get_iplayer Digest, Vol 32, Issue 8

[Don Grunbaum]

On 21.12.2012 17:22, Chris J Brady wrote:
> I too have been getting regular failures. I am usually trying to
> download radio progs. with get_iplayer. RadioDownloader which also
> uses rtmpdump is also failing regularly.
>
> I have a feeling that this is due to the Beeb updating its iPlayer
> server in readiness for the launch of the new version.
>
> I tend to do my downloading at branches of Pret or MacD's or at the
> QEH foyer on the South Bank. I can get downloads of 1Mb/s when 
> there's
> not too many users around. So its not as though the failures are due
> to sporadic or over-loaded connections.
>
> CJB.
>

I've had no problems with either get_iplayer or Radio Downloader, so I 
don't think it's anything to do with any changes at the Beeb.

Don