Iplayer International launched

copacetic

In app store now, some free content (short promos) then subscription is €7 a month. Looks pretty good, also available at 50/year and allows download for offline viewing. Although haven't tried that yet Also has older shows that aren't available in UK version of the player.

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/0b00eca4-b85f-11e0-b62b-00144feabdc0.html#axzz1TOBqotjT

http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2011/0728/breaking14.html

Fans of BBC programmes such as Doctor Who, Blue Planet* and Fawlty Towers* will be able to access the programmes through Global iPlayer, over wireless internet or a mobile 3G connection.

However, users will have to pay a subscription fee to access the video on demand service, BBC said. The service has been developed by BBC’s commercial arm, BBC Worldwide.

“This is a unique and different product,” said Jana Bennett, president of BBC Worldwide networks and Global iPlayer.

“The Global iPlayer has a similar name, the same high standard look and feel and user experience, but that’s where the resemblance starts to end.”

The iPlayer service for the UK market, launched in 2007, shows live broadcasts, the previous seven days of programming on its channels and also includes access to BBC’s radio channels. The international app will have a slightly different focus, opening up the BBC’s archives and mixing classics with new content.

“It’s a different proposition and a very different business model aimed at the international market,” said Ms Bennett. “The content is different, the underlying technology is different and so is the consumer and market need we’re addressing.”

The launch is part of a pilot scheme being tested in 11 western European countries including Ireland, Belgium, Germany and Spain. About 1,500 hours of content are available on the app.

Classics such as Only Fools and Horses* and Last of the Summer Wine* are available to watch alongside newer productions such as Luther* and Top Gear* in the international app.

Viewers will also be able to access news and cultural programming. Children’s shows have also been included in the launch line-up.

tallus

The download option is a great idea. I may take the plunge and sign up for this service.

copacetic

I can't find in the t&cs whether you can access downloaded content when subscription runs out, but I presume not. Otherwise it has a fair few shows I already have DVDs bought for, but others that I don't. The access to older content is very good.

Tom Dunne

No Formula 1, bugger.

Still might give it a go for one month.

copacetic

Tom Dunne wrote: »

No Formula 1, bugger.

Still might give it a go for one month.

Doesn't seem to be any sport at all, though very surprised so far with the amount of old content/series that are up on it. Lots of good stuff.

Creamy Goodness

Doesn't have Eastenders either, not that i'd be watching it, just noticed it was on the screenshot.

Is the UK app totally free? i.e. no sub model? might be worth getting a UK VPN and UK app store account if so.

Dman001

Creamy Goodness wrote: »

Doesn't have Eastenders either, not that i'd be watching it, just noticed it was on the screenshot.

Is the UK app totally free? i.e. no sub model? might be worth getting a UK VPN and UK app store account if so.

Yep, probably best to put the money towards a VPN instead. At least you'll get access to ITV Player too. The UK BBC iPlayer App has the imported shows (Nurse Jackie etc) on their App too. But you won't get the option to download shows to the iPad, or get access to their older content like The Office, Only Fools and Horses, Fawlty Towers, etc.

barryd09

Suck my balls BBC, €7 a month.

Creamy Goodness

barryd09 wrote: »

Suck my balls BBC, €7 a month.

present them!

do you pay a UK tv license or do you just want everything for free?

barryd09

Who said i wanted it for free?
Certainly wont be paying €7 a month for it though.
MOTD would be about the only thing that would interest me (TBH i havent even checked to see if MOTD is on it,Premier League stuff is likely to be not shown outside the UK on it)

barryd09

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gzoladz

I want it for free. In a way the BBC should serve to promote the UK in the world, why should non UK residents pay for it?

€7 per months is too much.

aidan_walsh

why should non UK residents pay for it?

Because UK residents pay for it through their TV license.

aidan_walsh

why should non UK residents pay for it?

Because UK residents pay for it through their TV license.

RobertFoster

gzoladz wrote: »

€7 per months is too much.

What about €4.17/month with the annual subscription?

It's nice that they've finally opened it up to international users, but I don't think I'd use it enough to pay either monthly or annually.

Luckycharms_74

Dman001 wrote: »

Yep, probably best to put the money towards a VPN instead. At least you'll get access to ITV Player too. The UK BBC iPlayer App has the imported shows (Nurse Jackie etc) on their App too. But you won't get the option to download shows to the iPad, or get access to their older content like The Office, Only Fools and Horses, Fawlty Towers, etc.

+1 for VPN. I have been using a VPN for the past year on my iPhone & PC. It works great on both

TheZohanS

Anyone else find this app to be buggy? I was trying to play a few trailers and none of them seem to play at the moment, all I get is the buffering circle.

gzoladz

aidan_walsh wrote: »

Because UK residents pay for it through their TV license.

Well, it is their national television. And as I mentioned before, one of its functions is to promote the UK to the world.

I am not paying for that.