BBC iPlayer, launched on Christmas day 2007, is now available on over 1000 devices across four screens – mobile, tablet, computer and TV. The apps have been downloaded over 28m times and in January 2014 there were 315 million requests – averaging over 10 million requests a day. Over 10 billion programmes have been requested in the six years since launch, with over 3 billion of these coming in 2013 alone. Tony Hall, Director-General, BBC, commented: “This is an exciting day for … [Read more...] about BBC unveils new BBC iPlayer
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BBC announces plans to close BBC Three as a TV Channel in 2015
The BBC announced, on March 6, plans, subject to the approval of the BBC Trust, to close BBC Three as a broadcast TV channel in autumn 2015. The plans would mean: The BBC saving over £50 million a year £30 million of that going into drama on BBC One BBC Three being reinvented as a new and innovative online service The freed-up spectrum being used to extend CBBC by an hour a night and to provide a BBC One +1 service In an email to BBC staff, BBC Director-General, Tony Hall said: … [Read more...] about BBC announces plans to close BBC Three as a TV Channel in 2015
Incoming BBC Director-General Tony Hall announces changes to BBC’s senior team
Incoming BBC Director-General Tony Hall has made the first in a series of appointments to the BBC’s senior management team. James Purnell, currently a senior producer at Rare Day and adviser to the Boston Consulting Group, has been appointed as Director, Strategy and Digital. He will lead on developing the BBC's strategy, in the build up to the BBC's centenary. To that end, his remit will include running the Policy & Strategy, Digital, Public Affairs & Communications, and Marketing … [Read more...] about Incoming BBC Director-General Tony Hall announces changes to BBC’s senior team
Tony Hall appointed as Director-General of the BBC
The BBC Trust has appointed Tony Hall – Lord Hall of Birkenhead – as the Director-General of the BBC, following the departure of George Entwistle. Lord Hall is currently Chief Executive of the Royal Opera House. He was Chairman of the board for the Cultural Olympiad and was head of BBC News and Current Affairs from 1996 to 2001. He was a digital pioneer, launching BBC News Online, as well as Radio 5 Live, BBC News 24 and BBC Parliament. At present he is Deputy Chairman of Channel 4. … [Read more...] about Tony Hall appointed as Director-General of the BBC
