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| Author | Hugo Jobling |
| Published | 19th Nov 2008 |
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TrustedReviews NewslettersI've said it before and looking at the current trend I'll say it again: the BBC is really doing some brilliant things with its online offerings. The latest move? BBC One and BBC Two are, as of the 27th, going to be available for streaming over the Internet at the same time as being broadcast via more traditional means.
In the words of BBC Vision Director, Jana Bennett: "The launch of BBC One and BBC Two online completes our commitment to make our portfolio of channels available to watch on the Internet. From 27 November licence fee payers will be able to watch BBC programmes, live, wherever they are in the UK on their computers, mobile phones and other portable devices."
This isn't exactly a new idea for the BBC. BBC Three, BBC Four, BBC News, CBBC and CBeebies are already available as simulcasts (to use the preferred buzzword). However, that's not in any way going detract from the joy that being able to watch Murder She Wrote and Diagnosis Murder while I'm working will bring! Any drop in content over the coming weeks will be pure coincidence, I assure you.
If I have one criticism it is this: ITV has been doing the same thing for ages now. Why the delay, BBC?
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alchobot said on 20th November 2008
Bryan Kerr said on 20th November 2008
I don't have a TV license because I don't have a TV. I do however have an internet connection and a laptop. The rules on the TV license's website say that "you ... more
Robovski said on 20th November 2008
Shame you don't enter your license, as I too would like to use it anywhere in the world but also I'm not keen on folks not paying the fee in the UK just getting a free ri... more
the-one said on 21st November 2008
Here is an analogy. I don't want to spend my money on a gold watch, because it's not very functional and I can think of better things to do with my money and time. So I d... more
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agree with Simon, I work all over the world & wish I could access BBC content like i-player. I've even tried spoofing with proxy servers to no avail, I wish the BBC would ... more