BBC Blocking all VPNs
#16

Of course, but what happens if you want to change after?
Let's say the 3.00 Saturday match finishes on 105 (it used to be 300+ with the previous provider) and the 5.30 match is on NBC, which is 9 for me. Imagine having to click down between 100 and 300 times, because you can't input a number.
But I know with Netflix you don't need numbers. I suppose with other things that Roku enables, you don't need as many numbers as on your typical TV service, so it's less of a nuisance.
Let's say the 3.00 Saturday match finishes on 105 (it used to be 300+ with the previous provider) and the 5.30 match is on NBC, which is 9 for me. Imagine having to click down between 100 and 300 times, because you can't input a number.

But I know with Netflix you don't need numbers. I suppose with other things that Roku enables, you don't need as many numbers as on your typical TV service, so it's less of a nuisance.
There are hundreds of channels with most of them a waste of time. I haven't had a problem with the remote so far.
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#20

I have about 30 channels in the favourites or saved category. Any idea on how to get them removed down to what I actually now watch..Netflix, Amazon Prime (2 weeks left), Reuters, Al Jazeera, Sky News, Ted Talks, Youtube, Man U TV, Euro News, France 24
#21

I've recently been using "Transponder.TV" It requires a subscription, and shows programs at real UK time. However you can record them and also download to a HDD.
Doesn't require a VPN. So far so good.
Doesn't require a VPN. So far so good.
#22

Does it have all of the BBC programming, or selections?
#23

Channels currently on offer: https://www.transponder.tv/channels
I haven't yet subscribed, still sorting other stuff, but the coverage looks good and their support people are very helpful.
I haven't yet subscribed, still sorting other stuff, but the coverage looks good and their support people are very helpful.
#24

Channels currently on offer: https://www.transponder.tv/channels
I haven't yet subscribed, still sorting other stuff, but the coverage looks good and their support people are very helpful.
I haven't yet subscribed, still sorting other stuff, but the coverage looks good and their support people are very helpful.
I saw the channels, but what I was asking was do they transmit all the Beeb broadcasting as it happens, or only selected programmes.
#25

As I understand it, it's full broadcast as it happens, nothing is selectively removed. I was going to wait for the HD channels to come into the packages before trialling.
#26

Channels currently on offer: https://www.transponder.tv/channels.
#27

Yes it does show all the BBC programs.
Last edited by johnwoo; Dec 13th 2018 at 7:36 pm.
#29

I am not in a hurry as I currently have BBC One and Two via my ISP. I also have BBC World News, but it's not the same channel (News HD) as I had when watching directly over Freesat. Too many repeated articles, interviews and featurettes on the World News channel for my liking.
I would welcome BBC Four, ITV/ITV2/3/4, Channel 4, Channel 5, 5 USA , BBC Parliament, Red button, and Sky News though.
11, possibly 12 additional channels seems like it might be worth it.
My mid-term infrastructure is not yet in place; I would not watch directly on the PC, but pump it to the big screen via HDMI and AVR. That requires an additional piece of furniture, which is in now the garage, in the process of being butchered, sanded and stained. Not sure I'll get that done by Christmas...
I would welcome BBC Four, ITV/ITV2/3/4, Channel 4, Channel 5, 5 USA , BBC Parliament, Red button, and Sky News though.
11, possibly 12 additional channels seems like it might be worth it.
My mid-term infrastructure is not yet in place; I would not watch directly on the PC, but pump it to the big screen via HDMI and AVR. That requires an additional piece of furniture, which is in now the garage, in the process of being butchered, sanded and stained. Not sure I'll get that done by Christmas...
#30

I am not in a hurry as I currently have BBC One and Two via my ISP. I also have BBC World News, but it's not the same channel (News HD) as I had when watching directly over Freesat. Too many repeated articles, interviews and featurettes on the World News channel for my liking.
I would welcome BBC Four, ITV/ITV2/3/4, Channel 4, Channel 5, 5 USA , BBC Parliament, Red button, and Sky News though.
11, possibly 12 additional channels seems like it might be worth it.
My mid-term infrastructure is not yet in place; I would not watch directly on the PC, but pump it to the big screen via HDMI and AVR. That requires an additional piece of furniture, which is in now the garage, in the process of being butchered, sanded and stained. Not sure I'll get that done by Christmas...
I would welcome BBC Four, ITV/ITV2/3/4, Channel 4, Channel 5, 5 USA , BBC Parliament, Red button, and Sky News though.
11, possibly 12 additional channels seems like it might be worth it.
My mid-term infrastructure is not yet in place; I would not watch directly on the PC, but pump it to the big screen via HDMI and AVR. That requires an additional piece of furniture, which is in now the garage, in the process of being butchered, sanded and stained. Not sure I'll get that done by Christmas...