BBC Introduces The iPlayer: Free TV On The Net

July 30, 2007

Brits have totally lucked out this week because the BBC has just launched the "on-demand" iPlayer, which will enable viewers to choose from 400 hours of programs, including hit shows such as "EastEnders," "Doctor Who" and "Planet Earth."

According to The New York Times the player is free and takes about thirty minutes to download an hour-long show. Programs cannot be saved permanently and will be automatically deleted after viewing or after thirty days.

Unfortunately, it will only be available to people living in Britain who have computers that run on the Microsoft XP operating system. Somewhat like the streaming service ABC now offers, but with much more variety, easier to use, and a cleaner sleek interface.

14 Comments

The City Girl 5 years 41 weeks

One thing: tv-links.co.uk . . .trust me on this ;-)

rubiesymusica 5 years 42 weeks

darn! UK only, hello i watch BBC america and still do not watch half of my fave shows from over there on the channel. argh! back to youtube.

tdamji 5 years 42 weeks

darn it!

tdamji 5 years 42 weeks

darn it!

piesecki 5 years 42 weeks

Bout time the UK got something like this, after seeing so much on geeksugar and other blogs about US only products!I'd read already that it was going to be XP compatible only though, which is a shame. Maybe with time they'll develop it for other operating systems *fingers crossed*.

piesecki 5 years 42 weeks

Bout time the UK got something like this, after seeing so much on geeksugar and other blogs about US only products! I'd read already that it was going to be XP compatible only though, which is a shame. Maybe with time they'll develop it for other operating systems *fingers crossed*.