Media Consumption
Could BBC iPlayer carry content from other broadcasters?
In A BBC for All, the broadcaster highlighted the need for "radical reforms" to its independence and ability to respond to evolving audience demand
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People
Storm Fagan named BBC chief technology and product officer
Fagan will oversee BBC Media Tech, a new division that will unite the broadcaster's product and technology teams
Media Delivery
Netflix co-CEO: We can help traditional broadcasters connect with audiences
Greg Peters said the streamer is "eager" to help broadcasters connect with audiences that they're not currently connecting with
Business
Bectu: proposed BBC cuts will damage its ability to fulfil vital function
Outgoing DG Tim Davie said the corporation will need to cut spending by 10 per cent
Production & Post
BBC and Nomint blaze stop-motion trail for Milano Cortina 2026
The ambitious project used 700 3D-printed miniature figures for the opening credits of the BBC's Winter Olympic coverage
Business
UK’s creative industries minister suggests PSBs should ‘move closer’ to battle the streamers
Ian Murray has written to Ofcom and the Competition and Markets Authority to suggest there would be "significant benefits to public service media providers...
People
BBC names Rhodri Talfan Davies as interim director-general
He will take up the position following Tim Davie's departure on 2nd April
Live Production
Interoperability, flexibility, scalability: the benefits of MXL for the broadcast industry
During TVBEurope's webinar on unlocking MXL's capabilities, the panel discussed how the technology will help streamline production for broadcasters, streamers and sports organisations
Media Delivery
BBC confirms YouTube strategic partnership, includes aim to upskill producers and creators
Led by the National Film and Television School (NFTS), 150 media professionals will be invited to develop their YouTube skills with a series of...
Media Delivery
Netflix looks to expand vertical video capabilities as TV market ‘has never been more competitive than it is today’
The company's co-CEOs discussed the changing market, with competition from the likes of Instagram and YouTube
Media Delivery
BBC ‘to produce unique programmes for YouTube’
Programmes created for YouTube will be aimed at younger audiences who are watching the Google-owned platform more than traditional broadcasters
Artificial Intelligence
‘AI makes humans more important, not less’: Broadcast CTOs discuss AI adoption
Technology leaders from the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Hearst Networks discuss the impact of AI on the workforce, content discovery and more at...
Production & Post
From soft toy to 3D art: Revealing the unique look of Pudsey’s first animated adventure
Animation creative director Tony Reed tells TVBEurope about the monumental task of bringing BBC Children in Need’s beloved mascot to life for his 40th...
Production & Post
A tale of two cities
In the first of a series looking at production in the regions, Matthew Corrigan turns the spotlight on Greater Manchester, visiting dock10 and Versa...
Production & Post
Identifying a touch of Christmas Magic: Behind the scenes of BBC One’s festive idents
As the BBC's Christmas idents appear on screens across the country, Barney Goodland, producer at Magic Light Pictures tells TVBEurope how they should be...
Production & Post
Inside the Whoniverse: How The War Between the Land and the Sea created a new deep-sea world
The War Between the Land and the Sea is a spin-off from Doctor Who while also very much its own story. Kevin Hilton talks...
Business
UK government launches BBC Charter Review, considers future of the licence fee
" must reflect the whole of the UK, remain an engine for economic growth and be funded in a way that is sustainable...
Sustainability
British film and TV industry publishes Statement of Intent on clean power
Published and co-signed by BAFTA albert and partners, the Statement aims to accelerate sustainable screen production practices
Business
Ofcom calls on the BBC to ‘innovate and take risks’ as it heads into Charter renewal
According to Ofcom, the broadcaster should make content available where people want to watch it, such as on third-party platforms
Business
‘This is a critical moment for the BBC’: reaction to Tim Davie’s decision to step down
"The size, budget, scope and governance of the institution are all to play for, and this means the BBC starts the [Charter} negotiations with...
Live Production
Media eXchange Layer – today and tomorrow
As momentum around MXL builds, Russell Trafford-Jones, industry engagement manager at Techex, explores its potential to enable seamless live media exchange across software-based infrastructures...
Media Consumption
Report: 10 million people could lose TV access if DCMS switches off transmission in 2035
Independent Analyst Matthew Horsman suggests DCMS plans are moving too quickly for many UK households
Virtual Production
Virtual production first for CBeebies and VERSA Manchester
Blending traditional techniques with digital environments, The Great Ice Cream Hunt marks the first time the channel has used the technology
Media Consumption
Channel 4 ‘best-ever’ day as streaming growth continues
Building on a record-breaking September, Channel 4 delivered its best-ever week for views alongside market-leading linear success
Production & Post
Reconstructing the past: how Lux Aeterna brought early humans to life in BBC’s Human
The team at Lux Aeterna explain how partnering with photogrammetry specialists Sample & Hold enabled the recreation of prehistoric humans, while also paving the...
Production & Post
Former BBC Elstree Centre set for ‘world-class’ film and TV studio transformation
The campus will be rebranded as Fairbanks Studios, reflecting its heritage, having been owned and operated by Hollywood legend Douglas Fairbanks Jr in the...
Business
Lisa Nandy stresses need for “strong” public service media to help viewers make informed choices
Nandy spoke about the essential nature of public service media in an increasingly febrile environment
Business
Unified Streaming acquired by Software Combined
The group is in the process of finalising two further acquisitions in the Benelux region and is expanding its new Amsterdam office
IBC
IBC2025: Meet the speaker – Antonia Kerle
The BBC's chief technical advisor will be discussing the two big challenges currently being faced by public service media organisations, which are both enabled...
Media Consumption
Freely passes half million weekly users milestone
One year on from the collaboration's launch, a new survey predicts the platform is on track to be the UK's biggest within 5 years
Media Consumption
In first deal of its kind, UK YouTube channels win Bundesliga rights
It is the first time a top league has granted live rights for an extensive package of matches to content creators in Europe
Media Consumption
Freely expands into streaming devices
Netgem is confirmed as the platform's first device partner, widening access to free services for UK households
Media Consumption
Lionesses score most-watched television moment of 2025 with UEFA Women’s Euro win
The match peaked at 11.6 million on BBC One (59 per cent of all TV audiences)
People
BBC News appoints director of AI, innovation and growth
"Anjali’s deep knowledge of how news works, her future-focused approach to AI and her deep understanding of product and platforms make her uniquely positioned...
Artificial Intelligence
BBC Studios wants creatives, technologists, and producers for new AI Creative Lab
The Lab will serve as a dedicated hub for experimentation, exploring how AI can unlock new possibilities from concept development to production workflows
Business
Report: BBC in talks over ‘major outsourcing’ programme
The BBC's Salford, Glasgow, Newcastle and Cardiff hubs could be impacted, with functions within the corporation's digital product group such as News Online, Sport,...
Virtual Production
How the BBC’s Women’s Euro 2025 studio reflects the Swiss landscape
TVBEurope talks to Jim Mann, creative director at Lightwell, and BBC Sport's design director John Murphy, about the technology powering the broadcaster's virtual studio
People
BBC CTO announces decision to step down
O'Kane was appointed as the BBC's CTO in 2021, having previously held the role of director of infrastructure services, operations and commercial
Artificial Intelligence
BBC reportedly tells Perplexity AI to cease and desist content scraping
The corporation is said to have warned the American start-up, which counts Jeff Bezos as an investor, it could seek an injunction
IP Migration
EBU, NABA and Linux partner on MXL software development kit
The project aims to boost interoperability and agility across media ecosystems
Media Delivery
BBC trials low latency live streaming on iPlayer
The project aims to find ways to improve the quality and reliability of internet video by assessing low latency streaming performance in real...