BBC Radio no longer available for portable players

Nada666
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The BBC have cracked down on software that allows you to download programmes to play on your iPod. You will now only be able to stream the programmes in real-time. No more listening to the programmes at your convenience when out for a walk.
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  • Voyager2002
    Voyager2002 Forumite Posts: 15,122
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    True, although some (not all) programmes are available as podcasts, and you can what you like with these once they have been downloaded.
  • penrhyn
    penrhyn Forumite Posts: 15,215
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    You need the excellent BBC Radio player app.
    That gum you like is coming back in style.
  • Nada666
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    I would also need a device to use the app on and (possibly) a data allowance subscription. As far as I can see such apps primarily use streaming - the downloadable off-line programmes are very limited.

    A few hundred pounds for an unnecessary new device and a tenner per month for fewer facilities than previously. Sounds like a bargain.
  • penrhyn
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    edited 14 July 2013 at 1:56PM
    Indeed, got the player on my phone and tablet and very good it is too.

    Not forgetting there is a ton of stuff from the Beeb on iTunes.
    That gum you like is coming back in style.
  • Buggins
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    Just downloaded BBC radio iplayer app onto iPad but can't work out how to switch it off when finished listening!
    Any ideas gratefully received
  • penrhyn
    penrhyn Forumite Posts: 15,215
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    Mnnn, on my Nexus you swipe down from the top of the screen and there is a stop button.
    That gum you like is coming back in style.
  • Buggins
    Buggins Forumite Posts: 344
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    Thank you ... When I swiped down I got the 'done' button to finish!
  • newdad123
    newdad123 Forumite Posts: 28 Forumite
    A sampling programme should be able to record anything that's coming out of your speakers
  • Nada666
    Nada666 Forumite Posts: 5,004 Forumite
    A sampling programme can isolate and record anything coming out of one window never mind speakers. But that only works in real time. It is not a solution to the problem.
  • ldt85
    ldt85 Forumite Posts: 7 Forumite
    This is a real shame but as they say a sampling program can help in the interim.
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