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batchain · 28-03-2008, 20:00

"In particular, we are excited to be working with the BBC on the launch of their iPlayer, and we expect to be the first TV platform to offer the service. This is will be heavily marketed by the BBC and will increase the catch-up BBC content available to our customers from the current 50 hours to approximately 500 hours." James F. Mooney - Chairman

The BBC trust has said that up to 15% of the content on the iPlayer can be available for so-called "series stacking", where users can watch multiple episodes of selected new series, such as limited-run drama series, even where broadcast more than 7 days ago. ntl used to offer something similar (BBC Series Choice) before opting for the cut down Telewest version post-merger.

The BBC also showed a demo of the Virgin Media version of iPlayer including “SMS-style” programme searching.

28-03-2008, 20:00	#2
batchain Inactive Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 182	Re: BBC i-player v VOD "In particular, we are excited to be working with the BBC on the launch of their iPlayer, and we expect to be the first TV platform to offer the service. This is will be heavily marketed by the BBC and will increase the catch-up BBC content available to our customers from the current 50 hours to approximately 500 hours." James F. Mooney - Chairman The BBC trust has said that up to 15% of the content on the iPlayer can be available for so-called "series stacking", where users can watch multiple episodes of selected new series, such as limited-run drama series, even where broadcast more than 7 days ago. ntl used to offer something similar (BBC Series Choice) before opting for the cut down Telewest version post-merger. The BBC also showed a demo of the Virgin Media version of iPlayer including “SMS-style” programme searching.