UHD on BBC iPlayer

Hopefully this is OK in its own thread - apologies if not, I'm a bit new around here.

More shows will be made available on iPlayer in UHD with Hybrid Log Gamma over the festive period:



The BBC News report implies viewers with compatible smart TVs will see an HbbTV prompt to switch to the 'live' UHD stream?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/technology-55430997

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Usually avoid iPlayer if can watch on TV because of the DOG

Yes - with HDR that's even more of an issue as if you have a FALD (Full Array Local Dimming) TV the DOG alters the local dimming (making dark scenes bloom)

Another possible issue is that viewers with full surround sound setups will need to choose between 4K HDR - but stereo sound only - or 1080i with 5.1 surround on broadcast.

(Personally I very much prioritise the picture, when push comes to shove - but I appreciate this is a problem for some)

Did anyone watch Black Narcissus in UHD? Our LG CX didn't pop up a red button prompt, when tuned to BBC One HD via the in-built Freeview tuner, so I had to launch the iPlayer app and find it manually. Incidentally, we don't seem to get the green button 'live restart' prompts either. Any ideas?

I note the COMPLETE 'Perfect Planet' series has been added in UHD tonight, rather than being added after each programme has been transmited.