Free trail of Britbox - would not pay.
Was offered 6 months free from EE for Britbox. Content is poor, nothing new for it, in fact half the stuff on there is stuff repeated a million times, or simply put, just ancient. The layout was bad also - if currently watching a series for example, no option to simply click forward to the next episode/be able to see series/episode selection whilst still on the watching screen. Subtitles also not on all programs. Whats also a shame is the selection/searching process. Does not group selections well, searching for a select genre is hard and awkward, no real movies on there either, and a lot of better choices on there, especially for the bbc, is also on Netflix - which offers a lot more content, for almost the same amount. Also annoying is that 'christmas specials' no not get listed in date order of the series it is from, and instead stands out as it's own thing - clearly uploaded on it's own, and chucked in - just little things show the lack of care in the presentation. Channel 4 and 5 seem to come off the best here, which is worrying as they are limited with what they have provided - most of which is also on the likes of Netflix, or free on their free streaming website. Having now used Britbox, the only thing I am certain of is the foul stench of jealousy and fear from the BBC and ITV, trying to take on the likes of Netflix, and falling short. The sad truth is, Britbox won't help with it, it seems to have shown the younger generations just how dire things are currently for ITV and BBC, then wanting to charge them AGAIN on top of tv license, just to watch stuff they have seen a million times, or and clearly other 'filler' shows to bulk out the menu. Honestly, you'll have a much better chance by DROPPING the TV license/price, and stop trying to push britbox when clearly, it's nowhere near up to scratch. One of the only selling points is the upload of classic doctor who - but please note, New Who is not on Britbox at all. It is however on Netflix :p May have 6 months free, but already debating about canceling early. I would not recommend it. Summary: Interesting idea, and love the idea of the big 4 channel networks coming together and providing their own content. It's just a shame this HASN'T happened - instead ITV and BBC take the lead poorly, offer a few of their shows, but nothing special or worthy of drawing in. This would of been forgivable providing there was fresh content, content made by ITV and BBC together - sharing resources. As such, that didn't happen, and most on there are the same quality of shows which personally made me decide I no longer wish to pay for a TV license, as cost of it compared to quality of programming and options available, just wasn't worth it, and instead happier to stick with Netflix, which clearly takes care in the small details of the service of which they provide. I wish well for Britbox, but currently its a national embarrassment, and I think it'll fizzle out very, very quickly, unless quick action is taken.
By Jim S.