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How access to the BBC is changing for people living in Germany
How access to the BBC is changing for people living in Germany

Local Germany

time3 days ago

  • Entertainment
  • Local Germany

How access to the BBC is changing for people living in Germany

It's common for Brits living in Germany to like to listen to the BBC from time to time, but access to this is changing. What does this affect? The BBC's announcement refers only to audio content - radio programmes and podcasts. The situation for accessing BBC TV content will not change - in most case people living outside the UK are required to subscribe to a satellite package in order to get BBC TV programmes. The BBC's iPlayer website - which offers both archived and live TV content - cannot be accessed with a non-UK IP address. What changes? The BBC Sounds app, currently used to access BBC radio programmes and podcasts, will become a UK-only service that cannot be accessed by those in another country. Advertisement Instead listeners outside the UK will be required to use the new BBC app or the website - you will need to register (for free) to use these, and it will not save any subscribed or bookmarked content that you had set up in BBC sounds. When does the change happen? BBC Sounds will close to listeners outside the UK on Monday, July 21st. According to the BBC, subscribers in the UK will still be able to use BBC Sounds on trips to another country 'for about a month'. What's available on the new Not all of the BBC's audio content will be available on the new app and website, which the BBC says is due to rights issues. BBC Radio 4 and the BBC World Service can be streamed via the new site - for other radio stations such as Radio 1, Radio 2 and local BBC radio stations on-demand versions will be on the new site, and not all stations will be available. Find full details for each radio station here . The new site and app also contains around 1,000 current and archived podcasts - it's worth pointing out that many BBC podcasts are also available on other platforms such as Spotify or Apple, which are not affected by the change. Why is the BBC making these changes? Here's what they say: "BBC Studios is a commercial subsidiary of the BBC and is focused on bringing our trusted, world class journalism and storytelling to international audiences. Earlier this year, BBC Studios launched a new audio section on BBC app (a commercial service) outside the UK. Advertisement "Revenue generated by these services is returned to the BBC to support its public purpose in the UK. "As part of this announcement, we said we would close BBC Sounds outside the UK – and make it exclusively available to listeners in the UK." Can I use a VPN to watch/listen to BBC content in Germany? The BBC says that its content is only available to people in the UK, adding: "Due to rights agreements, you need to be in the UK to stream and download programmes or watch BBC TV channels on BBC iPlayer. "While we are interested in being able to allow UK licence fee payers to access BBC iPlayer when they are abroad, there are complex technical issues to resolve which we are investigating, and it will be dependent on what legislation is in effect in the UK in the future." The BBC is funded by the TV licence, which is paid for by residents of the UK. The BBC's site can be fooled by the use of a VPN (virtual private network) which hides your non-UK IP address, although the BBC itself says: "You cannot play a programme if we detect you might be using a VPN or proxy. This is because we will not be confident of your location." Some VPNs market themselves specifically as giving you access to the BBC outside the UK (which is a compliment to BBC content, when you think about it) but even these can be blocked from time to time and the BBC is always working to try and block access to VPN users.

How access to the BBC is changing for people living in Norway
How access to the BBC is changing for people living in Norway

Local Norway

time4 days ago

  • Entertainment
  • Local Norway

How access to the BBC is changing for people living in Norway

It's common for Brits living in Norway and even for Norwegians to like to listen to the BBC from time to time, but access to this is changing. What does this affect? The BBC's announcement refers only to audio content - radio programmes and podcasts. The situation for accessing BBC TV content will not change - in most case people living outside the UK are required to subscribe to a satellite package in order to get BBC TV programmes. The BBC's iPlayer website - which offers both archived and live TV content - cannot be accessed with a non-UK IP address. What changes? The BBC Sounds app, currently used to access BBC radio programmes and podcasts, will become a UK-only service that cannot be accessed by those in another country. Instead listeners outside the UK will be required to use the new BBC app or the website - you will need to register (for free) to use these, and it will not save any subscribed or bookmarked content that you had set up in BBC sounds. Advertisement When does the change happen? BBC Sounds will close to listeners outside the UK on Monday, July 21st. According to the BBC, subscribers in the UK will still be able to use BBC Sounds on trips to another country 'for about a month'. What's available on the new Not all of the BBC's audio content will be available on the new app and website, which the BBC says is due to rights issues. BBC Radio 4 and the BBC World Service can be streamed via the new site - for other radio stations such as Radio 1, Radio 2 and local BBC radio stations on-demand versions will be on the new site, and not all stations will be available. Find full details for each radio station here . The new site and app also contains around 1,000 current and archived podcasts - it's worth pointing out that many BBC podcasts are also available on other platforms such as Spotify or Apple, which are not affected by the change. Advertisement Why is the BBC making these changes? Here's what they say: "BBC Studios is a commercial subsidiary of the BBC and is focused on bringing our trusted, world class journalism and storytelling to international audiences. Earlier this year, BBC Studios launched a new audio section on BBC app (a commercial service) outside the UK. "Revenue generated by these services is returned to the BBC to support its public purpose in the UK. "As part of this announcement, we said we would close BBC Sounds outside the UK – and make it exclusively available to listeners in the UK." Can I use a VPN to watch/listen to BBC content in Norway? The BBC says that its content is only available to people in the UK, adding: "Due to rights agreements, you need to be in the UK to stream and download programmes or watch BBC TV channels on BBC iPlayer. "While we are interested in being able to allow UK licence fee payers to access BBC iPlayer when they are abroad, there are complex technical issues to resolve which we are investigating, and it will be dependent on what legislation is in effect in the UK in the future." The BBC is funded by the TV licence, which is paid for by residents of the UK. The BBC's site can be fooled by the use of a VPN (virtual private network) which hides your non-UK IP address, although the BBC itself says: "You cannot play a programme if we detect you might be using a VPN or proxy. This is because we will not be confident of your location." Some VPNs market themselves specifically as giving you access to the BBC outside the UK (which is a compliment to BBC content, when you think about it) but even these can be blocked from time to time and the BBC is always working to try and block access to VPN users.

How access to the BBC is changing for people living in France
How access to the BBC is changing for people living in France

Local France

time4 days ago

  • Entertainment
  • Local France

How access to the BBC is changing for people living in France

It's common for Brits living in France to like to listen to the BBC from time to time, but access to this is changing. What does this affect? The BBC's announcement refers only to audio content - radio programmes and podcasts. The situation for accessing BBC TV content will not change - in most case people living outside the UK are required to subscribe to a satellite package in order to get BBC TV programmes. The BBC's iPlayer website - which offers both archived and live TV content - cannot be accessed with a non-UK IP address. What changes? The BBC Sounds app, currently used to access BBC radio programmes and podcasts, will become a UK-only service that cannot be accessed by those in another country. Advertisement Instead listeners outside the UK will be required to use the new BBC app or the website - you will need to register (for free) to use these, and it will not save any subscribed or bookmarked content that you had set up in BBC sounds. When does the change happen? BBC Sounds will close to listeners outside the UK on Monday, July 21st. According to the BBC, subscribers in the UK will still be able to use BBC Sounds on trips to another country 'for about a month'. What's available on the new Not all of the BBC's audio content will be available on the new app and website, which the BBC says is due to rights issues. BBC Radio 4 and the BBC World Service can be streamed via the new site - for other radio stations such as Radio 1, Radio 2 and local BBC radio stations on-demand versions will be on the new site, and not all stations will be available. Find full details for each radio station here . The new site and app also contains around 1,000 current and archived podcasts - it's worth pointing out that many BBC podcasts are also available on other platforms such as Spotify or Apple, which are not affected by the change. Why is the BBC making these changes? Here's what they say: "BBC Studios is a commercial subsidiary of the BBC and is focused on bringing our trusted, world class journalism and storytelling to international audiences. Earlier this year, BBC Studios launched a new audio section on BBC app (a commercial service) outside the UK. Advertisement "Revenue generated by these services is returned to the BBC to support its public purpose in the UK. "As part of this announcement, we said we would close BBC Sounds outside the UK – and make it exclusively available to listeners in the UK." Can I use a VPN to watch/listen to BBC content in France? The BBC says that its content is only available to people in the UK, adding: "Due to rights agreements, you need to be in the UK to stream and download programmes or watch BBC TV channels on BBC iPlayer. "While we are interested in being able to allow UK licence fee payers to access BBC iPlayer when they are abroad, there are complex technical issues to resolve which we are investigating, and it will be dependent on what legislation is in effect in the UK in the future." The BBC is funded by the TV licence, which is paid for by residents of the UK. The BBC's site can be fooled by the use of a VPN (virtual private network) which hides your non-UK IP address, although the BBC itself says: "You cannot play a programme if we detect you might be using a VPN or proxy. This is because we will not be confident of your location." Some VPNs market themselves specifically as giving you access to the BBC outside the UK (which is a compliment to BBC content, when you think about it) but even these can be blocked from time to time and the BBC is always working to try and block access to VPN users.

How access to the BBC is changing for people living in Spain
How access to the BBC is changing for people living in Spain

Local Spain

time4 days ago

  • Entertainment
  • Local Spain

How access to the BBC is changing for people living in Spain

It's common for Brits living in Spain to like to listen to the BBC from time to time, but access to this is changing. What does this affect? The BBC's announcement refers only to audio content - radio programmes and podcasts. The situation for accessing BBC TV content will not change - in most case people living outside the UK are required to subscribe to a satellite package in order to get BBC TV programmes. The BBC's iPlayer website - which offers both archived and live TV content - cannot be accessed with a non-UK IP address. What changes? The BBC Sounds app, currently used to access BBC radio programmes and podcasts, will become a UK-only service that cannot be accessed by those in another country. Instead listeners outside the UK will be required to use the new BBC app or the website - you will need to register (for free) to use these, and it will not save any subscribed or bookmarked content that you had set up in BBC sounds. When does the change happen? BBC Sounds will close to listeners outside the UK on Monday, July 21st. According to the BBC, subscribers in the UK will still be able to use BBC Sounds on trips to another country 'for about a month'. What's available on the new Not all of the BBC's audio content will be available on the new app and website, which the BBC says is due to rights issues. BBC Radio 4 and the BBC World Service can be streamed via the new site - for other radio stations such as Radio 1, Radio 2 and local BBC radio stations on-demand versions will be on the new site, and not all stations will be available. Find full details for each radio station here. The new site and app also contains around 1,000 current and archived podcasts - it's worth pointing out that many BBC podcasts are also available on other platforms such as Spotify or Apple, which are not affected by the change. Why is the BBC making these changes? Here's what they say: "BBC Studios is a commercial subsidiary of the BBC and is focused on bringing our trusted, world class journalism and storytelling to international audiences. Earlier this year, BBC Studios launched a new audio section on BBC app (a commercial service) outside the UK. "Revenue generated by these services is returned to the BBC to support its public purpose in the UK. "As part of this announcement, we said we would close BBC Sounds outside the UK – and make it exclusively available to listeners in the UK." Can I use a VPN to watch/listen to BBC content in Spain? The BBC says that its content is only available to people in the UK, adding: "Due to rights agreements, you need to be in the UK to stream and download programmes or watch BBC TV channels on BBC iPlayer. "While we are interested in being able to allow UK licence fee payers to access BBC iPlayer when they are abroad, there are complex technical issues to resolve which we are investigating, and it will be dependent on what legislation is in effect in the UK in the future." The BBC is funded by the TV licence, which is paid for by residents of the UK. The BBC's site can be fooled by the use of a VPN (virtual private network) which hides your non-UK IP address, although the BBC itself says: "You cannot play a programme if we detect you might be using a VPN or proxy. This is because we will not be confident of your location." Some VPNs market themselves specifically as giving you access to the BBC outside the UK (which is a compliment to BBC content, when you think about it) but even these can be blocked from time to time and the BBC is always working to try and block access to VPN users.

Stokes inspires England to win over stubborn India
Stokes inspires England to win over stubborn India

Qatar Tribune

time5 days ago

  • Sport
  • Qatar Tribune

Stokes inspires England to win over stubborn India

Agencies London Ben Stokes once again inspired England to a 22-run win over a stubborn India on an unbearably tense final day of the third Test at Lord's on Monday, reports The captain delivered a monumental shift with the ball to claim three wickets as India were bowled out for 170. In an epic conclusion, the hosts had victory in their grasp until nerves were frayed by outstanding defiance from Ravindra Jadeja. Speaking soon after the thrilling match, England captain Ben Stokes, told BBC Test Match Special: 'Day five, Test match on the line - I have some history of turning up in moments like that with the ball. I was pretty pumped.' India captain Shubman Gill said, 'Tough luck, but the way we went out in the position in the morning to make a comeback like this was tremendous from Ravindra Jadeja and the low order. 'When you play these kind of Test matches with both teams giving everything they have, there is always admiration at the end.' Chasing 193, India were 112-8 when Jadeja was joined by number 10 Jasprit Bumrah. They were together for almost 22 overs before Stokes, who bowled tirelessly from the Nursery End, drew Bumrah into a pull to mid-on. Bumrah's contribution to a stand of 35 was five from 54 balls. Still Jadeja resisted, this time with last man Mohammed Siraj. Stokes refused to stop bowling. A delayed tea was taken with 30 required for India. The injured Shoaib Bashir was summoned after the break, and incredibly got Siraj to defend the ball into the ground and back on to his stumps. Bashir, who has an injured finger on his non-bowling hand, set off on a delirious celebration, his last act of the series after he was ruled out of the final two Tests. Jadeja was left stranded on 61 from 181 balls. The drawn-out finale was a direct contrast to a pulsating morning, when Stokes and Jofra Archer broke open the India batting with some irresistible pace bowling. Archer ripped Rishabh Pant's off stump out of the ground, Stokes had KL Rahul lbw on review for 39. Washington Sundar, who confidently told the media on Sunday night 'India will win', was sensationally held by Archer's agile swoop in his follow-through. Jadeja began his vigil, first alongside Nitish Kumar Reddy for 15 overs, then Bumrah. Jadeja and Brydon Carse had to be separated after an accidental collision while Jadeja was running between the wickets. England tried everything and thought they had Jadeja until he overturned being given lbw to Chris Woakes on 26. Once again, Stokes decided it was up to him. After a spell of 9.2 overs in the morning, the talismanic captain launched into another of 10 up to tea. Bashir had the moment of glory, but it was Stokes who carried England on his back. Archer was below-par on Sunday evening, but back to his best on Monday when India resumed on 58-4. Although he was in discomfort, Pant was India's key man. He charged to slap Archer straight for four. Next ball, Archer was just under 90mph, Pant was stuck on the crease and off stump obliterated. A fired-up Archer had words for Pant. Stokes, supposedly protecting his fragile body, bowled virtually all day. The delivery to get Rahul was an arcing inswinger, the appeal turned down on the field, then overturned by the replay. England coach Brendon McCullum hung off the dressing-room balcony to point to Sundar as he arrived, and the home team had plenty to say. He lasted only four balls before a leading edge was spectacularly held by Archer. Stokes eventually gave way to Woakes, who only needed nine balls to find the edge of Reddy. Lunch was taken, India needed 81 and Jadeja had only the bowlers for company. What happened next was utterly unexpected. Jadeja farmed the strike and Bumrah held up his end. Bar a Jadeja flick for six off Woakes, the score crawled along. When singles were taken, they were greeted by raucous noise from the India fans. England fielders ran everywhere, the hosts looked unnerved. Stokes launched into a back-breaking spell of bouncers to finally draw the swipe from Bumrah when 46 were required. Stokes finally ended his second spell at the tea interval. Archer peppered Siraj, but it was the unlikely Bashir who proved England's hero. It was cruel on Jadeja, who could not have given more. England will be forced into one change for the fourth Test at Old Trafford on 23 July, with Bashir out because of a broken finger. India will wait on the fitness of Pant, who also has a finger injury. Scores: England 387 & 192 (Root 40, Washington 4-22) beat India 387 & 170 (Jadeja 61*, Stokes 3-48, Archer 3-55) by 22 runs.

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