BT says its "next generation YouView TV service" will give customers the ability to quickly find the programmes they want and will put on-demand content front and centre thanks to its new image-rich navigation. Support for Dolby Atmos sound will also be added to BT Sport Ultra HD broadcasts in January, ensuring that all the big matches have audio to match those pixel-rich pictures.

The new BT TV app will build on the YouView update, extending that new design and usability to smartphones and tablets. The company notes that the app won't launch until next summer, but it'll include options to manage recordings and stream live and on-demand programmes, much like the Sky Q app does now.