Slashdot Mirror

← Back to Stories (view on slashdot.org)

BBC Views Content Piracy As Wake-Up Call

Posted by Zonk on from the they're-starting-to-get-it dept.

Peregr1n writes "The BBC is reporting that they view the piracy of a Doctor Who episode before its broadcast date earlier this year as a 'wake-up call about the demand for new technology', in a refreshing change of opinion from most media/broadcasting corporations, who would damn this piracy without hesitation. They are forming plans to simulcast the television channels BBC1 and BBC2 on the web, as well as allowing users (only in the UK to start with, unfortunately) access to shows for a week after the broadcast date. It is worth noting that they are already trying out a system where they make shows available on the web before television broadcast, with The Mighty Boosh. Other BBC3 comedies are due to follow suit and become available on the internet first." Relatedly, shadowlight1 writes "K9, Doctor Who's lovable robotic dog, is returning to the new series with a cameo in season 2."

7 of 388 comments (clear)

  1. Err... by mccalli · · Score: 5, Funny
    K9, Doctor Who's lovable robotic dog...

    Or "Satan's Hound Of Comedy-Sidekick Hell", to give him his full title.

    I will never forgive the BBC, or indeed the world in general, for allowing the theme tune to K9 And Company to be inflicted on this poor unsuspecting child...

    Cheers,
    Ian

  2. Those Brits never give up. by Overzeetop · · Score: 5, Funny

    We won, fair and square, almost 250 years ago, and yet they just keep trying to undermine our way of life here in the US. This type of economic warfare will not go unnoticed by our leaders. When the poor and infirm media executives can barely afford to feed their families, and have to go begging on the street for face-lift and breast augmentation money, there will be action. As Americans, we shouldn't have to put up with this kind of communistic pandering to the "people". We have the miltary might to thrash you again...don't test us!

    (remember to post AC, remember to poast AC, remember to post AC...)

    --
    Is it just my observation, or are there way too many stupid people in the world?
    1. Re:Those Brits never give up. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

      We won, fair and square, almost 250 years ago

      I wouldn't say it was entirely fair. Your unexpected stategy of cowering behind the French left us helpless with laughter.

    2. Re:Those Brits never give up. by geekoid · · Score: 4, Funny

      Ah, so the french beat you...That's not better.

      --
      The Kruger Dunning explains most post on /. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunning%E2%80%93Kruger_effect
  3. Please oh please, by pair-a-noyd · · Score: 3, Funny

    put Benny Hill online..

    Thanks Beeb...

  4. Re:I wish more companies did this by coolGuyZak · · Score: 3, Funny

    According to recent reports, google is the most hated company, though. They kill innovation, commit mass copyright infringement, and don't have nearly as many results as yahoo. Duh!

  5. Re:BBC TV by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Well, I imagine if there are enough Americans to vote to rescind that pesky "Declaration of Independance" thing, something could be worked out....