The Telegraph has an article puffing Sky's coming UHD box, and quoting Gavin Patterson as being very dismissive of YouView:
BT executives have acknowledged that the YouView technology, developed in partnership with TalkTalk and Britain’s public service broadcasters, is out of date.
Gavin Patterson, the chief executive of BT, told The Telegraph he wanted to accelerate development.
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He said: “Youview is a great product but it is effectively run for the benefit of seven shareholders which can mean some decision making is slower than it needs to be.
“What we can’t do is not keep up with market and not utilise the full benefits the platform can give because of squabbling over investment or prioritisation.”
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/mediatechnologyandtelecoms/media/11761944/Sky-prepares-launch-of-new-Apple-and-Netflix-style-set-top-box.html
Odd way to talk so soon after the launch of the UHD YouView box.