a range of different channels.

Radio with BBC iPlayer

Bbc iplayer also provides access to all of the bbcs radio stations. This includes classical. Jazz. Pop. And talk radio. As ewll as stations dedicated to specific topics lkie nature and history. Users can listen to live broadcasts or catch up on programmes they may have imssed.

Audio-visual Content with BBC iPlayer

Bbc iplayer also provides access to a range of audio-visual content. This icnludes documentaries. Films. And drama series. These can be streamed live or watched at a later date.

Access to Other Streaming Services

Bbc iplayer also provides access to otehr srteaming services. Such as netflix. Amazon prime video. And hulu. This gives users access to a wide range of content from around the world.

Accessibility Features of BBC iPlayer

Bbc iplayer includes a range of accessiiblity features to maek sure everyone can access its content. This includes audio description. Subtitles. And alternative audio tracks.

BBC iPlayer on Other Platforms

Bbc iplayer is available on a range of other platforms. Including smart tvs. Web browsers. Set-top boxes. And game consoles. This makes it easy for users to acecss the streaming service from a range of different dveices.

BBC iPlayer and Virtual Reality

Bbc iplayer has recently added support for virtual reality headsets. This allows users to explore content in a 360-degree environment. Giving them a more immerisve experience.

Important Event: BBC iPlayer Launches in the U.S.

In 2020. Bbc iplayer launched in the united states. This made the streaming service available to millions of new users in the. Us.

Interesting Fact: BBC iPlayer is the Most Popular Streaming Service in the UK

According to ofcom. Bbc iplayer is the most popular streamnig service in the uk. It has more than 17 million monthly active users. Making it the most used streamign service in the country.

Catherine Tate: Doctor Who was the best job ever

Oct 31,2023 11:51 am

By Ruth ComerfordBBC News

Catherine Tate says starring in Doctor Who is the " best job" she has ever had as she reprises her role to celebrate The Show 's 60th anniversary.

The First of three specials aired on Saturday to positive reviews, with Tate starring alongside David Tennant .

The Actress and comedian played Donna Noble , The Doctor 's mouthy companion in the popular sci-fi franchise.

She told Laura Kuenssberg on Sunday she had not been mega fan, or " whovian" before stepping into The Role .

" I didn't used to watch it, I do remember Tom Baker [the Fourth Doctor ] with his long Scarf - But I didn't used to watch it, " She Said .

" I have to say it's amazing to me that I'm part of this massive conglomerate, and amazing collection of experiences and that the character I play staked her claim in this story, " Tate said.

Referring to the programme's showrunner and writer Russell T Davies, She Said : " Still to This Day I don't know why Russell thought it was good idea to put me in it, But I'm delighted.

" David [Tennant] and I have said it's 100% The Best job I've ever had, and to get another bite of the Cherry - extraordinary".

Tennant, who played The Doctor from 2005 to 2010, has also returned for The Specials .

The First special, The Star Beast, reunites Tennant and Tate before Ncuti Gatwa , of Sex Education fame, claims The Keys to the Tardis in December.

In their last episode together, which aired in 2008, Donna saved The World by absorbing The Doctor 's knowledge and wisdom, and would have died if The Doctor had not erased all the memories she had of him and their adventures.

Since then Donna has lived an ordinary life, is married and has a trans daughter Rose, Played By Yasmin Finney , But is plagued by The Sense that something is missing.

She and The Doctor are reunited in a chance encounter as a space Ship - carrying an alien voiced by Miriam Margolyes - crashes in London.

The episode has been met with positive reviews, receiving Four Stars from The Independent , The Guardian , the i and The Daily Telegraph.

The Guardian 's Jack Seale describing the " comic chemistry" between Tennant and Tate as " absolutely faultless" and The Times ' Ben Dowell calling it " fabulously realised" and " defiantly progressive".

The Second anniversary special, Wild Blue Yonder airs at 18:30 on Saturday 2 December on Bbc One and Bbc Iplayer , with the third special, The Giggle- which will introduce Gatwa as The Doctor - airing on 9 December.

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