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UKTV Play expands VOD reach with Freeview Play
Editor
| 07 April 2016
Basking in its recent success in its domestic market, UKTV has now expanded the reach of its core video-on-demand (VOD) service UKTV Play to Freeview Play.
FReeview PLay 7 April 2016Launched in October 2015 as the complement to the popular UK free-to-air DTT service, the non-subscription Freeview Play combines catch-up, on-demand services and live television, and is available via TVs and set-top boxes.
The UKTV Play app will arrive on Freeview Play devices automatically when it launches later in the second quarter of 2016, and will offer access to programmes from UKTV’s popular free-to-air channels Dave, Yesterday, Really and Drama. The app features an array of content including UKTV Play-exclusive previews of brand new series, and a My List, allowing users to create their own bespoke collection. Viewers will also be able to select shows to catch up on by scrolling backwards in the EPG.
UKTV has also selected collections of programmes, organised by themes and moods; and viewers’ favourite TV stars offer their viewing recommendations via celebrity picks. Users can also view their history and enjoy the handy ‘resume’ playback function.
“We’re committed to building a world-class on-demand service and making it available to as many people as possible, so it’s really exciting to be announcing another big platform launch for UKTV Play,” commented UKTV Play general manager, Emma Boston. “Freeview Play users will have access to a slate of incredible shows coming to the service this year, including Dave’s brand new and exclusive Red Dwarf.”
Added Freeview managing director, Guy North: “Since launching Freeview Play last year the service has continued to grow with more broadcasters and manufacturers coming on board. It’s fantastic to be adding UKTV Play to our offering and means we’re bringing viewers even more of the very best television whenever they want it without paying for a subscription.”
Editor
| 07 April 2016
Basking in its recent success in its domestic market, UKTV has now expanded the reach of its core video-on-demand (VOD) service UKTV Play to Freeview Play.
FReeview PLay 7 April 2016Launched in October 2015 as the complement to the popular UK free-to-air DTT service, the non-subscription Freeview Play combines catch-up, on-demand services and live television, and is available via TVs and set-top boxes.
The UKTV Play app will arrive on Freeview Play devices automatically when it launches later in the second quarter of 2016, and will offer access to programmes from UKTV’s popular free-to-air channels Dave, Yesterday, Really and Drama. The app features an array of content including UKTV Play-exclusive previews of brand new series, and a My List, allowing users to create their own bespoke collection. Viewers will also be able to select shows to catch up on by scrolling backwards in the EPG.
UKTV has also selected collections of programmes, organised by themes and moods; and viewers’ favourite TV stars offer their viewing recommendations via celebrity picks. Users can also view their history and enjoy the handy ‘resume’ playback function.
“We’re committed to building a world-class on-demand service and making it available to as many people as possible, so it’s really exciting to be announcing another big platform launch for UKTV Play,” commented UKTV Play general manager, Emma Boston. “Freeview Play users will have access to a slate of incredible shows coming to the service this year, including Dave’s brand new and exclusive Red Dwarf.”
Added Freeview managing director, Guy North: “Since launching Freeview Play last year the service has continued to grow with more broadcasters and manufacturers coming on board. It’s fantastic to be adding UKTV Play to our offering and means we’re bringing viewers even more of the very best television whenever they want it without paying for a subscription.”
