As you've likely already guessed, the BBC's offerings can be found in the video section of the PlayStation Store starting right now.
As you've likely already guessed, the BBC's offerings can be found in the video section of the PlayStation Store starting right now.
Reader Comments (53)
Posted: Nov 27th 2010 11:34PM Kirkpad said
U.S. only, no Canada store offer. D:
(if this comment posts, I'll be steamed. I'm trying to post on the last article and it's not applying.)
(if this comment posts, I'll be steamed. I'm trying to post on the last article and it's not applying.)
Posted: Nov 27th 2010 11:47PM Ezio Auditore da Firenze said
The American version of Top Gear is so horrible.
And I hope they get Merlin up there at some point, what a great show.
And I hope they get Merlin up there at some point, what a great show.
Posted: Nov 29th 2010 3:23AM kentuckyfried said
@Ezio Auditore da Firenze
I don't know about Merlin, but the Stig is what's important.
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I don't know about Merlin, but the Stig is what's important.
Posted: Nov 27th 2010 11:50PM Demachine said
Canada gets left behind....again.
Posted: Nov 28th 2010 12:07AM Ezio Auditore da Firenze said
@Guts
You should check out Icefilms.
You should check out Icefilms.
Posted: Nov 28th 2010 12:10AM The Joy of Painting w Bob Ross said
Doctor Who is awesome.
Posted: Nov 28th 2010 12:14AM Hong Dong said
I wonder why they haven't put the UK version of Top Gear on? Probably because Clarkson is slagging off Yanks again. Still they need love for the Hamster and Captain Slow.
Hope they get the inbetweeners on there and Luther soon. Really enjoyed those.
Hope they get the inbetweeners on there and Luther soon. Really enjoyed those.
Posted: Nov 28th 2010 5:24AM Zak Canard said
@b3ntleg But it is shown on BBC America, http://www.bbcamerica.com/content/392/index.jsp Other Channel 4 and ITV shows such as Peep Show and Primeval have been whilst I'm at it.
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Posted: Nov 28th 2010 12:15AM miacosa said
When first heard about this I thought it was the BBC iPlayer this news is kinda of a disappointment.
Posted: Nov 28th 2010 12:20AM starfox6456303 said
Wibbly wobbly timey wimey.... stuff
Posted: Nov 28th 2010 12:27AM DrunkRaba said
Yes, I can finally get a copy of that documentary "My big boobs and Me" about the women with terribly large naturals and play it in slow-mo, constantly!
Posted: Nov 28th 2010 12:27AM BananaBoat said
There is an American version of Top Gear? What? Why? I don't even.
Posted: Nov 28th 2010 1:07AM BananaBoat said
@DrunkRaba - Fair enough. What channel is it on? This is the first I've heard of it.
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Posted: Nov 28th 2010 2:12AM Crayola Q Pants ESQ said
@BananaBoat
Whenever I hear the words "American remake" and "BBC" together in the same sentence I get brutal flashbacks of the US series of Cracker. Oh god, make it stop
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Whenever I hear the words "American remake" and "BBC" together in the same sentence I get brutal flashbacks of the US series of Cracker. Oh god, make it stop
Posted: Nov 28th 2010 4:53PM golfs4panzys said
@Chazzr
There are plenty of terrible remakes of American TV shows in the world as well. Don't kid yourself.
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There are plenty of terrible remakes of American TV shows in the world as well. Don't kid yourself.
Posted: Nov 28th 2010 2:12AM JIAGPOS said
Why would people pay for TV shows when you can get them on the Internet for free?
Ah well, at least keep paying so you support them so I have shows to watch.
Ah well, at least keep paying so you support them so I have shows to watch.
Posted: Nov 28th 2010 3:52AM DokiDokiBawanga said
@JIAGPOS to support industry and people that is involved in delivering bbc US easy on your console. i wish they made it available in every country but i guess it will never happen.
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Posted: Nov 28th 2010 5:12AM Kabapu said
Sony needs a major overhaul of the pricing for its downloadable shows.
When I can go in to the store and buy a TV show's season for roughly $20-$35 and the same content is $40-50 via download, there's a problem with the business model.
When I can go in to the store and buy a TV show's season for roughly $20-$35 and the same content is $40-50 via download, there's a problem with the business model.
Posted: Nov 28th 2010 2:45PM Mike Sylvester said
@Raffi256 No competition. They're pulling BBC programs from Netflix on December 1st.
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Posted: Nov 28th 2010 11:23PM macnbc said
@Mike Sylvester
Not likely. If you're referring to the streaming expiration dates on Netflix, those can (and do) change depending on when contracts get renewed. The BBC stuff is a good example because those have "expired" twice already yet are still on the service. There are also several Dr Who specials with expiration dates well into 2011.
So unless you've got some inside info, or got some statement somewhere from the BBC that they're done with Netflix, I think they'll be sticking around (though they might disappear for a couple days as contracts get renegotiated)
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Not likely. If you're referring to the streaming expiration dates on Netflix, those can (and do) change depending on when contracts get renewed. The BBC stuff is a good example because those have "expired" twice already yet are still on the service. There are also several Dr Who specials with expiration dates well into 2011.
So unless you've got some inside info, or got some statement somewhere from the BBC that they're done with Netflix, I think they'll be sticking around (though they might disappear for a couple days as contracts get renegotiated)
Posted: Nov 29th 2010 3:47AM Kabapu said
@Faenix
@Faenix
Just one example: Burn Notice Season 2
16 episodes.
On PSN $31.84 ($1.99 per episode).
On DVD $27.99 ($1.75 per episode).
I think they have House on the PSN, right? Those seasons are around 24 episodes long and the DVDs usually run for around $35. On PSN that would be nearly $50.
So .. again I say Sony needs to price their digital content a little more competitively.
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@Faenix
Just one example: Burn Notice Season 2
16 episodes.
On PSN $31.84 ($1.99 per episode).
On DVD $27.99 ($1.75 per episode).
I think they have House on the PSN, right? Those seasons are around 24 episodes long and the DVDs usually run for around $35. On PSN that would be nearly $50.
So .. again I say Sony needs to price their digital content a little more competitively.
Posted: Nov 28th 2010 7:40AM Chris DPSN AggieCEO XBLThe Aggi said
I wonder if they are putting that God Awful Law & Order: UK on there
Posted: Nov 28th 2010 8:16AM ChillyWilly said
@Chris DPSN AggieCEO XBLThe Aggi
Only saw one ep so far of the UK version, but I like it 1 million times more than the LA version. I like Skeet Ulrich, but damn that show is irratating to me.
UK feels more like the original Law & Order, which was a phenomenal show that I miss. Of course, nothing tops SVU :)
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Only saw one ep so far of the UK version, but I like it 1 million times more than the LA version. I like Skeet Ulrich, but damn that show is irratating to me.
UK feels more like the original Law & Order, which was a phenomenal show that I miss. Of course, nothing tops SVU :)
Posted: Nov 28th 2010 8:52AM jlatimer11 said
@ChillyWilly Ironically, Law and Order UK practically IS the original Law and Order. Apparently the UK episodes are the original L&O episodes retooled for the UK justice system.
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Posted: Nov 28th 2010 9:13AM Chris DPSN AggieCEO XBLThe Aggi said
@ChillyWilly yea its better than LA thats for sure....cant hold a candle to SVU tho
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Posted: Nov 28th 2010 8:54AM 2Slick said
"Are You Being Served"? or I don't give a damn about this.
Posted: Nov 28th 2010 9:24AM Bumper said
I honestly couldn't name a single show on this network. British entertainment just doesn't do it for me. My friends give me weird faces because I don't like Monty Python. So hopefully Conan actually turns out to be British so that the world will make sense to me.
Posted: Nov 28th 2010 9:25AM Shalabi said
Posted: Nov 28th 2010 10:25AM NathanDTS said
Being Human is one of the best shows currently on TV.
Posted: Nov 28th 2010 10:59AM kirwyn185 said
did anyone seen the pilot of the us version of the IT crowd.
it made me cry.
it made me cry.
Posted: Nov 28th 2010 1:45PM Walter White said
@kirwyn185 - I did. And I also saw the pilot for McG's version of "Spaced"... Now lets never speak of them again.
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Posted: Nov 28th 2010 1:45PM Walter White said
@kirwyn185 - I did. And I also saw the pilot for McG's version of "Spaced"... Now lets never speak of them again.
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Posted: Nov 28th 2010 11:37AM Barkley610 said
Bring on the Holy Grail!!!!!!!!!!
Posted: Nov 28th 2010 1:40PM Kaminaaa said
Who pays the American BBC content? Not the British licence payer, surely?
Posted: Nov 28th 2010 1:49PM Walter White said
THE YOUNG ONES!!!!
Posted: Nov 28th 2010 1:49PM Walter White said
THE YOUNG ONES!!!
Posted: Nov 28th 2010 1:50PM Walter White said
God dammit, Joystiq - fix your comment board.
