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BBC’s Wimbeldon interactive feature draws two million viewers
MUMBAI: The BBC has announced that this year’s Wimbledon interactive service is proving more popular, More than two and a half million viewers have already pressed the red button.
The latest figures, which only account for digital satellite viewers and do not incorporate Freeview viewers, reveal that 2,647,000 viewers pressed red to enjoy the BBC’s interactive Wimbledon service during the first four days of the tournament.
During the same period last year just under two million viewers had done so. Wimbledon interactive enables viewers to choose which tennis matches they want to watch by pressing the red button on their digital remote control.
As well as matches on BBC One and BBC Two viewers with digital satellite and digital cable have a choice of up to five additional games. Viewers can also catch up with the latest news, scores and result from Wimbledon via the interactive service.
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Samsung TV Plus launches Kings of Comedy channel
New free FAST channel brings iconic Hindi comedy shows to millions of Samsung Smart TV owners.
MUMBAI: Samsung TV Plus has just turned up the laughter volume and it’s completely free. The leading free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service in India has launched Kings of Comedy, a premium comedy channel featuring some of the country’s most beloved primetime shows. Available exclusively on Samsung TV Plus, the channel delivers back-to-back hits including Comedy Nights with Kapil, Khatra Khatra Khatra, and Comedy Nights Bachao, with no login or subscription required.
The launch marks a milestone for free streaming in India, offering audiences a dedicated comedy destination directly from their Samsung TV home screen. It arrives as Samsung TV Plus India celebrates its 5th anniversary, during which the service has grown its monthly active users by 42 per cent and more than doubled its total viewing hours. The platform now offers over 180 free channels across 14 languages.
Samsung TV Plus India general manager and head of business development Kunal Mehta said, “Comedy is the heartbeat of Hindi entertainment, and Kings of Comedy brings together the shows Indians already love, completely free on their Samsung TV. Our focus remains the same take the content people know and make it effortless to access.”
Globally, Samsung TV Plus has surpassed 100 million monthly active users across more than 4,500 channels, solidifying its position as one of the world’s leading free streaming services.
Kings of Comedy is now available on all compatible Samsung Smart TVs. For viewers seeking non-stop laughter without any cost, this new channel delivers a royal treat proving that sometimes the best entertainment really does come with no strings (or subscriptions) attached.
