The BBC is set to launch an international version of its catch-up TV service, iPlayer, after the BBC Trust gave the project the go-ahead.
The BBC revealed it is still deciding whether it will charge online viewers to watch episodes of shows such as Eastenders, Doctor Who, and Top Gear (all of which have big fan bases outside the UK) or whether to introduce advertising onto the service.
John Smith, chief executive of BBC Worldwide, told the Telegraph, the move would open up the “under-exploited” market for these UK shows.
More: http://www.macworld.com/article/155580/
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The BBC revealed it is still deciding whether it will charge online viewers to watch episodes of shows such as Eastenders, Doctor Who, and Top Gear (all of which have big fan bases outside the UK) or whether to introduce advertising onto the service.
John Smith, chief executive of BBC Worldwide, told the Telegraph, the move would open up the “under-exploited” market for these UK shows.
More: http://www.macworld.com/article/155580/
