It is the latest buzz that suggests that BBC-owned Radio Times has been given a bit of makeover, sporting a new cover design and other futuristic aspects in order to compete with its rivals.

BBC Radio times recently seemed to be in dilemma with its uncertain future and with plans to trade off. It was rumoured that Radio Times will be sold off along with the other magazines published through the BBC but with no concrete decisions made on the subject it is supposed that BBC will continue with its current platform.

The makeover list includes a touch-up on the cover design that aggregates listings for catch up TV on the BBC iPlayer as well as other video on demand services.

The distribution which is an essential part of circulation has also been taken care of; the Radio Times has managed to creep back over the one million barrier.

Meanwhile BBC expects to reap a generous amount out of the magazine.