TalkTalk TV Store
The GHI's Tried & Tested verdict of the TalkTalk TV Store
Tested January 2016
The TalkTalk TV Store is the new name for movie streaming service Blinkbox, which was initially launched in 2007 but was taken over by the broadband provider in 2015. TalkTalk TV Store is a pay as you go service that allowes you to rent or buy movies and TV shows even if you're not a TalkTalk customer, and then watch them on a PC or Mac, games console, tablet or smartphone, and select Blu-ray players. Movies and TV series available to buy or rent through TalkTalk TV Store are priced from £0.99.
Available from: blinkbox.com
Price when tested: £0.99
If you're a fan of new movies and more recent TV shows from the BBC, Channel 4 and HBO then TalkTalk TV Store is a good choice for you. Offering a great selection of new and old movies, as well as BBC, HBO and Channel 4 TV shows, and with prices from £0.99, it's ideal for those that only want to watch the odd film or programme on an ad-hoc basis. While it does offer the ability to download shows to watch when there's no internet access, this is restricted to iPhone, iPad, Android and Windows 8.1 devices, so if you don't own one of these it's not for you.
Excellent selection of movies, both new blockbusters and older favourites, and good selection of TV shows mostly from British TV
Movies and shows can be downloaded to your device so can be watched when there's no internet access
Easy-to-navigate interface
Can only download shows for offline watching onto an iPhone, iPad, or Android devices and Windows 8.1 devices
No subscription fee for watching as much as you like, you have to purchase or rent the individual shows and movies
More From Movie streaming services
Easy online TV with Apple's new app
Cinema Now
Wuaki.TV
Microsoft Films & TV
Movie streaming services
JBL Boost TV
Lakeland Easy Store Hand Mixer
Should eggs be stored in the fridge or the cupboard?
Tefal Store Inn DO250D40 Food Processor
This is the right way to store your cheese in the fridge