BBC iPlayer to end programme downloads for PCs and Macs (www.bbc.co.uk)

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[-] atx_aquarian@lemmy.world 18 points 8 months ago

Sounds like yt-dlp supports BBC iPlayer downloads.

[-] Dasnap@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago

I was using it earlier and it seems to struggle with downloading anything higher than 720p. Although I'm not really fussed about the resolution of Live at the Apollo episodes.

[-] SnotFlickerman@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

Download BBC by the Cunk.

[-] far_university1990@feddit.de 0 points 8 months ago

yt-dlp go brrrrr

[-] Pantherina@feddit.de 6 points 8 months ago

Yay DRM

[-] gmtom@lemmy.world 5 points 8 months ago

Lame, that was such a great little tool for long train rides and a uncommon W for the modern BBC.

[-] erranto@lemmy.world 4 points 8 months ago

They are very fierce at censoring their IP material, anything that lands on youtube that hasn't been altered to avoid copyright bot, gets taken down immediately. even shows that have aired the same day.

[-] autotldr@lemmings.world 2 points 8 months ago

This is the best summary I could come up with:

The BBC's iPlayer streaming service is to end downloads for users who watch on desktop or laptop computers.

Currently viewers on PCs and Macs can save programmes via the iPlayer Downloads app, but that will be closed.

"This does not affect downloads on the BBC iPlayer mobile or tablet apps and viewers can continue to stream programmes on BBC iPlayer on their PCs and Macs," a spokesperson added.

The corporation declined to reveal how many people would be affected by the closure of downloads for users of desktops and laptops, but the decision has attracted some criticism.

And former BBC Journalist Robert Rea wrote: "This strikes me as a very bad move.

Figures released last year show traditional TV viewing had its sharpest ever decline in 2022, according to the latest annual survey of UK media consumption by broadcasting watchdog Ofcom.

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