BBC and ITV confirm BritBox streaming plans

OHMYGOSSIP — BBC and ITV have confirmed plans for new streaming service BritBox.
The two broadcasters – who have agreed on a joint vision – are in the concluding phase of discussions over a “strategic partnership” to bring the exciting new platform to UK audiences.
The original service would provide an extensive collection of British boxsets and original series – all on demand – and it aims to have “the biggest collection” of UK content available on any other platform.
There will also be brand new content commissioned for British production companies which will be created specifically for BritBox.
ITV’s CEO Carolyn McCall said: “I am really pleased that ITV and the BBC are at the concluding stage of discussions to launch a new streaming service.
“BritBox will be the home for the best of British creativity – celebrating the best of the past, the best of today and investing in new British originated content in the future.”
Meanwhile, the Beeb’s director-general Tony Hall hailed the collaboration as “something truly special”.
He added: “I am delighted that the BBC and ITV are working together on something truly special – BritBox. A new streaming service delivering the best home-grown content to the public who love it best.
“The service will have everything from old favourites to recent shows and brand new commissions. It’s an exciting time for the viewing public.”
Now, the two companies will speak to regulators and the wider industry about the plans, and both are hoping other partners will be added to the service as discussions continues.
The platform has already proved to be a hit in North America with over half a million subscribers, and it is hoped it will launch in the UK in the second half of 2019 with “competitive” pricing.

Source: Female First
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