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Paramount+ is utterly pants. I’ve got a reduced 12 month sub at the moment, which I won’t be renewing. In future I may take out a couple of months here or there to binge Star Trek if they release new stuff.

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It’s like any sector, multiple streaming platforms appear all with their own content propositions looking for market share. Some will have better propositions that others and be able to command direct subs due to their content. I.e. Disney & Netflix.

Others will have content but other add on services to bolster their offering I.e Prime and Apple

Then you have just the ones that can only offer content but no other additional service. I.e Paramount, Discovery. They do deals with other delivery vehicles like Sky.

There’s only so much subscription money to go around. The likes of Britbox, and the like, will not survive. I pay for many services and i wouldn’t pay for it.

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I only have it as it comes free with Sky. All the Star Trek Stuff is one of their USPs ( it’s a certainty there will be the new Picard spin off), Tulsa King was also good, but that’s it.

As I say above, it will only exist as an add on. No one will pay for it by itself.

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The UK version is - the US version has a much bigger catalog.

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Agree, i get it included with Sky cinema on skystream i certainly wouldn't pay for it though.

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Prob is Paramount+ don't allow travel like Nextflix and Disney+ do,
with Paramount+ you need seperate subs for UK and USA.

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The US is a separate app to the international app , presumably because certain content they don't have the distribution rights outside the US or only handle on behalf of third parties.

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Still doesn't mean people travelling shouldn't be able to use their international Paramount+ login if/when they're in the US.
It's making a easy thing complicated that's all Amazon are the same too.

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While I agree , I suspect sports rights is another reason.

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If you're in the USA what's the issue?
Saying that though i just discovered tonight that Discovery+ is the same, i guess it's one to stop sneaky people like me using a vpn on their apps lol.

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Obviously depends on what you like, Chris, we watched all of the Yellowstone series and thought they were excellent.

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Wonder if all these problems will impact the amount Sky is prepared to pay at the next EPL rights auction ?

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It will certainly help them by having these rights sewn up, but the EPL is more important to Sky than any other broadcaster.

They will be encouraged by the cutbacks at BT Sport, exit from tennis broadcasting by Amazon, lack of traction by DAZN in the UK and comparatively small sporting investment by Apple.

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Has anyone else noticed that the picture quality and performance of the ITVX app on the V6 Tivo platform is poor? On my Roku and Fire Stick it’s sharper and faster compared to the V6 version.

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It's excellent on the 360. Maybe you have an issue locally?

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Not that I'm aware of. I'm happy to watch in on my streaming sticks. I suspect the V6 version won't be improved as Virgin only appear to care about Apps on the the 360

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I have the ITVX streamer on my V6 with 360 software, and I agree the streamer is slow and clunky, but once into the streamer, it plays just fine.

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Somewhat sluggish on several platforms. I'm guessing they forgot about the KISS acronym at the design stage.

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Anyone having pixelation issues when watching news 24 on the BBC channel? I'm getting pretty bad pixelation on this channel, I don't have this is on any other channels.

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Virgin Media stream has today come down in price for new customers

https://www.cordbusters.co.uk/virgin...stream-prices/

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Comcast brings NOW TV to the United States

https://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2023...united-states/

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Selected streams from Glastonbury this weekend are available in UHD via BBC iPlayer

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My god, my NFL Gamepass subscription has just been transferred to DAZN.
I've had a look though what they offer and I believe NFL fans like myself will be keeping the service going until next February!
I cannot see anything on the platform worth paying more than 99p a month for (and even then I'm being generous!)
How have the NFL sold their content to this ridiculous service?

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Where does it say 99p per month?

I can only find £0.99 one off to 1 Aug - then one-off £150.99 for the season pass.

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I think he’s using that as his valuation of a poor selection of content. Not that it’s a standing price.

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I see what you mean.

I have subscribed to NFL Pass before and, although expensive, the offering was very good. I suspect the offering via DAZN will be the same - so every NFL game live except those on Sky Sports.

But I've had issues with DAZN and their account handling, and don't trust DAZN at this time.

The other morning I happened to find on NFL Network and programme about the development of the tv coverage. Although NFL based a lot of the stuff is used now by UK broadcasters for EPL and EFL. Showing you how the SkyCam actually works, how those 10 yard markers appear on the pitch and behind the players, the development of the sound for players, refs etc.

The NFL Network is now included free with the DAZN standard subscription - but is easily found elsewhere if you look around.

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Sorry I may not have explained myself very clearly, as an NFL fan whilst expensive I really like the Gamepass service,
DAZN on the other hand looks like a steaming pile of you know what and I can't believe they expect people to pay for it.

I'm not having a great start with DAZN, they take so long to send a link to verify my email address that the link has timed out and is no longer valid lol.

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Welcome to DAZN - took them over two months to get me fully working but were still taking the money.

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In the email i got from DAZN they said there's a lot of free content i could watch, old games etc

Is that not true?

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WBD have confirmed that TNT Sport will be part of Discovery+ via the entertainment and sports pack.
No price rise has been announced at this time but one feels it will come.
SKYQ/Glass and stream customers will continue to get Discovery+ as part of their package as will bttv customers.
Virgin media are in talks about a deal for Discovery+ to be included as part of the top tier tv pack.

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Discovery+ on twitter confirmed you need to purchase a premium subscription for TNT Sports
https://helpforum.sky.com/t5/What-s-...t/true#M138156

It isn't included with Entertainment and Sports not sure anyone expected it to.

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BT had already confirmed that 'BT Sports via BT' customers will have the TNT Sports channels added to their already free Discovery+ 'Documentaries and Sport' at no additional cost - as you are already paying for them.

No information as to whether TNT Sports will be added to 'BT Sports via Sky' customers pack. SkyQ customers also get 'Documentaries and Sport' at no extra cost.

There has been rumours across the forums of VirginMedia negotations.

TNT Sports at £25pm was never going to be free on a £7pm pack - beyond maybe a short trial.




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So just been back on Discovery+ chat and asked, and the replies give the following:
If you subscribe direct to Discovery+ - TNT Sports will be an additional subscription to the current 'Documentaries' and 'Documentaries and Sports' pack. But they have no details on pricing.
If you subscribe eith either BT or Sky providing the account payments - then whether you get TNT Sports will depend on what the company providing your billing autohrise.

BT have said current BT Sports customers will get TNT Sports at no extra cost.

No news from Sky.

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I took it from RTX who are normallt very reliable https://rxtvinfo.com/2023/tnt-sports...-need-to-know/
BT and Warner Bros Discovery have assured viewers that they’ll still be able to watch all the live sport that was on BT Sport.

But from 18th July, Discovery+ subscribers will be able to access all four TNT Sports channels in the UK. This applies both to existing and new Discovery+ subscribers with the Entertainment + Sports pack, which currently costs £6.99 a month, but is subject to change.

Sky Q, Sky Glass and Stream customers can already opt in to get Discovery+ at no extra cost through Sky. Current BT Sport subscribers are also eligible for access to Discovery+ for the duration of their sports subscription.

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I get BT/TNT Sports through my EE mobile account and have prior to this month been paying extra for the Big Screen Addon to view it on my TV.
However today I noticed whilst checking my bill this hasn't been charged for, not wanting to be without TNT for the start of the Premier League season next weekend I phoned EE to find out what is happening as my online account didn't make sense.
The agent I spoke to couldn't work it out either at first, but after he consulted with colleagues and management for a good 15-20 minutes came back to me and said the Big Screen Addon has been scrapped and as long as you have BT/TNT Sports in your EE subscription it will work on all TV/Stick/Web apps without any extra costs.

I don't know if this is just for legacy accounts but if not it might be worth investigating for EE customers or even people looking to sign up with them, I am now getting the sports channels for £8 a month instead of the £16 I was paying before.

Oh and I don't know how long it will last but anything that is being shown live on TNT seems to be on Discovery+ too.

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Discovery+ is the new streaming home of TNT Sports in the UK, replacing the dedicated BT Sport app which will be shut down in a few months
https://support.discoveryplus.com/hc...Sports#devices

Guessing it might be a legacy deal , TNT Sports on Discovery+ is £20 per month via EE which includes Discovery+ Entertainment and Eurosport when I checked my EE mobile account.

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DAZN have secured exclusive live rights to show every Saudi Pro League matches in the UK

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More price rises for US, as we all know UK tends to follow son afterwards so expect a UK Disney+ price rise soon.

Disney+ Premium, and Hulu Premium will increase in price by $3 each

$10.99 to $13.99 Disney+
$14.99 to $17.99 Hulu
The Bundle is moving to $24.99

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A new £4.99 Standard with ads tier (Full HD) is launching on Disney+ In the UK on 1st November, the current £7.99 tier now premium (4K HDR) will get a price increase and a new Standard tier (Full HD) will be launched
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/bu...pe-1235559889/

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https://www.cordbusters.co.uk/disney...-plans-prices/. Breakdown of changes

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Just seen that Disney+ will be charging extra for 4K then? (premier pack £10.99)
Not had D+ for awhile is this a new thing?

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No.... they've always had 4k included. They are putting the price up as per prior posts.

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I can see Paramount+ outside the US introducing a premium 4K Tier at some point , Perhaps this is the reason why 4K isn't available anywhere outside the US

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BBC iPlayer speeds content delivery
https://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2023...tent-delivery/

Also I noticed 2 Live streaming channels on Iplayer, a History channel and Non-Stop Cartoons channel.

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Where abouts and what device? Not seeming them

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Under History section and CBBC

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So there is - good spot

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Hi, I have Lionsgate plus, I have been watching Outlander on this channel, we're on season 7 and were hoping to watch the last episode last night which is episode 8 and called Turning Points, but it ain't there, the last episode is still showing as episode 7, anyone any ideas why it's not on?

Thx

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VM box app delay probably as it's defo up it's on website.

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Thx mate, and yes I know its available, but how long does it take for the app to update? Should I reboot the V6 box?

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I have no idea with vm boxes mate i use Sky stream and the content is on the app there same time as website, might be worth rebooting see if that helps.
Sorry i can't be more help on this mate.

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Yes, episode 8 is also missing from my 360 box.

It’s available to purchase on Amazon Prime, for what it’s worth.

Maybe it’s worth raising in the Community Forum.

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I'm not paying Amazon for one episode, it's not just that episode from Outlander that's missing, none of the Lionsgate shows were working last night.
I've just raised this in the community forum, hopefully, someone may be able to shed some light on this.

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Study is about the US but what happens in the US may well come or apply here!
https://www.independent.co.uk/tech/n...-b2394050.html

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Difference is though with streaming you can sub to them on a monthly basis so can swap them around as you please, where with cable, sattilite etc you are locked in a long contract.

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Exactly. Too many people think they need access to all the streamers, but they don’t.

I won’t be renewing my Disney+ subscription as I cannot find enough that interests me. Now TV is also on its way out in my house.

I do subscribe to several streamers, though, so my wife can have the widest range of programming to enjoy, but if I lived alone, I’d probably be more picky and do a lot of swapping about month to month. Then again, maybe I will decide that I can’t be arsed with all that!

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I think the vast majority will fit into this category.

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Only have Netflix , not sure why I bother, hardly watched it for months, writers strike is not helping. Just thinking it's to much faff to cancel and then renew. The only thing I am really waiting for is" Wednesday"

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You can, just in the same way you can dabble in and out of public utilities like electricity, water, gas, railways etc.

If more people are creaming more profits out the end user is losing.

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The impact of the writers strike hasn’t hit yet. Are you really searching properly for the good material? There’s plenty on there.

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Would anyone even notice a writers strike in streaming land? Presumably old hat stuff, rebadged on an individual basis to those who haven’t seen it, would be suffice?

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Eh?

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Tend to watch Netflix original these days, signed up to get " once upon a time" as I said awaiting Wednesday, can't be bothered to watch for half an hour , only to say thanks but no thanks. :shocked:

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BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 (Paramount) join forces to launch 'Freely' in 2024.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/20...-streaming-age

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Freely? What a terrible name, it also sounds very very similar to Amazon's offering Freevee so maybe some legal complications in the future.

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There were 3rd party tablet and phone apps doing this 10 years ago. Absolutely brilliant they were, until the rights holders threatened them and got them all closed down, only to replace them with nothing at all.

All I can really say about this is it’s about time. They don’t deserve a fanfare for doing next year what they could easily have done in 2012.

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TVCatchup was my go to

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It was only a couple of years ago the BBC, ITV and Channel 4 launched Britbox - where is that now in the UK?

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Thought I saw it offered on ITV X premium, but perhaps I am wrong, which is the norm :D

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Britbox stopped taking subs and directed people to ITVX. Some programmes on ITVX still marked as Britbox.

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It went the same way every product goes when nobody really understands what it’s meant to be for. What was it: a video library for classic Doctor Who and 1970s sitcoms or a platform for new British productions? And given that every classic British show worth re-watching has already been watched to death over the past 20 years on various Satellite channels and/or Netflix, was there enough value in any of it to be worth paying for now? And why pay for new British content from (mostly) ITV when there’s a ton of free-to-view new British content across multiple channels already, thanks to the way broadcasting is structured in the UK?

The truth is, Apple TV+, Netflix, Disney+ and Prime TV all do rather well at British made original material. Heck, Disney’s making whole chunks of its Marvel and Star Wars universes in the UK and it’s not even relegating its British actors to token villain roles. The idea that we needed a distinctively British streaming service was always a bit odd.

Where we’re at right now with this is very similar to where we were with OnDigital 20 odd years ago. What was supposed to be the digital terrestrial replacement for traditional analogue broadcast flopped because the marketing majored on the stuff they wanted to sell you rather than on the fact that all the public service channels, plus a lot more, were on the service for free. ITV digital tried to take it on, made the same basic errors, and flopped again. Only when they streamlined it and branded it Freeview did the public get the message and the analogue switch-off could be planned for.

AFAIK Britbox didn’t even try to act as an aggregator for public service channels, which is absolutely should have done given the PSBs jointly owned it. That might have given it a chance at attracting users (tho someone tell me if it did do that, I didn’t use it). If broadcast over IP is to be a part of the future mix then the EPG we’re all used to needs to be replicated somehow, and like Freeview and Freesat before it, Freely might just do what earlier commercial efforts failed to do.

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Our public service broadcasters did try - it was called Project Kangaroo, but Ofcom closed it down.

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Because they tried to make it an everything burrito from day one, mixing broadcast and on-demand content in a way Ofcom believed would hamper the development of private sector efforts. TVCatchup and similar services simply rebroadcast free-to-air satellite channels as IP streams, which you could select from a simple EPG.

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If they start shipping this in all Smart TVs for sale those who refuse to pay the TV License tax will have to ensure the device is offline if the bods turn up and they are silly enough to let them in as this could well be enough to get a court date

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Britbox is still a stand-alone service outside the UK but in the UK is now a brand used on some of the content on ITV Extra which absorbed the service in this country.

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Ads coming to Prime unless you pony up even more.

https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/ama...ng-1235731883/

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At this rate I'll cancel Prime and use beeTV for all my TV and Movies as it's a simple 1 click app and the streaming quality is really good.

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But we were assured this would never happen … :rofl:

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My memory is pretty hazy but l am sure we were told this would not happen.;)

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The premium options will always be free of advertisements, I believe. But then, anything can happen these days, even the unthinkable.

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But that sounds like something a cult follower would say..

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Google are going to start rolling out their live tv in the UK within the next quarter, it is already available in the US and has been in trial stage in the UK,
all it really is is just a all in one guide thing for android tv devices (legit ones) which will combine the likes of pluto, xumo, kappang, distro etc into one epg guide.

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YouTube launches Primetime Channels in the UK
10 October 2023

YouTube Primetime integrates premium subscription services including Paramount+, so you no longer need to leave the YouTube app.

Primetime Channels launch partners include Paramount+, Hayu and Crime+Investigation Play. DAZN coming soon.
Subscribers will be able to sign up to services through YouTube.
UK becomes third country in the world to get access to Primetime Channels

Users in the UK will be able to pay and watch premium services through YouTube from 17:00 today, 10th October.

At launch, YouTube UK users will be able to access streaming services including Paramount+, Lionsgate+, Hayu, History Play and Crime & Investigation Play. Services from sports streamer DAZN will be launching shortly on the platform.
Why is YouTube integrating other streaming services on its platform?

According to a study by Nielsen, 65% of YouTube viewers in the UK discover TV content through the YouTube recommendation engine. 49% of YouTube viewers in the UK who watch content related to streaming services said that the platform made them want to continue using a paid service. Until now, viewers who had discovered content from a programme shown on a subscription service had to leave YouTube and access a different app to watch. https://rxtvinfo.com/2023/youtube-la...els-in-the-uk/

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Not Discovery+ yet although that might more complicated with Live Sports streaming, there was delay in a Amazon Prime adding Discovery+ Premium subscription option.

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Why is Pluto TV etc playback so dire, no matter what device i try?

I mean all these extra Virgin stream channels.

I think it is 30i fixed.

At least BBC iPlayer has 50i playback for smooth sports playback.

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For fans of Classic Doctor Who, myself included, it will be coming to BBC iPlayer in all its glory on November 1, 2023.

https://www.cordbusters.co.uk/classi...erm=2023-10-14

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Looks like November will be a cheap month for me then, with all those goodies on tap!

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Apart from the first four episodes, as the person who owns the rights is demanding more money than the BBC is willing to pay.

https://screenrant.com/doctor-who-fi...ights-dispute/

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i dont know if anyone has seen his twitter page but its unhinged

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It’s unfortunate, and as copyright lasts for 70 years after the author’s death it could mean the original story can’t be broadcast by the BBC for another 14 years (Anthony Coburn died in 1977).

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Netflix to raise prices in UK again!

It's finally time for me to cancel my Netflix subscription and stick to using BeeTV and Amazon Prime for all my streaming needs!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67140876

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Thankfully, their standard service is not increasing in price though.

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Sadly it seems to becoming a common occurence with the streaming giants.

Our strategy like many others is subscribe to the ones that serve your household best and get rid of the others.

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My strategy is to cancel Netflix and very likely VM and just use BeeTV for all my streaming needs and Amazon Prime which I may also cancel eventually.

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Excuse my ignorance what is BeeTv.

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A means of acquiring streaming content without paying the content owner for it. Not legal.

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My strategy is to leech my son's (aka 'the lodger') netflix sub. Still very little of interest on there for me, certainly wouldn't pay.

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You are so last century, Mr K!

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It's a 1 click app I put on my Firestick which gives me all the movies and TV shows for free, usually no buffering no sign-up needed but yer it's not exactly legal, but I don't care or worry about that.

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It is a scrapper app that searches known content sharing sites and routes access to the content. It most likely creates its lists via api to TMDB and TVDB

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Best not to talk about them on forums pal, eyes may be watching.

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Im old enough to be finding alternative sources since the Napster days, nothing for me to worry about, people who do the same talk and find the info just fine, whether it's this forum or anywhere else.

I made myself feel ancient now!

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Napster i remember those days well mate.