topic BBC iPlayer Radio channels in Other TVs

BBC iPlayer Radio channels

lithoartist — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 20:05:16 GMT

My television is a Sony KDL32W705. I wondered recently whether I could load BBC iPlayer radio channels. Having opened iPlayer from the Apps, I was surprised to find Radio 1 was available to load, but Radio 2, 3 and 4 were not present. Can anyone confirm this is correct?

Re: BBC iPlayer Radio channels

Anonymous — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 20:51:07 GMT

Hi there

The BBC are a law upon themselves.....

A couple of BBC FAQ sites which probably answers your question:

http://iplayerhelp.external.bbc.co.uk/help/playing_radio_progs/iplayer_radio_changes

http://iplayerhelp.external.bbc.co.uk/tv/Radio1_Video

Cheers

Re: BBC iPlayer Radio channels

lithoartist — Fri, 21 Nov 2014 10:03:59 GMT

Quinnicus
I thank you for your reply. Your second link provided the answer here: http://iplayerhelp.external.bbc.co.uk/tv/connected/freeview/connected_TVs_new_iPlayer

Sony 2013 TV
As part of improving how we deliver radio online, the method for streaming radio programmes is changing and as such radio programmes are no longer available on BBC iPlayer for TV.

If you have a Freeview or Freesat device, live radio streams are available from your digital TV's electronic programme guide. To listen to on-demand radio programmes you'll need to listen from an alternative version of iPlayer:

I love the inversion of the English language: "As part of improving how we deliver radio online...".

Cheers!

Bob

Re: BBC iPlayer Radio channels

recyclotron — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 20:09:01 GMT

I wouldn't say this question was answered, more accurately explained.

The issue is that Sony needs to develop an iplayer radio app, as well as a 4OD and an ITV player app. C'mon guys.