Checking available modes before download

[tellyaddict]

> I use the --tvmode=best switch to download the best available mode but 
> as mentioned in a previous post sometimes the 832x468 version is 
> downloaded in a series where 1280x720 is the norm.
> 
> I keep an eye out for programme repeats to get the "full-fat" version 
> but I was wondering if it is possible to interrogate get_iplayer to 
> determine which modes are available prior to download?
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Alan

You can use --info on any programme to see what modes are available.