BBC iPlayer is far more than a standalone application. Later this year, it will become widely accessible across bbc.co.uk, as well as via links from YouTube and a number of other potential distribution partners.
The BBC is exploring plans to make its proposed iPlayer directly available on television screens and considering options for co-operating with other broadcasters. Ashley Highfield, their director of future media and technology, hinted at the possibilities
BBC plans to provide broadband audio and video services have received a cautious recommendation from the communications regulator following a market impact assessment. Ofcom anticipates that linear television viewing may fall by up to 30% over the next fi
Not that this was going to be an issue after Ofcom set the path earlier this month, but BBC Trust gave initial approval to the BBC’s on-demand plans. Under the proposals, viewers will be able to watch popular programs online or download them to a PC up
The on-demand iPlayer service (sounds like something from Apple) will allow viewers to watch their favorite programs from the previous 7 days and store them on a PC for 30 days. It sounds kind of like an automated DVR service.
The BBC iPlayer is clearly designed to compete with iTunes and is, in plain terms, a new platform. It is essential that all broadcasters and content providers are given access on a fair and equitable basis to present their content on the iPlayer."
