BBC iPlayer on the Wii

Jelakins · 04-03-2011, 21:37

Hi Forum

I wonder if anyone can advise me....

I'm trying to watch a program on BBC iplayer via my Wii but it is not coming up on the console.

I know the progam is available as I am currently downloading it to my desktop but we really wanted to watch on a big screen.

Can anyone tell me if the Wii version is limited and if not how I would update my system so I can see everything that is available online.

Thanks in advance...

-GONZO- · 04-03-2011, 21:56

What program is it and was it broadcast this evening? If so then it may take a little longer for it to arrive on Wii.

Jelakins · 04-03-2011, 22:07

The program was on BBC3 on Wednesday.

As I said I can find it on the online version...

-GONZO- · 04-03-2011, 22:17

What prog was it? Could it poss be an age restriction issue.

Jelakins · 04-03-2011, 22:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by -GONZO-

What prog was it? Could it poss be an age restriction issue.

I thought that might have been the issue but I wasn't asked for age confirmation when I downloaded from the internet....

-GONZO- · 04-03-2011, 22:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jelakins

I thought that might have been the issue but I wasn't asked for age confirmation when I downloaded from the internet....

So program is it then?

Jelakins · 04-03-2011, 23:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by -GONZO-

So program is it then?

LOLOLOLOL
Not sure its relevant....
Scenes from a Teenage Killing

-GONZO- · 05-03-2011, 00:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jelakins

LOLOLOLOL
Not sure its relevant....
Scenes from a Teenage Killing

LOL I would think thats totaly relevent as maybe thats the reason as I've just checked on my Blu Ray player and it comes up with Guidance: strong language and disturbing scenes. Maybe unsuitable for young audiences.
Which is hardly keeping in with Wiis family image.

dorgo · 05-03-2011, 09:46

for the i player on the wii, you have to go to the shop and download the i player for the wii.

frankie_baby · 05-03-2011, 09:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by -GONZO-

LOL I would think thats totaly relevent as maybe thats the reason as I've just checked on my Blu Ray player and it comes up with Guidance: strong language and disturbing scenes. Maybe unsuitable for young audiences.
Which is hardly keeping in with Wiis family image.

only used iplayer on my Wii a few times and I'm pretty sure they don't restrict any programs due to the content, there are occasionally rights issues with some shows although h doubt that would be the case here so more than likely its just a mistake

pmbond · 05-03-2011, 10:14

Just had a look on mine and there are 4 progs for BBC3 last wednesday. Nothing called that though.

-GONZO- · 05-03-2011, 12:48

It could be a rights issue
http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/mbiplayer/F...thread=7413816

Jelakins · 05-03-2011, 20:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by -GONZO-

It could be a rights issue
http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/mbiplayer/F...thread=7413816

aaahhh! thank you Gonzo

loracan · 12-03-2011, 00:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jelakins

aaahhh! thank you Gonzo

I doubt there are rights issues - I've often found programmes being days late (have mailed the bbc before now) and some programmes don't get shown on IPlayer at all but in years of watching iplayer on the wii I've never known there to be a difference in the content.

(that noticeboard is just a general forum not a Q & A)

joebloggs90 · 14-03-2011, 10:59

I'm trying to watch "The British at Work" on the Wii from BBC2 Thursday night and its missing. Can't think of any reason a home produced documentary would bstopped from showing on the Wii.

Ellie666 · 15-03-2011, 16:20

i've seen it a couple of times, especially with the formula 1 forum prog where it doesn't appear on wii only regular i player!!

04-03-2011, 21:37	#1
Jelakins Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NW London Posts: 1,726	BBC iPlayer on the Wii Hi Forum I wonder if anyone can advise me.... I'm trying to watch a program on BBC iplayer via my Wii but it is not coming up on the console. I know the progam is available as I am currently downloading it to my desktop but we really wanted to watch on a big screen. Can anyone tell me if the Wii version is limited and if not how I would update my system so I can see everything that is available online. Thanks in advance...

04-03-2011, 21:56	#2
-GONZO- Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 8,954	What program is it and was it broadcast this evening? If so then it may take a little longer for it to arrive on Wii.

04-03-2011, 22:07	#3
Jelakins Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NW London Posts: 1,726	The program was on BBC3 on Wednesday. As I said I can find it on the online version...

04-03-2011, 22:17	#4
-GONZO- Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 8,954	What prog was it? Could it poss be an age restriction issue.

04-03-2011, 22:18	#5
Jelakins Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NW London Posts: 1,726	Quote: Originally Posted by -GONZO- What prog was it? Could it poss be an age restriction issue. I thought that might have been the issue but I wasn't asked for age confirmation when I downloaded from the internet....

04-03-2011, 22:44	#6
-GONZO- Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 8,954	Quote: Originally Posted by Jelakins I thought that might have been the issue but I wasn't asked for age confirmation when I downloaded from the internet.... So program is it then?

04-03-2011, 23:05	#7
Jelakins Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NW London Posts: 1,726	Quote: Originally Posted by -GONZO- So program is it then? LOLOLOLOL Not sure its relevant.... Scenes from a Teenage Killing

05-03-2011, 00:22	#8
-GONZO- Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 8,954	Quote: Originally Posted by Jelakins LOLOLOLOL Not sure its relevant.... Scenes from a Teenage Killing LOL I would think thats totaly relevent as maybe thats the reason as I've just checked on my Blu Ray player and it comes up with Guidance: strong language and disturbing scenes. Maybe unsuitable for young audiences. Which is hardly keeping in with Wiis family image.

05-03-2011, 09:46	#9
dorgo Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lurking Just Around the corner Posts: 326	for the i player on the wii, you have to go to the shop and download the i player for the wii.

05-03-2011, 09:58	#10
frankie_baby Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,077	Quote: Originally Posted by -GONZO- LOL I would think thats totaly relevent as maybe thats the reason as I've just checked on my Blu Ray player and it comes up with Guidance: strong language and disturbing scenes. Maybe unsuitable for young audiences. Which is hardly keeping in with Wiis family image. only used iplayer on my Wii a few times and I'm pretty sure they don't restrict any programs due to the content, there are occasionally rights issues with some shows although h doubt that would be the case here so more than likely its just a mistake

05-03-2011, 10:14	#11
pmbond Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 852	Just had a look on mine and there are 4 progs for BBC3 last wednesday. Nothing called that though.

05-03-2011, 12:48	#12
-GONZO- Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 8,954	It could be a rights issue http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/mbiplayer/F...thread=7413816

05-03-2011, 20:30	#13
Jelakins Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NW London Posts: 1,726	Quote: Originally Posted by -GONZO- It could be a rights issue http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/mbiplayer/F...thread=7413816 aaahhh! thank you Gonzo

12-03-2011, 00:31	#14
loracan Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 905	Quote: Originally Posted by Jelakins aaahhh! thank you Gonzo I doubt there are rights issues - I've often found programmes being days late (have mailed the bbc before now) and some programmes don't get shown on IPlayer at all but in years of watching iplayer on the wii I've never known there to be a difference in the content. (that noticeboard is just a general forum not a Q & A)

14-03-2011, 10:59	#15
joebloggs90 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Glasgow Posts: 638	I'm trying to watch "The British at Work" on the Wii from BBC2 Thursday night and its missing. Can't think of any reason a home produced documentary would bstopped from showing on the Wii.

15-03-2011, 16:20	#16
Ellie666 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Spooner Drive, Quahog Posts: 1,871	i've seen it a couple of times, especially with the formula 1 forum prog where it doesn't appear on wii only regular i player!!

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