BBC radio shows come to iPhone


BBC iPlayer now offers iPhone users access to a seven-day archive of radio shows over a wi-fi connection only. O2’s contract includes a ‘no streaming’ rule to prevent customers from making good use of 3G as, when, and if they can ever get a 3G connection. If, like me, you rarely see the 3G symbol (or E for 2.5g Edge) appear on your iPhone, don’t worry about it—the contractual ban makes the connectivity pretty useless.

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Thursday, September 25th, 2008

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That documentary was ruff, growls Kennel Club


The Kennel Club is lodging a complaint with TV regulator Ofcom about a recent BBC documentary exposing genetic illnesses in pedigree dogs. The club is now reviewing its contract with the BBC to broadcast the famous Crufts Dog Show, which has been broadcast on BBC2 since 1966. It says the documentary was unfairly edited and did not properly reflect its “deep commitment to the health and welfare of dogs”.

A spokesman for BBC Documentaries said it stood by the programme’s content. The RPSCA has already pulled out of the show because of welfare concerns. A second charity, Dogs Trust, has also announced it is withdrawing from Crufts and the Westminster Dog Show. Even Crufts’ sponsor, the dog food maker Pedigree, has said it is “concerned at the findings of the BBC’s recent documentary”.

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Friday, September 19th, 2008

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