BBC launches BBC iPlayer Library

BBC has finally launched their online video service which has been designed to enable users to download a wide range of television programs for free.

They are at the moment making available around 400 hours of programs. This include hit shows like the Planet Earth.

The service has been made available for free but is limited to users in Britain. It is currently in beta testing phase.

However, the market experts are disappointed as the player is only compatible with Windows platform and requires Internet Explorer and Windows Media Player 10 (or later).

This would challenge a similar service provided by Channel 4 and ITV.

BBC said in a statement on this launch: “Our vision is for BBC iPlayer to become a universal service available not just for over the Internet, but also on cable and other TV platforms, and eventually on mobiles and smart handheld devices.”

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