The BBC and ITV have partnered to launch subscription service BritBox to rival streaming services such as Netflix. BritBox, which will initially be 90% owned by ITV and 10% by the BBC, will stream the broadcasters' popular shows such as Love Island, Gentleman Jack and Broadchurch for £5.99 ($7.50) per month. Many programmes will become available on BritBox once they have been shown on regular television and on catch-up services. As well as recent shows, it will also be the home of thousands of hours of classic British comedies, dramas and documentaries. In a statement, Netflix said: "We are excited about this new partnership with ITV, but we need more details from them in order to make an informed decision." The service already has 650,000 subscribers in North America, where it launched two years ago.
The BBC and ITV have partnered to launch subscription service BritBox to rival streaming services such as Netflix. BritBox, which will initially be 90% owned by ITV and 10% by the BBC, will stream the broadcasters' popular shows such as Love Island, Gentleman Jack and Broadchurch for £5.99 ($7.50) per month. Many programmes will become available on BritBox once they have been shown on regular television and on catch-up services. In a statement, Netflix said: "We are excited about this new partnership with ITV, but we need more details from them in order to make an informed decision." The service already has 650,000 subscribers in North America, where it launched two years ago.