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Windows 10 users in the UK can access exclusive collection of programmes on BBC Store by simply downloading the app and registering for BBC Store
Monday 9th November - Microsoft are the marketing launch partner for new digital service BBC Store. The two companies have joined forces to bring audiences The Fast Show at 21: An Evening With Paul Whitehouse and Charlie Higson. Windows 10 users also get an exclusive BBC Store app.
BBC Store makes it easy for UK audiences to buy and keep digital copies of their favourite BBC shows including recently broadcast programmes; television favourites and lost gems from the BBC archive.
Comprising over 7,000 hours of the very best BBC drama, comedy, entertainment and documentaries from programmes past and present, BBC Store is the most comprehensive collection of BBC programmes ever made available to buy.
Using the BBC Store app Windows 10 users will be able to browse, stream and download the programmes they’ve bought on BBC Store to watch wherever and whenever they choose on their laptop, tablet or mobile.
They’ll also have exclusive access to a digital box set of the hit BBC Two comedy The Fast Show, created by and starring Paul Whitehouse and Charlie Higson. The collection, chosen by Paul and Charlie, includes The Fast Show at 21 in which writer and presenter Danny Wallace interviews Paul and Charlie in front of a live audience about the creation and runaway success of one of British comedy’s best-loved sketch shows. Once they’ve downloaded the app Windows 10 users will be sent a link to a page on BBC Store from which they’ll be able to buy the exclusive Fast Show package.
The Fast Show at 21 will also be available to all BBC Store customers from midday to midnight GMT on Sunday 15th November on You Tube and BBC Store.
The Windows 10 BBC Store app delivers a uniform user experience across mobile phones, tablets and PCs.
Jonathan Green, Director, BBC Store said, “The new BBC Store Windows 10 app looks fantastic and is the perfect way for Microsoft’s customers to seamlessly enjoy the programmes they buy from BBC Store.”
Sara Holt, Vice President Marketing, BBC Store said, “This relationship has allowed BBC Store and Microsoft to create exclusive branded content for fans. The Fast Show is one of the best-loved BBC sketch shows and The Fast Show at 21 allows both brands to talk to audiences in a really engaging way about BBC Store and the Windows 10 app.”
Robert Epstein, Head of Windows Consumer Marketing, Microsoft UK said, “We’re thrilled to be working with the BBC for the launch of the BBC Store app. Being the first to share in this way these exclusive, iconic programmes with our customers is really exciting and with the power of Windows 10 this app will be an amazing experience no matter what tablet, PC or phone you’re using.”
Audiences can register, browse and buy the BBC programmes they love now by visiting www.bbcstore.com
Microsoft Windows 10 customers can download the BBC Store app here
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