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BBC iPlayer - Blue Planet II in 4K UHD

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noggin Founding member
Stuart posted:
Thanks for all the tips, guys. However, I seem to have ended up on a Beta version of BBC iPlayer. There are no episodes of BPII listed at the bottom of the home page, and under settings I can't see any trial. Sad

I tried searching for "BLUE PLANET II UHD" (I get as far as the U, and run out of space).

I am signed in to my BBC ID.

EDIT: I've come out of the Beta version. Still no different.


What TV or media player are you using? Is it on the BBC's compatible list?

On my Roku Streaming Stick+ (the only media player that is part of the trial) I do a search for 'BLU' and get hits for both 'Blue Planet II' (which is the regular 720p SDR version) and 'Blue Planet II in UHD' (which is the up-to 2160p HDR HLG version)
ST
Stuart
noggin posted:
What TV or media player are you using? Is it on the BBC's compatible list?

On my Roku Streaming Stick+ (the only media player that is part of the trial) I do a search for 'BLU' and get hits for both 'Blue Planet II' (which is the regular 720p SDR version) and 'Blue Planet II in UHD' (which is the up-to 2160p HDR HLG version)

I'm using a Toshiba 43U6763DB 4K TV, which is on the BBC's compatible list.


I've tried various searches suggested, but still not seeing the UHD version. When using Netflix through the same Smart TV, I'm seeing the UHD tag and playing those successfully (it says 15.26Mbps/2160).
DV
DVB Cornwall
A reminder that this trial ends on Tuesday afternoon.
JO
Joe
Stuart posted:
I tried searching for "BLUE PLANET II UHD" (I get as far as the U, and run out of space).


Blu?
DV
DVB Cornwall
Just tested on my Roku iPlayer search.

All you need to enter is 'BL' and the third offering listed is 'Blue Planet II in UHD' which leads out to the seven programmes.

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ST
Stuart
Joe posted:
Stuart posted:
I tried searching for "BLUE PLANET II UHD" (I get as far as the U, and run out of space).


Blu?

LOL - No, the U in UHD Very Happy
ST
Stuart
I think the TV is faulty Confused

The Freeview HD tuner has stopped working, and without that, it won't access BBC iPlayer at all as it comes up with a message about not being "tuned in".
FU
fusionlad Founding member
Stuart posted:
I think the TV is faulty Confused

The Freeview HD tuner has stopped working, and without that, it won't access BBC iPlayer at all as it comes up with a message about not being "tuned in".

Maybe you should buy a good make? 🤔😁
ST
Stuart
fusionlad posted:
Maybe you should buy a good make? 🤔😁

Cheeky bugger, Toshiba is a good make!

I've ordered a replacement aerial cable from Amazon. I'll give that a try first, otherwise I'll be asking Mr Lewis to replace the TV, as it's not even 6 weeks old yet.
DV
DVB Cornwall
How quaint needing an off air signal to access BBC iPlayer on a new TV.
ST
Stuart
I replaced the aerial cable, and that resolved the Freeview reception issue, so it allowed me to log on to BBC iPlayer again. Unfortunately, I still can't see the option for the UHD version of Blue Planet II. Shocked

http://i67.tinypic.com/bf2ihc.jpg

There isn't much point me pursuing it through the BBC or Toshiba, as the trial ends tomorrow afternoon. No doubt there will be another trial soon on iPlayer, and I'll have another crack at it then. Laughing

EDIT:
I've just spotted my schoolboy error. Rolling Eyes
These are the three 43" Toshiba TVs on the compatible list
• 43U5863DB
• 43U6863DB
• 43V6763DB
Mine is a 43 U 6763DB. Tsk!

Thanks for all your help though, guys.
Last edited by Stuart on 15 January 2018 4:54pm

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