Overseas web TV viewers could soon be watching Eastenders or Dr Who on the BBC’s VOD iPlayer, says the Beeb
BBC May Open The iPlayer To Overseas Viewers
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Overseas web TV viewers could soon be watching Eastenders or Dr Who on the BBC’s VOD iPlayer, says the Beeb
From a 2006 BBC press release: "Gill’s initial project will be to head the launch of BBC Worldwide's iPlayer, a commercial extension of the BBC's proposed iPlayer, which would allow people to download television and radio programmes via the Internet after the 7 days of the BBC's free catch up service. The commercial iPlayer would also allow consumers to access classic programmes from the BBC's vast archive." (http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/bbcworldwide/worldwidestories/pressreleases/2006/09_september/strategy_appts.shtml)