BBC to simulcast all channels online

The BBC's entire portfolio of channels will soon be available live online, with BBC One and BBC Two to be simulcast from the end of this month.

The channels join BBC Three, BBC Four, CBBC, CBeebies and BBC News which are already simulcast, and can be accessed online via channel sites on BBC.co.uk and iPlayer.

Jana Bennett, director of BBC Vision, said, "The launch of BBC One and BBC Two online completes our commitment to make our portfolio of channels available to watch on the internet.

"From 27 November licence fee payers will be able to watch BBC programmes, live, wherever they are in the UK on their computers, mobile phones and other portable devices. Through iPlayer and series stacking, they'll have the option to catch up with them later."

Simon Nelson, controller of BBC Vision Multiplatform and Portfolio said, "Simulcasting BBC One and BBC Two is a huge advance in making our portfolio of multiplatform channels available to our audiences, and giving them the opportunity to discover the wealth of associated content the BBC is able to offer through our channel and programme sites."

BBC One, including shows such as Eastenders, and BBC Two will be available online from 27 November.

Published by: Danielle Long

Published 19th November, 2008

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