BBC and ITV team up to launch Britbox, a Netflix-style US streaming service

The BBC and ITV are to collaborate on the launch of an ad-free streaming subscription service dubbed Britbox, which will give viewers in the US access to a digital catalogue of new and vintage British content. 
The move, which was first rumoured to be in the pipeline in March, will look to boost international revenues for the broadcasters and help British producers and  talent to reach a wider audience. 
The joint venture will see the BBC's commercial arm combine forces