BBC will keep episodes online longer
Beginning September 13th you will be able to watch your favorite BBC shows online, all the time. In the past, the BBC would post shows to the iPlayer and keep them up for only 7 days.
The new format will use series stacking, which basically means as each new episode becomes available, it will stack on top of old episodes. All episodes will remain available online so you will have the opportunity to watch entire series in one sitting or, just catch up on a few weeks of missed viewing.
According to the BBC press office, you will be able to catch up on a maximum of 13 episodes. It doesn't state if that's in one sitting or for one series or on the iPlayer overall though. Seems like an important detail to include.
iPlayer use for television shows is limited to those connecting from the UK, though radio programs are available to everyone.
[Via Mashable]
The new format will use series stacking, which basically means as each new episode becomes available, it will stack on top of old episodes. All episodes will remain available online so you will have the opportunity to watch entire series in one sitting or, just catch up on a few weeks of missed viewing.
According to the BBC press office, you will be able to catch up on a maximum of 13 episodes. It doesn't state if that's in one sitting or for one series or on the iPlayer overall though. Seems like an important detail to include.
iPlayer use for television shows is limited to those connecting from the UK, though radio programs are available to everyone.
[Via Mashable]













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Subscribe to commentsdukemanAug 27th 2008 4:38PM
Anyone found a proxy in UK yet that will let you stream shows to the US?
Jim RayAug 28th 2008 11:26AM
You forgot to mention that iPlayer is only available in the UK. Bummer eha?
Christina ClarkAug 28th 2008 11:28AM
Actually I did say iPlayer use is limited to those connecting from the UK in the last sentence. Because I was certainly bummed when I couldn't watch those shows and I knew you guys would be too. And, I knew if I mentioned it, someone might figure out a way we could all get in.
MrGuttsAug 28th 2008 7:34AM
Yeah I would be up for paying for the Iplayer here in the US. Can't really find any high speed proxy providers in the UK..
DebbieSep 10th 2008 6:00PM
Bummer that it won't play in the US. But please do keep us updated if anyone figures it out. (I'm willing to bribe with chocolate!!) :)