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3 unusual facts about BBC iPlayer


Hugo Duncan

This show attracts a large international listenership with people using BBC iPlayer to listen throughout the world, often sending messages to the show.

Nobody's Tune

The song See You Once Again was used in an advertisement for the BBC iPlayer.

Oregan Networks

These Onyx powered TVs are understood to be the first Connected TVs to deliver BBC iPlayer content as well as YouTube and other OTT video services into UK homes, but were quickly followed by similar products from LCD TV market behemoths Samsung, Sony and LG due to significant market demand for accessing BBC iPlayer on Connected TVs.


4oD

The service was originally available as a Windows-only desktop program for downloading shows similar to BBC iPlayer Desktop.

PayWizard

PayWizard, in a partnership with connected TV software company Easel TV and video technology company Ooyala, was rewarded with the prize for the Best Native App for Connected TV for the ALL3MEDIA app at the ConnectedWorld.TV awards at IBC2012, beating entrants from across the industry including BBC iPlayer and Meteo News TV.


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