The future of television

[RichardCoulter]

Originally Posted by Chris

Joining POP, another kids channel, back in linear world. And it’s not just young kids, the kidults who are the main target for BBC Three weren’t watching in sufficient numbers when that channel went on-demand only, so they brought it back.

Linear schedules are going nowhere because they serve a useful purpose. Anyone who hasn’t spent the last 10 years staking their reputation on their extinction can see that.

Going back onto the EPG as linear channels obviously didn't work out for them as the Pop channels will be closing down next month.

The Pop Player app and website, which combines content from Pop, Tiny Pop, and Pop Max, will remain available, as will streaming-only versions of the channels.

Originally Posted by RichardCoulter

Going back onto the EPG as linear channels obviously didn't work out for them as the Pop channels will be closing down next month.

The Pop Player app and website, which combines content from Pop, Tiny Pop, and Pop Max, will remain available, as will streaming-only versions of the channels.

Wrong.

They’re ceasing traditional RF broadcast, but they will continue to offer a linear schedule over IP.