The most popular TV programmes requested include David Attenborough series Africa, Top Gear and Miranda.

BBC: iPlayer

It has become one of the most popular and critically-acclaimed children's TV programmes and a model for similar shows around the world.

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Tesco has secured a raft of popular cookery, comedy and drama programmes for innovative ad-supported streaming service Clubcard TV following a deal with BBC Worldwide.

ENGADGET: Tesco signs up BBC content for its free Clubcard TV streaming service, includes plenty of cooking shows