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What limited understanding I have of tv packages, I would suggest perhaps a NOW TV monthly pass/device (or similar). Ultimately more expensive, but can be obtained and cancelled on a relatively simple monthly ad hoc basis. You cannot record directly as I understand, but you would be able to download a NOW TV app to the YouView box and watch it using it. It may even be worthwhile looking into an IPTV type service using a smart TV, and link it up using an external hard drive via USB.
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Another option would be
https://itunes.apple.com/au/tv-seaso...4/id1137842613 Ultimately it comes down to perception of the service provided and your rights to copy. BT Netflix, Sky et al are bound by their supplier/distributor (the program and TV show makers, National Geographic, Paramount etc). You are bound by your supplier (the service provider, BT Sky etc) Both the program makers and service providers are there to make money. For you to obtain your requirements, you would need to buy the shows in whatever format is provided by the makers (DVD, VHS etc.). However, even then, you are still bound by terms and conditions (under law). For instance, you cannot make copies to distribute or loan to others (you can make a singular back up copy of the original item you purchased in the event of damage, I believe if you physically lost the disc, you are actually required to dispose of the copy and purchase another!).
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You and I have different ideas about watching a recording and I don't think we will convince each other to see it from our point of view. There is a thread about defunding the BBC and perhaps it should be defunded a lot of other broadcasters survive via adverts but also as in this case, subscription. Thing is subscription can become as you say, expensive, very expensive. macafee2 |
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Believe it or not, we actually have the same opinion regarding recordings (I still have numerous VHS and compact audio cassettes, as well as hundreds of DVDs - note, not pre-recorded to prove this lol). But the thing is, it is not my point of view, it is a legal matter, and one that BT obviously are upholding. This is the reason behind you not being able to view the recorded shows. The method by which they obstructed you (and the rest of their subscribers) from playing it back though is the confusing part. Incidentally, did you purchase the YouView box, or was it supplied as part of your package, as this too would complicate matters. If you purchased the Youview box independently, or other recording device, then BT would not have the right to obstruct your ability to view it at a later stage (I am not sure such a device is available, but imagine it could be done relatively easily via the PC although I imagine by doing so, it violates BT's terms and conditions). You would be legally obliged to delete the recorded TV show/movie after you had watched it, though. I have no opinion of the defunding of the BBC, although I do think subscription based TV service is the way forward.
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As part of their service, they can also limit your ability to use it, by locking it to certain hardware, and control your ability of how you use that hardware. There will be some mention of all of this in the terms and conditions.
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