BBC iPlayer views still on the up

<P align=center><img src="http://cdn.mos.techradar.com///classifications/home-entertainment/tv/images/btvision_iplayer_listing1EE-200-200.jpg"></P> <br /><P>The BBC's latest iPlayer stats have arrived and show a small increase in streams in November but a massive increase over the same period last year. </P><br /><P>141 million requests for TV and Radio programmes in November is slightly up on October – but 32 per cent more than November 2009, illustrating the growth in desire for video on demand. </P><br /><P>It was also a record month for those people who use Virgin Media's iPlayer service to catch up on BBC shows. </P><br /><P><STRONG>Playing Lip Service</STRONG></P><br /><P><EM>The Apprentice</EM>, <EM>Merlin</EM>, <EM>Spooks</EM> and <EM>Russell Howard's Good News</EM> all performed well, and we're shocked to find that raunchy lesbian drama <EM>Lip Service</EM> contributed to a strong month in drama. </P><br /><P>"Live TV viewing via the BBC iPlayer increased in November to make up 13 per cent of all requests, boosted by<EM> Children In Need</EM> and sport coverage. Live radio also grew slightly," <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/bbcinternet/2010/12/november_bbc_iplayer_monthly_p.html">blogged</A> the BBC's Bridget Middleton. </P><br /><P>"<EM>The Unbelievable Truth </EM>was the most requested radio programme, with <EM>The News Quiz</EM> and <EM>The Chris Moyles Show</EM> also popular. </P><br /><P>"It was also a strong month for sport coverage on 5 Live with the football Premier League, and the Haye v Harrison boxing match."</P>

BBC iPlayer views still on the up

The BBC's latest iPlayer stats have arrived and show a small increase in streams in November but a massive increase over the same perio...

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BBC iPlayer views still on the up

<P align=center><img src="http://cdn.mos.techradar.com///classifications/home-entertainment/tv/images/btvision_iplayer_listing1EE-200-200.jpg"></P> <br /><P>The BBC's latest iPlayer stats have arrived and show a small increase in streams in November but a massive increase over the same period last year. </P><br /><P>141 million requests for TV and Radio programmes in November is slightly up on October – but 32 per cent more than November 2009, illustrating the growth in desire for video on demand. </P><br /><P>It was also a record month for those people who use Virgin Media's iPlayer service to catch up on BBC shows. </P><br /><P><STRONG>Playing Lip Service</STRONG></P><br /><P><EM>The Apprentice</EM>, <EM>Merlin</EM>, <EM>Spooks</EM> and <EM>Russell Howard's Good News</EM> all performed well, and we're shocked to find that raunchy lesbian drama <EM>Lip Service</EM> contributed to a strong month in drama. </P><br /><P>"Live TV viewing via the BBC iPlayer increased in November to make up 13 per cent of all requests, boosted by<EM> Children In Need</EM> and sport coverage. Live radio also grew slightly," <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/bbcinternet/2010/12/november_bbc_iplayer_monthly_p.html">blogged</A> the BBC's Bridget Middleton. </P><br /><P>"<EM>The Unbelievable Truth </EM>was the most requested radio programme, with <EM>The News Quiz</EM> and <EM>The Chris Moyles Show</EM> also popular. </P><br /><P>"It was also a strong month for sport coverage on 5 Live with the football Premier League, and the Haye v Harrison boxing match."</P>

BBC iPlayer views still on the up

The BBC's latest iPlayer stats have arrived and show a small increase in streams in November but a massive increase over the same perio...

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