Thread: BBC i-player v VOD
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Old 28-03-2008, 20:22   #3
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Re: BBC i-player v VOD
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Originally Posted by batchain View Post
"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.
Excellent, so its not just a polished version of what we already have eg: 7 day catch up. I remember reading on the BBC website a few months ago about how they were experimenting with opening up the BBC archives, going back to the early 50s, if they do roll that idea out I imagine we will be well placed to receive it, now that would be something to look forward too.
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