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possible to download iplayer radio programmes using realplayer links?

0 replies · 4,010 views · Started 12 July 2009

Hello.

I see it is possible, even abroad outside UK, to stream BBC iPlayer radio programmes. very useful!

On a PC it's possible to use software such as 'hidownload' to actually just download the realplayer file. Does any application like this exist for Symbian operating system?

Can't try yet, as updating firmware now, but I would really ideally like to use wifi as well as edge/3G to download (not necessarily using iplayer application for Symbian!) an iplayer realplayer reference using the links available on many websites.

For example: b0h028.ram only provides server connection information, but on a PC it is possible to then ensure the actual realplayer audio file is downloaded. This would be most useful to me here.

Why? Because streaming requires good signal coverage, and also seems to use a load of battery life. If I could download to the phone whilst it's charging this would mean I still have ~8 hours of podcast iplayer ability whilst on the move!

Maybe this is a pipe dream...