Just a day after the UK launch of the Ipad, the BBC have released a beta version of the famous iplayer. To get over Apples reluctance to use flash, the BBC are running ipad iplayer using Quicktime streaming technology. Running on iPad under the title of  Bigscreen, the Iplayer displays its content in a large button format with a sideways scrolling carousel of shows in the same way as when running on consoles.

The launch of iPlayer for iPad was expected, especially as the BBC are committed to bringing the catch up tv service to as many platforms as possible, but it does provide another compelling reason for British customers to invest in an iPad. The combination of the high quality display provided by the iPad, and the BBC’s wide catalogue of television content for free streams is more than enough reason to get an iPad.

iPlayer for iPad supports most BBC channels such as BBC One, BBC Two, BBC Three, BBC Four, CBBC, Cbebies, BBC News, BBC Parliament, and BBC Alba, plus 10 radio stations. However, at present there is no support for BBC HD television channel. As most UK mobile networks do not allow streaming across the 3G network, most users will need to be connected via Wi-Fi to view. Lucky Ipad owners can download iPlayer for iPad at beta.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/bigscreen

It will certainly encourage the small minority not already in love with the ipad to go out and buy one.

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