Hundreds of episodes of BBC programmes will be made available on a file-sharing network for the first time, the corporation has announced.
The move follows a deal between the commercial arm of the organisation, BBC Worldwide, and technology firm Azureus.
The agreement means that users of Azureus' Zudeo software in the US can download titles such as Little Britain.
Until now, most BBC programmes found on peer-to-peer file-sharing networks have been illegal copies.
Beth Clearfield, vice president of program management and digital media at BBC Worldwide, said that the agreement was part of a drive to reach the largest audience possible.
"We are very excited to partner with Azureus and make our content available through this revolutionary distribution model," she said.
View: BBC News
The move follows a deal between the commercial arm of the organisation, BBC Worldwide, and technology firm Azureus.
The agreement means that users of Azureus' Zudeo software in the US can download titles such as Little Britain.
Until now, most BBC programmes found on peer-to-peer file-sharing networks have been illegal copies.
Beth Clearfield, vice president of program management and digital media at BBC Worldwide, said that the agreement was part of a drive to reach the largest audience possible.
"We are very excited to partner with Azureus and make our content available through this revolutionary distribution model," she said.
View: BBC News
No we don't - the TV license is required to watch any TV broadcasts, not just the BBC's.
No we don't - the TV license is required to watch any TV broadcasts, not just the BBC's.
Actually you're incorrect. They charge the licence fee because they want to. Other stations gain revenue via advertisments. This is the reason why the BBC charges, as they have no other income.
No we don't - the TV license is required to watch any TV broadcasts, not just the BBC's.
Actually you're incorrect. They charge the licence fee because they want to. Other stations gain revenue via advertisments. This is the reason why the BBC charges, as they have no other income.
Actually, you're the one who is incorrect. A TV license is required if a household has any television receiving equipment installed (this also includes computer TV adapters, etc.). If that equipment is able to receive transmissions in colour, then the cost of the license is higher. What channels you watch is of no relevance. "But... Mr. TV License Inspector, I only ever watch ITV, Channel 4, and Five!"
I'd glad to pay my fee as it means I don't have to sit through ad breaks or watch biased programming swayed by commercialism. Example: ITV News doing a news story on their sponsor Iceland.
The advantage to us is that the BBC have to focus on quality programming rather than generating revenue by rerunning phone-in talent and quiz shows every year, like most other channels.
No we don't - the TV license is required to watch any TV broadcasts, not just the BBC's.
Actually you're incorrect. They charge the licence fee because they want to. Other stations gain revenue via advertisments. This is the reason why the BBC charges, as they have no other income.
Actually, you're the one who is incorrect. A TV license is required if a household has any television receiving equipment installed (this also includes computer TV adapters, etc.). If that equipment is able to receive transmissions in colour, then the cost of the license is higher. What channels you watch is of no relevance. "But... Mr. TV License Inspector, I only ever watch ITV, Channel 4, and Five!"
I'd glad to pay my fee as it means I don't have to sit through ad breaks or watch biased programming swayed by commercialism. Example: ITV News doing a news story on their sponsor Iceland.
The advantage to us is that the BBC have to focus on quality programming rather than generating revenue by rerunning phone-in talent and quiz shows every year, like most other channels.
Errm. The TV licence is for a household that has any equipment that receives a TV broadcast - correct. But. The cost of the TV licence pays for the BBC, none of the revenue from a TV licence goes to any other network. Hence, my original question.
No we don't - the TV license is required to watch any TV broadcasts, not just the BBC's.
Actually you're incorrect. They charge the licence fee because they want to. Other stations gain revenue via advertisments. This is the reason why the BBC charges, as they have no other income.
Actually, you're the one who is incorrect. A TV license is required if a household has any television receiving equipment installed (this also includes computer TV adapters, etc.). If that equipment is able to receive transmissions in colour, then the cost of the license is higher. What channels you watch is of no relevance. "But... Mr. TV License Inspector, I only ever watch ITV, Channel 4, and Five!"
I'd glad to pay my fee as it means I don't have to sit through ad breaks or watch biased programming swayed by commercialism. Example: ITV News doing a news story on their sponsor Iceland.
The advantage to us is that the BBC have to focus on quality programming rather than generating revenue by rerunning phone-in talent and quiz shows every year, like most other channels.
You forgot to mention that if the device is battery powered you don't pay the fee.
No we don't - the TV license is required to watch any TV broadcasts, not just the BBC's.
Actually you're incorrect. They charge the licence fee because they want to. Other stations gain revenue via advertisments. This is the reason why the BBC charges, as they have no other income.
Actually, you're the one who is incorrect. A TV license is required if a household has any television receiving equipment installed (this also includes computer TV adapters, etc.). If that equipment is able to receive transmissions in colour, then the cost of the license is higher. What channels you watch is of no relevance. "But... Mr. TV License Inspector, I only ever watch ITV, Channel 4, and Five!"
I'd glad to pay my fee as it means I don't have to sit through ad breaks or watch biased programming swayed by commercialism. Example: ITV News doing a news story on their sponsor Iceland.
The advantage to us is that the BBC have to focus on quality programming rather than generating revenue by rerunning phone-in talent and quiz shows every year, like most other channels.
Errm. The TV licence is for a household that has any equipment that receives a TV broadcast - correct. But. The cost of the TV licence pays for the BBC, none of the revenue from a TV licence goes to any other network. Hence, my original question.
I never disputed what the TV License money is used for, I merely corrected Samurai-HQ's incorrect statement.
I imagine the downloads will be free to view for UK license holders (determined by IP address), and if the downloads will be made available internationally, then there should really be a small fee (which is fair enough).
I seriously doubt it, but I really hope this is not the outcome of the BBC's Integrated Media Player and Dirac projects.
Reallyyyy...?? So I can run my TV off my UPS?.....And I know the UPS battery is actually charged by the mains...but so are rechargeable batteries which I might use in my battery powered TV
Reallyyyy...?? So I can run my TV off my UPS?.....And I know the UPS battery is actually charged by the mains...but so are rechargeable batteries which I might use in my battery powered TV
You do not need a license for a internally powered TV if your main home is already licensed. For instance, at University my parents license would cover a battery powered TV in my flat (if I had one).
The license is also VERY clear that it must be internal batteries. Your UPS would not count I'm afraid.
should be "have 2 use azureus 2 use"?
Yeah, Zudeo works any torrent clients.
Its just partner between them Zudeo/Azureus, i guess. I hate Azureus - only because it eating 150+ MB RAM!
Companies out there are trying to stop people from file-sharing and now look what the BBC do rofl.
I hope the service is available in England, there are loads of shows that I'd like stored on my hard-drive. Never Mind The Buzzcocks, for instance.
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