Download BBC by the Cunk.
I was using it earlier and it seems to struggle with downloading anything higher than 720p. Although I’m not really fussed about the resolution of Live at the Apollo episodes.
yt-dlp go brrrrr
Yay DRM
Lame, that was such a great little tool for long train rides and a uncommon W for the modern BBC.
They are very fierce at censoring their IP material, anything that lands on youtube that hasn’t been altered to avoid copyright bot, gets taken down immediately. even shows that have aired the same day.
This is the best summary I could come up with:
The BBC’s iPlayer streaming service is to end downloads for users who watch on desktop or laptop computers.
Currently viewers on PCs and Macs can save programmes via the iPlayer Downloads app, but that will be closed.
“This does not affect downloads on the BBC iPlayer mobile or tablet apps and viewers can continue to stream programmes on BBC iPlayer on their PCs and Macs,” a spokesperson added.
The corporation declined to reveal how many people would be affected by the closure of downloads for users of desktops and laptops, but the decision has attracted some criticism.
And former BBC Journalist Robert Rea wrote: "This strikes me as a very bad move.
Figures released last year show traditional TV viewing had its sharpest ever decline in 2022, according to the latest annual survey of UK media consumption by broadcasting watchdog Ofcom.
The original article contains 250 words, the summary contains 141 words. Saved 44%. I’m a bot and I’m open source!
