The Times this morning carries an article on the broadcast of Tv through the internet.
The week has already seen some momentous news in both the BBC AND ITV announcing launches of recently archivable downloads of programmes.
This is an extension of what viewers via a Sky+ box or similar can already do and the BBC has had the listen again facility for radio on its website for some time as well as the odd programme such as Newsnight.
This, though is a new development, in that
"These moves represent a significant change. Until now free content has been dominated by clips and extracts, as found on YouTube, rather than full episodes – what the new wave of internet broadcasters want to offer now are full television shows, from EastEnders to Coronation Street. "
One problem though says the Times
"Each UK broadcaster wants would-be viewers to download their own media players, while YouTube uses the simpler Flash.
will people want to watch TV on their computer after a hard day at the office? That will change as people become familiar with sending video files from their computer to the television, but despite this week’s rash of launches, there is still some way to go. "
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