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I saw this when it was broadcast. Very interesting to see it from all points of view.
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Why would they make you install RealPlayer when the rest of the Internet uses Adobe FLV? >>
They used to require RealPlayer, and I resolutely refused to use it.
No longer the case now that you can use the BBC iPlayer, which runs on Flash.
However, as you apparently in the USA, you may have to use a UK proxy on your PC to fool the BBC in to thinking you are logging in from the UK:
iplayerhelp.external.bbc.co.uk/?theArea=radio&x=y
Can I use BBC iPlayer outside the UK?Rights agreements mean that BBC iPlayer television programmes are only available to users to download or stream (Click to Play) in the UK. However, BBC Worldwide is working on an international version, which we will make available as soon as possible.
Most radio programmes are available outside the UK in addition to podcasts, although sporting and other programmes may be subject to rights agreements.
How do I listen to radio in BBC iPlayer outside the UK?If you wish to listen live or listen again to radio programmes in BBC iPlayer when you are outside the UK, you will need to have RealPlayer installed on your computer.
You need to "reverse engineer" this:
I'm in the UK but told that I'm not, what should I do?Sometimes even though you're in Britain it's possible you may see a message saying you're not. This could be because your computer is on a foreign-based network, or is routed overseas (sometimes the case with work connections if your employer is not UK-based). Some programs, such as web accelerators, can cause your IP address to appear as if it is outside the UK.
If BBC iPlayer doesn't recognise your IP address at all, then you won't be able to stream or download programmes.
Occasionally it may simply be a network error, so it's worth closing your browser or router and reopening as a new IP address is allocated which may be UK-based.
Our Geo-IP technology system recognises IP addresses provided by UK-based internet service providers (ISPs). If BBC iPlayer doesn't recognise your address, you must contact your ISP as they alone can register your address.
If your ISP has registered with the appropriate databases, our servers are updated on a regular basis so you will have to wait until the next refresh to gain access.
Edited by jbif on 05/11/2008 at 09:17
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They used to require RealPlayer and I resolutely refused to use it. No longer the case now that you can use the BBC iPlayer which runs on Flash. However as you apparently in the USA you may have to use a UK proxy on your PC to fool the BBC in to thinking you are logging in from the UK:
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The depth of knowledge on this forum never ceases to amaze me - thanks
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