BDIKKAT  Now, in version 3.3, certain programs - like the current NASA Part 2 - appear to download extremely quickly, but the files are not openable in QuickTime.  
(Version 3.3)

LVWOLFMAN  Works Very Well Thank You!

I'm having a blast watching BBC shows at my convenience. While I find little worth watching on U.S. television, it seems like there is far too much good programming on the BBC for the time that I have available. Krod Mandoon and the Flaming Sword is a riot!

There ARE some issues with some programs that can't be downloaded, like the Best of Chewing the Fat. They start... then end leaving a zero byte file and a message that it couldn't be downloaded.

I second the request for an ITV Player version as well, though it'll probably be more difficult as it appears that they use Microsoft's Silverlight.

For those who don't seem to understand otherwise, the U.K. Resident thing isn't a limitation of this program, just has the Hulu Desktop Viewer limitation to U.S. Resident's isn't a limitation of the desktop viewer. It is a restriction put in place at the servers themselves. The BBC (and ITV as well) have restricted the use of their services to U.K. Residents. Hulu.com has done the same with their service but reserving it for U.S. Residents.

As the author alludes, there ARE easy ways around it. All you need is a U.K. IP address. How you get it is your business and you're probably breaking the terms of service of the BBC web services. That said, version 3.3 is working just fine for me here in the U.S.

One thing to remember as well... that free UK Proxy service you found... is it legitimate? Or is it run by a couple of teen hackers in their basement while they snag your personal data?  
(Version 3.3)

BRENNANMEISTER  Naughty "Auntie" appears to have blocked your latest version! No doubt you find a way around this... as you have done so in the past. Power to your elbow, dear sir!  
(Version 3.3)

FORMICA  The brilliant developers failed to mention that you must be in the UK for this app to work.  
(Version 3.3)

RICRIC  An excellent application that allows downloads of most programmes from the BBC iPlayer site. Updated regularly it means you can choose when to watch and not have to worry if radio of TV programmes are going to be available in the future.  
(Version 3.3)

NEWTOID  this bit of kit is exactly what i needed, tried using wm capture for windows at work with absolutely zero success.

this baby made it look easy, none of your real-time messing about just download what i want quickly. outstanding!  
(Version 3.2)

BRENNANMEISTER  Terrific stuff. Keep kicking Auntie. She deserves it! Donation in support on its way.  
(Version 3.2)

JONNYEXILE  Hi, I'm running OSX 10.5.6 on an intel mac mini. I live abroad but I use a UK proxy server that requires a sign in and password (I pay for it so I dont have to keep finding new open ones, it doesn't cost much) to access iPlayer. Programs stream fine as I can enter the password & username in the prefs in my browser, but I want to download stuff to use on my iPhone. I have entered my proxy settings in prefs, but it doesn't work. The proxy service I use is the 'evaded network'I can't find any open UK proxys to try it out without using my paid for proxy (as I think that this is probably the problem?) any ideas of a workaround? Cheers.   
(Version 3.1)

HOTMAGOPICKLE  I too need to use a proxy however I cannot get the downloads working. What format do the proxy details need to be placed?

I did 00.000.000.00:00000

Is this correct. If so it doesn't seem to work for me. I get the following feedback "The requested program could not be downloaded" which is exactly what I get when trying to use the iPlayer website using a proxy.

Any ideas would be gratefully received.   
(Version 3.1)

LAWRENCEDUDLEY  If you had problems with the previous version please try the new one - it solves a lot of problems, notably to do with the installation, that people were having.  
(Version 3.1)