The BBC Trust has today published the conclusions of its review of the BBC's on-demand services, including the BBC iPlayer.

The review, conducted two years after the launch of on-demand services, found that the iPlayer has performed in line with its usage expectations, has effectively promoted 'niche' or less well-known programmes, appeals well to its target younger audiences, and represents good value for money.

The review also says future versions of the iPlayer should ensure audiences continue to be able to find a wide variety of content, and agreed with the BBC Executive that more could be done to promote the parental controls on the iPlayer.

BBC Trustee Diane Coyle said:

"The response to our public consultation was large, and overwhelmingly positive, which clearly showed the value placed by audiences on the choice and convenience offered by the iPlayer.

"Reach and appreciation levels are high, with a third of all UK adults claiming to have used the iPlayer.

"Looking ahead, the BBC needs to ensure that it continues to meet the expectations of audiences."

The Trust has also today launched a consultation on the proposed changes to its on-demand syndication policy and the BBC Executive's syndication guidelines, which will run for eight weeks.

Diane Coyle said:

"The BBC has a duty to consider carefully the impact of its activities on the wider industry. We hope to learn more about what audiences and the industry think about on-demand syndication in the forthcoming consultation."

20 April 2010 – Jobsite.co.uk are proud to announce the launch of an interactive version of its job search and careers advice service on Freesat, the subscription-free digital satellite TV service.

The new Jobsite service can be accessed by Freesat viewers who connect their HD receiver to their home broadband connection. The Jobsite service can be found on Teletext Channel 986 and offers job seekers a quick and easy job search, together with careers advice.

Users can search for jobs by job title, location, contract type and date added to the site – from the last two hours to the previous seven days. The service will soon be enhanced to include an interactive video interview practice with leading business bosses, such as Duncan Bannatyne.

To benefit from the new free Jobsite service, users will need a satellite dish, any Freesat HD receiver and a home broadband connection with a home router. Users simply connect their Freesat HD set top box or integrated television to their broadband router, either directly via an Ethernet cable or using a ‘homeplug’ device if their TV is not in the same room as their broadband router. Instructions are available on www.freesat.co.uk/teletext

Keith Potts, CEO of Jobsite.co.uk comments; “At Jobsite we are constantly looking for new ways to reach candidates and embrace new technology platforms. This latest innovation is part of Jobsite’s philosophy to make job hunting quicker, easier and less frustrating, and to help job seekers look for work in the most convenient way for them.

“The Jobsite TV trial complements recent innovations such as our iPhone app and Jobs-By-Twitter service and will help to ensure that our recruiters continue to find the best people to fill their vacancies. We are very proud to be the first recruitment brand to offer a service via Freesat and look forward to further development using this technology.”

Freesat’s Head of Channels, Mark Briggs added: “This is an important trial which demonstrates how our viewers can get even more from Freesat by connecting their HD receiver to their home broadband router”.

The BBC is to launch a high definition (HD) version of BBC One on DTT, cable and satellite later in the year, following the BBC Trust's approval of proposals from the Executive.

In addition, the Trust also agreed an extension of daily hours on the existing, dedicated BBC HD channel from an average of nine hours to 12 hours a day. These changes are reflected in amended service licences for BBC One and the BBC HD channel, published today.

BBC Trust Chairman Sir Michael Lyons said:

"The launch of a high definition simulcast of BBC One is great news for audiences. As we move towards digital switchover, this is a high-profile commitment to the provision of HD services, which will help to fulfil the BBC's public purpose of delivering to the public the benefit of new technologies. And this is possible within existing channel budgets, meaning excellent value for licence fee payers."

In taking this decision, the Trust took careful account of the implications of the proposals, including noting that adverse impact on other broadcasters was likely to be minimal, that neither change represents a new area of activity for the BBC, and that the changes can be made within the agreed budget range for each channel.

Despite the overall benefits of a universally available HD simulcast of BBC One for audiences, the Trust also recognised that technical and financial constraints currently prevent additional variations, and asked the BBC Executive to take steps to minimise the effects of this on viewers in the nations and regions.