BBC iplayer
Feb 20th 2009, 4:36 pm
#61
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Re: BBC iplayer
This is it,
they're taking things too far at the beeb.
I've just arrived at work, and (as it's an english school) went to put on BBC Radio 2, via our internet connection on the reception computer, and what do I see?
Please enter USERNAME and PASSWORD!! :curse:
Apparently, this is supposed to be a way of getting people to test the new beta version of the BBC iplayer, but I reckon it's more about tracing EXACTLY where all their users are, so as to check up on so-called illegal use of the application (shed a tear for licence-payers!!)
Anyway, after looking around the site a bit, I still haven't managed to find anything that enables me to create a username and password.
Any thoughts anyone?
they're taking things too far at the beeb.
I've just arrived at work, and (as it's an english school) went to put on BBC Radio 2, via our internet connection on the reception computer, and what do I see?
Please enter USERNAME and PASSWORD!! :curse:
Apparently, this is supposed to be a way of getting people to test the new beta version of the BBC iplayer, but I reckon it's more about tracing EXACTLY where all their users are, so as to check up on so-called illegal use of the application (shed a tear for licence-payers!!)
Anyway, after looking around the site a bit, I still haven't managed to find anything that enables me to create a username and password.
Any thoughts anyone?
Feb 20th 2009, 6:24 pm
#62
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Re: BBC iplayer
I'm in the UK with a .co.uk internet connection and got Radio 2 via http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/ no problem
Feb 20th 2009, 7:32 pm
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Feb 21st 2009, 9:03 am
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Re: BBC iplayer
This is it,
they're taking things too far at the beeb.
I've just arrived at work, and (as it's an english school) went to put on BBC Radio 2, via our internet connection on the reception computer, and what do I see?
Please enter USERNAME and PASSWORD!! :curse:
Apparently, this is supposed to be a way of getting people to test the new beta version of the BBC iplayer, but I reckon it's more about tracing EXACTLY where all their users are, so as to check up on so-called illegal use of the application (shed a tear for licence-payers!!)
Anyway, after looking around the site a bit, I still haven't managed to find anything that enables me to create a username and password.
Any thoughts anyone?
they're taking things too far at the beeb.
I've just arrived at work, and (as it's an english school) went to put on BBC Radio 2, via our internet connection on the reception computer, and what do I see?
Please enter USERNAME and PASSWORD!! :curse:
Apparently, this is supposed to be a way of getting people to test the new beta version of the BBC iplayer, but I reckon it's more about tracing EXACTLY where all their users are, so as to check up on so-called illegal use of the application (shed a tear for licence-payers!!)
Anyway, after looking around the site a bit, I still haven't managed to find anything that enables me to create a username and password.
Any thoughts anyone?
Occasionally between the talking they play some semi decent music.
Feb 21st 2009, 9:52 am
#67
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Re: BBC iplayer
This is it,
they're taking things too far at the beeb.
I've just arrived at work, and (as it's an english school) went to put on BBC Radio 2, via our internet connection on the reception computer, and what do I see?
Please enter USERNAME and PASSWORD!! :curse:
Apparently, this is supposed to be a way of getting people to test the new beta version of the BBC iplayer, but I reckon it's more about tracing EXACTLY where all their users are, so as to check up on so-called illegal use of the application (shed a tear for licence-payers!!)
Anyway, after looking around the site a bit, I still haven't managed to find anything that enables me to create a username and password.
Any thoughts anyone?
they're taking things too far at the beeb.
I've just arrived at work, and (as it's an english school) went to put on BBC Radio 2, via our internet connection on the reception computer, and what do I see?
Please enter USERNAME and PASSWORD!! :curse:
Apparently, this is supposed to be a way of getting people to test the new beta version of the BBC iplayer, but I reckon it's more about tracing EXACTLY where all their users are, so as to check up on so-called illegal use of the application (shed a tear for licence-payers!!)
Anyway, after looking around the site a bit, I still haven't managed to find anything that enables me to create a username and password.
Any thoughts anyone?
It was an error that affected the whole system yesterday and has since been rectified. The user name and password is for those who have the parental control settings engaged but yesterday, because of a glitch, it affected the whole system. Next time it happens - or the stream is being interrupted repeatedly - go to your Real Player directly NOT via the iPlayer option of listen in stand-alone Real Player. Once in the Real Player itself, navigate your way to BBC Radio and choose your station. That's what I had to do yesterday, and it tends to stream better so I might use them permanently
Feb 21st 2009, 12:28 pm
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Feb 21st 2009, 7:32 pm
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Re: BBC iplayer
Thanks for the info, I'll try again when I go back to work on monday.
Still can't wait for the euro version of the tv iplayer though [as they've been announcing for about the last year that it's imminent]. Think we can keep dreaming.
Still can't wait for the euro version of the tv iplayer though [as they've been announcing for about the last year that it's imminent]. Think we can keep dreaming.
Mar 6th 2009, 10:57 am
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Re: BBC iplayer
WOW, I've just realised that this has now become the second most ever-viewed thread on BE France.
Can I have my "césar" now, I'll boycott!!
Can I have my "césar" now, I'll boycott!!
Apr 14th 2009, 8:05 pm
#72
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Re: BBC iplayer
You did mention them. But iPlayer is Free, And your service is not so I guess this is kind of an advert.
Apr 16th 2009, 2:34 pm
#73
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Re: BBC iplayer
I've started using a company in Brussels for UK TV on the internet and am happy with them . Anyone who would like the details can PM me and see for themselves. It's not everyone's cup of tea but I like it and the fact that I don't have to subscribe for a year as with the Belgium cable companies is good too.
Apr 16th 2009, 3:19 pm
#74
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Re: BBC iplayer
I've started using a company in Brussels for UK TV on the internet and am happy with them . Anyone who would like the details can PM me and see for themselves. It's not everyone's cup of tea but I like it and the fact that I don't have to subscribe for a year as with the Belgium cable companies is good too.
Apr 16th 2009, 4:29 pm
#75
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Re: BBC iplayer
Not possible for me unfortunately I am not allowed to put a dish up where I live 