Comments on: Cable networks blocking BBC’s U.S. iPlayer aims

By: Dr Who Fan

Dr Who Fan — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 01:31:31 +0000

The problem – BBC America cuts programming to air commercials that pay for content. I would much rather pay a subscription and get the original uncut version. For example, BBC America cuts each Dr Who episode by 14–16 minutes. Every little detail is critical for Dr Who. The cut versions barely make sense. PLEASE break the commercial model and let me choose what I want to watch and the way I want to watch it.

By: Quentin

Quentin — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 00:27:59 +0000

The BBC should ignore the US Cable companies and deal direct with the US customer. I for one would leap at getting iPlayer especially if the can provide a client for my Xbox or AppleTV. The sooner I can cut the cable company the better.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 19:03:00 +0000

yep – but meantime they are printing money and couldnt care less about your personal gripe

By: Suzanne W.

Suzanne W. — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 17:58:20 +0000

Every time I read an article references American cable companies, I hate them more. I haven’t had a cable subscription in years because of their vile business model, forcing me to buy hundreds of unwanted channels just to get the few I want. They may have the clout now to block the American version if the iPlayer, but the tide is turning. Cable giants will live to regret putting short-term profits above their customers’ desires, as we all find other ways to access content we want, when we want and from where we want it.