KPN adds BBC First to basic packages

BBC First launches tomorrow in the Netherlands tomorrow on KPN’s platforms. BBC Worldwide’s premium drama channel will air on the KPN Interactieve TV service, as well as KPN’s Telfort and XS4ALL brands.

The channel will be available in the basic packages from KPN and its two low-cost subsidiaries, bringing shows including The Musketeers, Silent Witness and Wolf Hall to Dutch viewers at no extra charge. All programmes will be subtitled in Dutch.

BBC First content will also be made available via KPN’s catch up service iTV Online for seven days.