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BBC iPlayer now supports streaming Flash for Mac and Linux. Absolutely fantastic—it Just Works, you hit the homepage and you can be watching video in seconds. No need to even sign up for an account. I imagine IP ranges are used to block access from outside the UK.

Posted 14th December 2007 at 12:36 pm

Tagged bbc, flash, iplayer, linux, mac, osx

5 comments

Awesome! Works pretty well for me using Firefox on Ubuntu.

Tim Fountain - 14th December 2007 14:05 - #
Doesn't work here, just says you can only download on Windows

Dave Townsend - 14th December 2007 14:54 - #
Blimey. It really works.

I watched honestly for a minute before opening Wireshark and trying to work out how the video was being served.

Tom Allender - 14th December 2007 18:51 - #
Correct...

The BBC uses Geo-IP technology to identify where your are based on the location of your internet service provider (ISP). This ensures that only internet users in the UK can enjoy programmes on BBC iPlayer.
iPlayer Help: Can I download programmes from outside the UK?
Paul Annesley - 15th December 2007 01:11 - #
Hey, and you can also get it via /programmes. So if you like BBC soap operas then go to:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/genres/drama/soaps

And see what's available to watch and listen. More to come soon ...

Duncan Robertson - 16th December 2007 11:34 - #