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BBC BritBox

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
73%
Layout and stability score
80%
What to watch score
68%
Sign up and cancel score
70%
Playback control score
63%
Service summary
Britbox offers some classic BBC shows that can be viewed on a computer through a web browser, or by casting from a phone to a TV. An app is also available for select smart TVs from LG and Samsung, as well as Android TV.

Specifications

Shop Ethical rating
Smart TV
LG smart TVs (webOS 3.5 and above), Samsung smart TVs (Tizen 2.3 and above), Android TVs (Android OS 5.0 and above)
Cast to Chromecast
Android app
iOS app
Windows app
Mac app
Browser
PlayStation 4/PlayStation 5
Xbox One/Xbox Series
Nintendo Switch
Ad supported
Pay with a gift card
Website
britbox.com/au

Cost

Entry-level/single subscription price per month
$9.00
Mid-range price per month
Not applicable
Premium price per month
Not applicable
Annual subscription option
Yes ($90)

Features

Free trial period – days
7
Max authorised devices
4
Entry-level max simultaneous streams
4
Mid-range max simultaneous streams
Not applicable
Premium max simultaneous streams
Not applicable
User profiles
Kid friendly profiles
None
Content restriction or family controls
PIN can be set to restrict content based on rating (G, PG, M/MA15+, R18+/E)
4K UHD, HDR support
Offline mode (mobile)
Live TV
Live sport
Sports shown
Not applicable
Premiere/early access content

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