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Product Description:
iPlayer Downloader allows Mac users to download DRM-free content from the BBC's iPlayer service. This app is not endorsed by or provided by the BBC in any way. Not only can you download TV shows, but you can also download radio shows, all in either H264 .mov QuickTime files (for TV content) or MP3 files (for radio). You can also use a proxy connection to download the files, although usage of this feature may not be in accordance with the BBC's Terms of Service; it is down to you to ensure your compliance with them.
What's new in this version:
Bug fixes to correct minor stability issues, and to fix download errors caused by BBC servers. Also added resize-buttons for the visually impaired to resize web content.
Operating System Requirements:
This product is designed to run on the following operating systems:
- Mac OS X 10.5 Intel
- Mac OS X 10.5 PPC
Additional Requirements:
- You must be resident in the UK to use the BBC iPlayer service
- although if you use this app you can specify a proxy server if you're not in the UK. This may not be in accordance with the BBC's ToS; this is your concern
- not ours.
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Any chance of a version for ITVplayer? - Version: 3.2, 3/30/2009 03:11PM PST
wheeles
Is there any chance you could do something similar for ITVplayer?
Could be good but doesn't always work for me... - Version: 3.1, 1/5/2009 10:54AM PST
twozero
could be iPlayer though!
Well 3.1 gives me an install failed 'could not install some files in "/" contact manufacturer for assistance'. Program still starts when I can download I have to allow many 'Ruby' requests in my firewall, even after allowing 'iPlayer Downloader' to connect. 'Ruby' cannot be given access on the firewall as it's more Darwin level script I think. This could be the "/" failure on install.
It's introduced me to 'Growl' though which is very handy.
Well 3.1 gives me an install failed 'could not install some files in "/" contact manufacturer for assistance'. Program still starts when I can download I have to allow many 'Ruby' requests in my firewall, even after allowing 'iPlayer Downloader' to connect. 'Ruby' cannot be given access on the firewall as it's more Darwin level script I think. This could be the "/" failure on install.
It's introduced me to 'Growl' though which is very handy.
There ARE some issues with some programs that can't be downloaded, like the Best of Chewing the Fat. They start... then end leaving a zero byte file and a message that it couldn't be downloaded.
I second the request for an ITV Player version as well, though it'll probably be more difficult as it appears that they use Microsoft's Silverlight.
For those who don't seem to understand otherwise, the U.K. Resident thing isn't a limitation of this program, just has the Hulu Desktop Viewer limitation to U.S. Resident's isn't a limitation of the desktop viewer. It is a restriction put in place at the servers themselves. The BBC (and ITV as well) have restricted the use of their services to U.K. Residents. Hulu.com has done the same with their service but reserving it for U.S. Residents.
As the author alludes, there ARE easy ways around it. All you need is a U.K. IP address. How you get it is your business and you're probably breaking the terms of service of the BBC web services.
One thing to remember as well... that free UK Proxy service you found... is it legitimate? Or is it run by a couple of teen hackers in their basement while they snag your personal data?