On 1 August the new BoB went live, with a fresh look, enhanced video quality and more powerful searching capabilities. Throughout August BUFVC are working on fully upgrading the system but unfortunately, some of the archive content and some functionality won’t be available during this upgrade period. You will also need to re-register the first time you use BoB after 1 August.
From go live on 1 August you won’t be able to access your saved clips and playlists, but don’t worry these will be accessible again in September. You may not be able to access some archive content broadcast before 1 July, too. There will be some programmes in the archive available before this date but not everything. Archive content and enhanced functionality will be restored in September, along with all the exciting new features:
- A platform working across desktop, iOS and Android devices
- Media records based on our TRILT metadata, supporting more powerful searching capabilities
- Better programme coverage and a permanent archive of content from nine channels: BBC1 London / BBC2 / BBC4 / ITV London / Channel 4 / More4 / Channel 5 / BBC Radio 4 / BBC Radio 4 Extra
Better thumbnail previews on search results - Preview clips before saving
- Label your own clips
- Personalised email alerts when programmes are ready to view
- More detailed citation data