experiences with BBC iPlayer streaming - Page 3 - WiiTalk

kevster · 03-07-2008, 12:08 PM

I looked into it a couple of weeks ago, I was trying to watch something but the pauses were just killing me, became very frustrated and havent bothered looking at it since. I use sky BB

MaxPing · 03-07-2008, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by kevster

I looked into it a couple of weeks ago, I was trying to watch something but the pauses were just killing me, became very frustrated and havent bothered looking at it since. I use sky BB

Which ISP do you use?

Robert Parker · 07-07-2008, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Robert Parker

That'll be

HTML Code:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayerbeta

until 7th July when the old interface is retired

The offical iplayer url now launches the "beta" interface. I tried it last night but all that was displayed were the tabs at the top of the page, the screen pointer was still spinning though. I gave up after a few minutes waiting.

Robert Parker · 07-07-2008, 07:58 PM

Tried again tonight. Just seeing the tabs at the top of the page looks like normal behaviour on the first visit. You have to select a tab (e.g. Home) to get the preview pictures.
However still no good news on the Wii compatability; selecting recent programs just says "That doesnt appear to be working. Please try later".

One step forward, one step back.

sean.aaron · 08-07-2008, 11:23 AM

I've read on a similar thread on Eurogamer that this has apparently been dropped by the BBC -- no official announcement mind you, but it's not working for anyone any more. No clue what's going on. Maybe they're improving it?

Ricksta7 · 08-07-2008, 11:27 AM

I hope it's not been dropped. It can't be that hard to implement for the Wii... Lets hope they are adding the finishing touches as you say?

Smeean · 08-07-2008, 11:42 AM

I actually work on the internal BBC tech support desk. I was thinking of adding the guy who was doing the channel and asking him about it... not sure if ill get sacked though?

What do you think lol

Ricksta7 · 08-07-2008, 11:44 AM

Just do it

Is there any jobs on the Tech Support Desk

I am guessing it's in Sunderland?

Smeean · 08-07-2008, 11:48 AM

Yeah and yeah actually, were in durham city centre. Theres a few tbh mate, ill find the links and post em this afternoon

Ill find this guy and see if i can get some info lol

*Edit - Added him but it appears hes not online :( Been scanning about for some information on the internal intranet but havent found anything of use yet:(

sean.aaron · 09-07-2008, 11:05 AM

Cool an insider might get us the straight dope. Another rumour is that the BBC wasn't keen on the fact that people have to pay to get the Internet channel to use it, but that seems a bit odd given that people need to pay to get a freeview box or digibox and a dish for freesat.