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luffk
04-07-2009, 19:36
Free episode of Top Gear on itunes right now. Series 12, episode 6.

iTunes (http://www.thedvdforums.com/affiliatelink.php?localaffiliateid=55)

Just downloading it.
scoobyood
04-07-2009, 19:48
An episode of Time Warp on there free as well. Worth a look, thanks :thumbs:
Dragon Ninja
04-07-2009, 20:39
Nice one! Great stuff!
ggrant
05-07-2009, 09:16
After clicking that link it takes me to a page to buy a gift certificate....
dannywonderful
05-07-2009, 09:27
After clicking that link it takes me to a page to buy a gift certificate....

Same here, although I did find it by searching for it manually.
MR.COATES
05-07-2009, 10:01
Cheers, downloading....
allan
05-07-2009, 10:14
What the hell? Itunes charge for episodes that are broadcast free? Am I missing something here?
MagicBoy
05-07-2009, 13:11
It's free on iPlayer. Why should the BBC subsidise the privilege of selling for free on iTunes?
john316
05-07-2009, 13:27
What the hell? Itunes charge for episodes that are broadcast free? Am I missing something here?

I assume its really for people outside of the UK?
allan
05-07-2009, 13:28
I assume its really for people outside of the UK?

Yeah, you're probably right, didn't think of that.
sgibson
05-07-2009, 17:23
WHAT! I have to *buy* these BBC program DVDs?
Dragon Ninja
05-07-2009, 17:30
WHAT! I have to *buy* these BBC program DVDs?

Exactly. :lol: Buying it on iTunes, gives you the right to digitally own, I know to some it sounds strange, but there is some logic to buying it digitally to some.
allan
05-07-2009, 20:21
I've always thought buying on DVD was a bit different though as there is packaging and a physical product etc.
Dragon Ninja
05-07-2009, 23:17
Not really, you could say the same about music and CDs...yet people still buy digital downloads.
wakey87433
06-07-2009, 15:43
The Commercial rights to BBC produced programs are either owned by the Independent production company OR if produced inhouse BBC Worldwide. The BBC is allowed to air the programs for free and place them on iPlayer BUT further sales have to go through a commercial arm (either the Independent production company or BBC Worldwide) and this is why when you buy a digital download or DVD you have to pay. If you don't wish to pay then you can keep a copy on your Video Recording device and then back that up
nebno6
06-07-2009, 18:56
the main reason for buying it is to put it on other devices like ipods.