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Streaming Platforms Quiz

Q: Which free streaming service lets UK residents watch BBC programmes on demand, funded by the TV licence?

BBC iPlayer — BBC iPlayer is the corporation's free catch-up and streaming service, available to UK households that pay the TV licence fee.

Q: What is the name of Channel 4's streaming and catch-up service?

All 4 — Channel 4's on-demand and streaming platform is called All 4.

Q: Which streaming giant, which began as a DVD-rental-by-mail company, produced hit UK shows including 'The Crown' and 'Sex Education'?

Netflix — Netflix began as a DVD-by-mail rental business in the United States before pivoting to streaming and later commissioning original series.

Q: What term describes releasing an entire TV series on a streaming platform at once, encouraging back-to-back viewing?

A binge or box-set release — A 'binge' or 'box-set' release drops all episodes of a season simultaneously, a model popularised by Netflix.

Q: Which streaming service is bundled with an Amazon Prime membership in the UK?

Amazon Prime Video — Amazon Prime Video is included as part of a standard Amazon Prime subscription in the UK.

Q: ITV's streaming service, which replaced ITV Hub in December 2022, is called what?

ITVX — ITV relaunched its streaming platform as ITVX in December 2022, replacing the earlier ITV Hub.

Q: Which streaming platform, launched by a major entertainment studio in 2019, is home to Marvel, Star Wars and Pixar content?

Disney+ — Disney+ launched in November 2019 and hosts content from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and National Geographic.

Q: Which subscription streaming service, launched by the BBC and ITV and focused on British archive programming, is a UK rival to global streamers?

BritBox — BritBox, launched by the BBC and ITV, is a subscription streaming service focused on British programming, including archive content.

Q: What does the industry term 'AVOD' refer to, describing services like the ad-supported tiers of some streamers?

Advertising-based video on demand — AVOD stands for 'advertising-based video on demand' — a model where viewers watch content free or at reduced cost in exchange for adverts, as opposed to SVOD (subscription video on demand).

Netflix, iPlayer and beyond — how well do you know the world of streaming TV?

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Question 1 of 9

1. Which free streaming service lets UK residents watch BBC programmes on demand, funded by the TV licence?

2. What is the name of Channel 4's streaming and catch-up service?

3. Which streaming giant, which began as a DVD-rental-by-mail company, produced hit UK shows including 'The Crown' and 'Sex Education'?

4. What term describes releasing an entire TV series on a streaming platform at once, encouraging back-to-back viewing?

5. Which streaming service is bundled with an Amazon Prime membership in the UK?

6. ITV's streaming service, which replaced ITV Hub in December 2022, is called what?

7. Which streaming platform, launched by a major entertainment studio in 2019, is home to Marvel, Star Wars and Pixar content?

8. Which subscription streaming service, launched by the BBC and ITV and focused on British archive programming, is a UK rival to global streamers?

9. What does the industry term 'AVOD' refer to, describing services like the ad-supported tiers of some streamers?

Streaming Platforms Quiz

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