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So BBC iplayer isn't available to those without a UK IP-address. Very annoying when your household consists of two avid Dr Who fans who want to watch the Christmas intro (missed it during Children in Need) and see the Tennant interview where he talks about his departure (/tear /heartbreak).
We're not allowed to see it on iplayer due to rights, blablabla... whatever the reason.
Meanwhile, we and many other people in Europe can watch BBC 1, 2, 3, 4, CBBC, CBeebies and all regional BBCs, ITV 1, 2, 3, 4, Channel 4, More4, E4, Film4, pretty much everything that's free to air or availabe via Freesat. Just need to put up a small satellite dish. Complete free, no subscription required. All damn day long.
And everyone outside the UK watching via FTA satellite don't have to pay a damn thing for UK tv channels.
So basically... what is the point of restricting I-player?!
I know there's probably a lot of money for various rights involved... but it's a damn interview with Tennant and a trailer ffs. It's not like it's the whole show.
Anyone got any good arguments as to why they lock it down so well, while every other BBC Channel is pretty much 'open' to everyone in the UK (legally if they have an even more stupendous tv license) and beyond?
Excuse me while I go pester a buddy in the UK to set up his webcam and mic so I can watch the clips via his pc.
WTG BBC!
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On a more serious note, thank you BBC for all the quality programs we get to watch absolutely free and thanks to those who actually do pay the ridiculous tv license which keeps the BBC running.