I realise that there are some of you who can't survive without your ITV soaps.

IF and when ITV becomes unavailable by satellite. There's now a completely legal way for expats to keep viewing.

https://itvessentials.com/

https://itvessentials.com/about

UK commercial public service broadcaster ITV has launched ITV Essentials, a new international service giving expatriates and holidaymakers the opportunity to watch their favourite ITV soaps while abroad.

The service, created in partnership with OTT management and delivery specialist Saffron Digital, launches in 12 European territories and will be available for a monthly subscription of €5.49

Some reports simply say that it is only for those two soaps, but other reports have said that other content will also be available. Would seem strange to launch it just for the two soaps and not other content. Also seem strange that it was launched on Tuesday, but only announced on Wednesday!

This is excellent news pity BBC don´t do it too. I presume we would then be able to play it on the telly with a cable.

Disappointed now it is just for Emmerdale and Corrie neither of which I watch.

I only watch Hollyoaks

Is the service in HD ?

Very unlikely as it is a streamed service.

BBC iPlayer streams in HD I'm sure.

Sure is, you just need 3MB+ to vew it!

That's quite common now isn't it? I get 8.5mb out here in the sticks.

Yep, I get around 8MB, but quite a few can't get anywhere near that, and that's why some won't believe that internet HD TV works just fine

Erm they have.

For the last 2 years you have been able to subscribe to BBC IPlayer Global, offering a selection of BBC programmes for a fee for people living outside the UK.

However, this will soon cease, and it will be moved to a "bbc.com"

[QUOTE=The Guy;10991268]Erm they have.

For the last 2 years you have been able to subscribe to BBC IPlayer Global, offering a selection of BBC programmes for a fee for people living outside the UK.

However, this will soon cease, and it will be moved to a "bbc.com"[/QUOTE

But as I understand the content was pretty rubbish.

No they don't - it's just a bit better than their basic stream (which isn't even up to normal SD quality) but nowhere near the same as their HD programmes.

I see. However they do say 'Watch in HD'.

Sorry Fred, but you are wrong, BBC iPlayer HD programs are encoded in at least 1280 by 720 resolution, or720p.