http://strix.org.uk/posts/The-BBC-iPlayer Comments on: The BBC iPlayer Tue, 07 Oct 2008 06:50:32 +0000 http://strix.org.uk/ http://strix.org.uk/posts/The-BBC-iPlayer#c162980048619382924 moshimoshi Wed, 24 Sep 2008 23:56:52 +0000 http://strix.org.uk/posts/The-BBC-iPlayer#c162980048619382924 Further to my above problems with Replay Media Catcher (and I see George mentions it a few posts above) there's an interesting discussion re Orbit Downloader in their forums and why changing the IP address of the server seems to work (a tweak you can do in Orbit in the course of finding the true url with their addon Grab++). That's here: http://forum.orbitdownloader.com/viewtopic.php?id=54755&p=2 Again just for peeps in the UK, not a proxy issue, just a "some servers work, some don't" issue. http://strix.org.uk/posts/The-BBC-iPlayer#c392125338254690098 moshimoshi Wed, 24 Sep 2008 23:16:24 +0000 http://strix.org.uk/posts/The-BBC-iPlayer#c392125338254690098 Replay Media Catcher (2.3) used to work like a charm, but not any more (no proxy issues here, I'm talking about downloading from within the UK). It captures the channel 'ident' video ok but not the show which follows. This has only just happened. Works great for other web video, just not the iPlayer. On the RMC website they suggest going to version 3 but they don't say why that would work when the old version doesn't... so I'm sceptical. Someone get on it please! But there's hope. Anyone with a usenet account can see that someone is recording BBC shows and sticking them in a.b.documentaries, it's just a matter of finding out how they're doing it :) http://strix.org.uk/posts/The-BBC-iPlayer#c195728219674084723 moshimoshi Wed, 24 Sep 2008 23:16:24 +0000 http://strix.org.uk/posts/The-BBC-iPlayer#c195728219674084723 Replay Media Catcher (2.3) used to work like a charm, but not any more (no proxy issues here, I'm talking about downloading from within the UK). It captures the channel 'ident' video ok but not the show which follows. This has only just happened. Works great for other web video, just not the iPlayer. On the RMC website they suggest going to version 3 but they don't say why that would work when the old version doesn't... so I'm sceptical. Someone get on it please! But there's hope. Anyone with a usenet account can see that someone is recording BBC shows and sticking them in a.b.documentaries, it's just a matter of finding out how they're doing it :) http://strix.org.uk/posts/The-BBC-iPlayer#c168745906518562783 Mark Mon, 22 Sep 2008 08:32:18 +0000 http://strix.org.uk/posts/The-BBC-iPlayer#c168745906518562783 Very good guide, when will it be obsolete?link: http://www.Y3.com link: http://www.Y3.com
]]> http://strix.org.uk/posts/The-BBC-iPlayer#c714428199940435781 Roger Sun, 14 Sep 2008 13:26:16 +0000 http://strix.org.uk/posts/The-BBC-iPlayer#c714428199940435781 I found 3 ways of accessing BBC Iplayer from abroad here www.consult-here.com/BBC.html Have tried them all and they all work! http://strix.org.uk/posts/The-BBC-iPlayer#c623862438483156692 Deano Sun, 07 Sep 2008 07:46:28 +0000 http://strix.org.uk/posts/The-BBC-iPlayer#c623862438483156692 Why don't you try www.uknova.com - I use it daily to watch tv back home. Free of charge, high quality recording and no nasty viruses. I've got cable here in Singapore with BBC24 news and BBC Entertainment (kak). UK Nova is genius! http://strix.org.uk/posts/The-BBC-iPlayer#c192927730117959410 george Wed, 03 Sep 2008 18:22:06 +0000 http://strix.org.uk/posts/The-BBC-iPlayer#c192927730117959410 anyone suddenly not able to capture bbci with replay media catcher? http://strix.org.uk/posts/The-BBC-iPlayer#c194106285173339711 Mike Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:18:59 +0000 http://strix.org.uk/posts/The-BBC-iPlayer#c194106285173339711 Does anyone know how to block BBC Media Player (flash) content for the likes of olympics videos direct from the BBC website?? Tia, Mike http://strix.org.uk/posts/The-BBC-iPlayer#c539970905396528557 Roger Sat, 16 Aug 2008 02:13:05 +0000 http://strix.org.uk/posts/The-BBC-iPlayer#c539970905396528557 Hi All, I've been using this on and off from Japan for a while now, via a Socks5 proxy over SSH to a UK machine. Last tried it about a month ago, and it was fine. This week, I'm having problems, I can view the live stream, but not download them. The downloaded one gives error 104. I was using a LAN connection, and now I'm using a 3G card, so maybe that's the difference. But I wonder if the BBC are getting tighter on their IP checking? Anyway have to fall back to the Slingbox with a PVR connected. Not such a nice resolution, but works really well. link: http://www.fareham.org link: http://www.fareham.org
]]> http://strix.org.uk/posts/The-BBC-iPlayer#c183736184292383360 Chris Tue, 22 Jul 2008 06:58:32 +0000 http://strix.org.uk/posts/The-BBC-iPlayer#c183736184292383360 In reply to Tony: I just wanna watch channel 4, bbc tv on my PC in korea, Im british I think I should be allowed the right but the silly software wont allow for users from abroad, any solutions to this??? Use a program (free) called the Zattoo player - free internet streaming of all the major channels. http://strix.org.uk/posts/The-BBC-iPlayer#c494500844142736237 Steve Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:52:10 +0000 http://strix.org.uk/posts/The-BBC-iPlayer#c494500844142736237 I,m on xp pro sp2 using wmp11 and this works a treat with bbciplayer Takes off drm and coverts fast Burning no prob after Best not keep updating your bbc player, cause they will no doubt manage to stop it working http://www.fulldls.com/download-app-303604-FairUse4Wm,mirakagi,%20FairUseCommander.torrent http://strix.org.uk/posts/The-BBC-iPlayer#c833601018176796943 Funny Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:48:25 +0000 http://strix.org.uk/posts/The-BBC-iPlayer#c833601018176796943 The way iPLayer is set up (why the F@~k has everything got to be called iSomething anyway?) doesn't surprise me at all, the BBC parades itself around as some force for good and a servant of the people, but when it come down to it they are just want to be some Big Brother style behemoth organisation. If you aren't convinced speak to someone who has decided not to watch their TV and therefore pay their licence, then you will know the true nature of the BBC. For iPlayer they employ Microsoft, for the licence fee they employ.... Capita! link: http://www.theanaloguerevolution.com link: http://www.theanaloguerevolution.com
]]> http://strix.org.uk/posts/The-BBC-iPlayer#c123102880103810112 hypersonic Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:25:01 +0000 http://strix.org.uk/posts/The-BBC-iPlayer#c123102880103810112 VPN is definitely the way to go! http://www.vpngates.com/?aid=hypersonic Otherwise for the more computer literate of you out there, there is a way to view the BBC iPlayer from a non UK IP address, it requires some fiddling but appears to work. The set up process can be found here: http://www.darkedges.com/bbc/ Good luck!!link: http://www.vpngates.com/?aid=hypersonic link: http://www.vpngates.com/?aid=hypersonic
]]> http://strix.org.uk/posts/The-BBC-iPlayer#c213365192215938989 apoc-ra Tue, 08 Jul 2008 20:31:07 +0000 http://strix.org.uk/posts/The-BBC-iPlayer#c213365192215938989 Excellent article and excellent comments too! I was searching for a good UK proxy to watch the iPlayer content. As a comment on your conclusion: The public broadcast organisations in the Netherlands have a similar service named "Uitzending gemist" (missed broadcast) which is freely accessible from abroad and has almost all of their programming (some live stuff, mainly sports, is blocked though). The big difference with iplayer is the language and as the BBC sells a lot of their programs abroad, dutch broadcast organisations obviously do not. (I know Big Brother is dutch, but none of you have actually watched any dutch Big Brother, if you catch my drift). The BBC (and production companies etc) probably fear for their bargaining position, not to mention the legal hassle, if they opened up their system. Which is, I believe, the main reason the BBC uses the accursed geolocation blocking thingie.link: http://www.uitzendinggemist.nl/ link: http://www.uitzendinggemist.nl/
]]> http://strix.org.uk/posts/The-BBC-iPlayer#c593517299152010667 Gyran Sun, 06 Jul 2008 17:21:47 +0000 http://strix.org.uk/posts/The-BBC-iPlayer#c593517299152010667 I am using a free proxy to connect up. Let me clarify something that was already mentioned. I connect to the site using my normal isp. I switch to the proxy just before I click download. Once download as started you can pause and swap back to your normal isp. You will have to swap back briefly before you play the file as the BBC check the ip address as it sends you the DRM file. http://strix.org.uk/posts/The-BBC-iPlayer#c113049096520579776 Greg Fri, 20 Jun 2008 23:10:27 +0000 http://strix.org.uk/posts/The-BBC-iPlayer#c113049096520579776 Have you tried using a Slingbox? My mate's got it & it's brilliant! Just set it up at your home in the UK & you can watch all your favourite British TV programmes TOTALLY FREE!! http://uk.slingmedia.com http://strix.org.uk/posts/The-BBC-iPlayer#c210422003619666994 Mark Thu, 22 May 2008 10:23:38 +0000 http://strix.org.uk/posts/The-BBC-iPlayer#c210422003619666994 Dear Jara, the whole point is these UK proxies you refer to don't work or are PAINFULLY slow.. I just want to sit down click a button and watch TV - not look for free / working IPs... I happen to use one of the services here that has been called a "rip-off" - but it works for me - everytime - watched the Champions League match on ITV... nearly turned off after 15 mins - glad I didn't.link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/veta_mark/2311675401/ link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/veta_mark/2311675401/
]]> http://strix.org.uk/posts/The-BBC-iPlayer#c139187152612447026 lem0n Sun, 18 May 2008 17:10:46 +0000 http://strix.org.uk/posts/The-BBC-iPlayer#c139187152612447026 just kill kservice.exe from taskmanager everytime u restart if ure lazy :p http://strix.org.uk/posts/The-BBC-iPlayer#c133109935416536697 jarathirteen Wed, 14 May 2008 13:11:36 +0000 http://strix.org.uk/posts/The-BBC-iPlayer#c133109935416536697 For a quick fix, of the bbc and to bypass the your not from blighty message. Go to http://www(dot)proxy4free(dot)com/ and pop an UK proxy into your internet settings and they your away, bbob's yer auncle and auntie beeb is yer. . . . well aunt ! Remove when you have finished you wouldn't want banking or e-mail logins going thru this now would you ! Good Luck, J13link: http://www.feckit. (ireland) link: http://www.feckit. (ireland)
]]> http://strix.org.uk/posts/The-BBC-iPlayer#c113822356324095659 The Concept Wed, 07 May 2008 09:09:28 +0000 http://strix.org.uk/posts/The-BBC-iPlayer#c113822356324095659 hmmm... interesting. ]]>