[Xbiy]

I am desperately trying to find a program to download videos from this site:

_http://www.bbc.co.uk/apprentice/video/episode_three.shtml

Help!

[Stream Recorder]

First of all before using any stream recorder you need to get a stream URL
(you may skip this step when using WM Recorder and RM Recorder). To
find the URL use Packet Sniffer and URL Snooper software (http://all-streaming-media.com/packet-sniffer/searching-for-a-stream-URL-with-packet-sniffers-and-URL-snoopers.htm) like free
Project URL Snooper (some stream recorders (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/all-streaming-video-recording-software.htm) like WM Recorder (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/WMRecorder-One-click-online-audio-video-stream-recorder.htm), RM Recorder, Replay AV (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/Replay-AV-capture-Streaming-Video-Audio-Radio-Shows-Online-TV-Broadcasts-Video-Clips-Audio-Archives-Podcasts-Free-to-try.htm), GetAsfStream have a build-in URL finder).

Just play your stream and get the URL with any URL Snooper software.

After that you may use any stream recorder (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/all-streaming-video-recording-software.htm) supporting Window Media or Real Video streams. All stream recorders are free or free to try.

I haven't checked the protocols used and whether DRM protection is used here 'coz this stream is available to users within the UK only.

Windows Media stream recorders are generally more reliable so I suggest you to use them. WM Recorder (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/streaming-video-recording-wmrecorder.htm) is the best Windows Media stream recorder.

[scenery]

I use ar wizard for audio Audio Record Wizard (http://www.nowsmart.com/arwizard/) to record from streaming sources such as bbc.co.uk to Mp3 for my personal use, in the car etc it is incredibly simple and reliable and great quality.

I want to save videos from either bbc or channel 4 to watch later.
They are uk TV stations that stream the last 7 days tv for catch up purposes. You can stream or download but the download is time limited to 7 days. This is great but there are times when i miss the window and could do with saving them for later.

I don't know what format the downloads are but is there any video recording software that can save what plays on the screen?
thanks

[Stream Recorder]

Instead of Audio Record Wizard you can use free direct sound recording software.

I record "The Click" TV show from BBC. BBC offers this TV show in two formats: Windows Media streaming video as well as Real streaming videos. Windows Media streams are easier to capture, besides you can even use a freeware streaming media recorder (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/all-streaming-video-recording-software.htm). Although I prefer to record videos streams from BBC with commercial WM Recorder (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/WMRecorder-One-click-online-audio-video-stream-recorder.htm) or NetTransport (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/NetXFer-Saving-Windows-Media-Real-Audio-Video-QT-streaming-to-hd.htm).

I don't have any access to channel 4 streaming videos, so I can't help you with it. But you can always test free trial versions of streaming media recorders. WM Recorder (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/WMRecorder-One-click-online-audio-video-stream-recorder.htm) + Replay Media Catcher (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/Replay-Media-Catcher-HTTP-RTMP-FLV-MP3-ripper-recorder.htm) cover most of the recordable stream formats available.

I don't really know whether all the videos at channel 4 are available on the "Download to own" basis. But may be you can buy all the videos you really like.

They have some videos with rental licenses, but i don't know the format of such files as well, besides it is illegal to remove copy-protection from rented files.

You can use screen video capture software (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/screen-capture-software.htm) to record anything from your screen. In many cases alternative software like streaming media recorders will give you better quality and/or smaller files.

[scenery]

Thanks for the advice and help

I plan to look at Replay ScreenCast (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/Replay-Screencast-one-click-screen-capturing-software.htm) and WM Recorder (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/WMRecorder-One-click-online-audio-video-stream-recorder.htm), I am always happy to pay for shareware that does the job.

I have Arwizard so well setup that i am happy to stick with it for the audio streams. However the links to the mp3 editors are welcome

thank you

[upinsmoke_22]

Hi guys, I'm pretty new to this but I have tried everything I can to record from the BBC website, not the BBC iPlayer but the embedded media. eg http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/zanelowe/ there is a video of the Verve, how can I record this? I have tried WM Recorder (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/WMRecorder-One-click-online-audio-video-stream-recorder.htm) and lots of others without success. Any help gratefully accepted!

[Stream Recorder]

It is a flash video stream
cp50563.edgefcs.net&identifier=radio1/bigweekend/2008/flv/zanelowe/verve
It is available in the UK only.

Try to record it with the latest version of Replay Media Catcher (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/Replay-Media-Catcher-HTTP-RTMP-FLV-MP3-ripper-recorder.htm), WM Recorder (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/WMRecorder-One-click-online-audio-video-stream-recorder.htm) or other Flash stream recorder (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/record-streaming-video-Adobe-Flash-FLV-videos.htm).

[upinsmoke_22]

Thanks for your help. I'm still having a few problems. I'm using WM Recorder (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/WMRecorder-One-click-online-audio-video-stream-recorder.htm) 12 but when I add the URL above I get a pop up: Invalid URL etc, if I precede the URL with http:// I get the download window but it soon cancels. Is the protocol correct that I'm using? Oh, and how did you find out the URL of the video??

Many thanks.

[upinsmoke_22]

Hi, I've just downloaded the trial version of Replay Media Catcher (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/Replay-Media-Catcher-HTTP-RTMP-FLV-MP3-ripper-recorder.htm) and it's downloading the video as I type! Thanks for your help.

[Stream Recorder]

BBC launched an iPhone-specific version of their streaming iPlayer service in March 2008. Because iPhone does not support Windows Media and Flash video, this version of iPlayer service uses h.264 .MP4 video files.

By pretending to be an iPhone, it is possible to download the MP4 files for offline viewing. Although BBC repeats attempts to prevent this.

[Stream Recorder]

iPlayer Downloader (http://sourceforge.net/projects/iplayerdownload/) (Mac OS X) is a freeware open source download client, allowing users of the BBC's iPlayer service to download DRM-free TV programs from Mac OS X.
iPlayer Downloader is NOT associated with the BBC in any way.

[Stream Recorder]

iPlayer Downloader (Windows GUI) (http://po-ru.com/projects/iplayer-downloader/)

iPod Downloader - is a couple of programs: one command-line utility, and one Windows GUI application - to make it easy to download programmes. The developer continues to update them to add new features and to work around BBC countermeasures, so check back the web-site often.

Download iPlayer Downloader (Windows GUI) (http://po-ru.com/files/ipdl.exe)

There’s no installer or anything: just run it from wherever you like.

Type a programme ID or URL into the box, press download, and you’ll be asked where to save the file. Where possible, this will be pre-filled with the name of the programme
http://po-ru.com/images/iplayer-downloader-save-as.png

Once you click OK, the download will begin:
http://po-ru.com/images/iplayer-downloader-progress.png

[milomix]

hi there

please excusez moi for this being a stupid question but I have been trying to download a certain video from BBC for several days with no luck. I have to admit, until a week ago I did not even know this is possible but I have built up some knowledge over the past days:cool: (I am a girl)

Here is the video I would like to save on my laptop:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/event/takethat/index.shtml

My problem at the moment is that I cannot even find the exact URL of this video. I have used URL Snooper (http://all-streaming-media.com/find-stream-URL/Project-URL-Snooper-Find-the-actual-stream-URL-Free-download.htm) and it gave me one which pretty much looked like the right one but it wouldnt work.

Can anyone please tell me what options I have to find out this URL? Or even better: can anyone tell me what the URL is?:o

You will get a kiss in return - whatever the answer is :)

[milomix]

anyone? :o

[any ANONYMOUS forum user]

Have you tried Replay Media Catcher (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/Replay-Media-Catcher-HTTP-RTMP-FLV-MP3-ripper-recorder.htm) or any other RTMP Flash stream recorder (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/record-streaming-video-Adobe-Flash-FLV-videos.htm)?

p.s. Thank god you're a girl. Looking forward for your kiss :D

[milomix]

thank you. that worked perfectly :)

http://www.cosgan.de/images/midi/liebe/a025.gif

[Mesha]

Does anyone know of a free program to do the same thing on a Mac?
Thank you.

[Stream Recorder]

AFAIK there are no RTMP Flash stream recorders (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/record-streaming-video-Adobe-Flash-FLV-videos.htm) that work on Mac.

But you can install Bootcamp or Parallels Desktop for Max OS X (http://all-streaming-media.com/non-streaming/Parallels-Desktop-for-Mac-OS-X-Run-Windows-simultaneously-with-Mac-OS-X.htm) and use Replay Media Catcher (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/Replay-Media-Catcher-HTTP-RTMP-FLV-MP3-ripper-recorder.htm) for Windows on your Mac computer.

[Mesha]

Thanks for the reply, but I don't have an OS to do parallels and access Windows programs.

[Ed999]

Another means of recording BBC iPlayer shows is to download them from the BBC's "Listen Again" service using the program get_iplayer

You'll find there various versions of that program, to run on Windows 95/98/ME/XP or Linux/Unix or Mac OSX. It also runs (as a Perl script) on any O/S that is running ActivePerl.

Unlike iPlayer Downloader, the get_iplayer program is not limited to the Windows XP/Vista platforms.

[barbirolli]

Re get_iPlayer

I have tried to download the DEB package on the said website, but on attempting to install it, get a message that it is corrupt. I also tried installing the package with similar results.

There seems to be no way of contacting the site owner. Any ideas?

Using Ubuntu Hardy Heron LTS.

Best wishes

[any ANONYMOUS forum user]

Your media player doesn't support video downloaded from BBC iPlayer? You don't want to use download BBC iPlayer videos with bloated BBC Download manager? Your operating system is not supported by BBC iPlayer?

Now you can download BBC iPlayer videos with freeware open-source command line utility get_iplayer. It is compatible with Linux, Mac OS, and Windows.

get_iplayer allows to download and save DRM-free videos from BBC iPlayer.

Please delete delete the downloaded videos after 30 days, as the rules of BBC iPlayer say. And NEVER share downloaded videos with others, because it is illegal!

Please note that if you want to download higher quality versions of BBC iPlayer videos, you need to wait about a day.

How to download BBC iPlayer videos with freeware get_iplayer:

Open the Terminal (command line).
Type
get_iplayer -f
to update the records.
Type
get_iplayer -g tv_program_name
to download the select TV program

In Linux you can also type
get_iplayer -f | grep tv_program_name
to get the ID of the TV program (with the name tv_program_name)
then use the received ID to download the video. For example:
get_iplayer -g 777
will download TV program with ID 777.

[bob-flash]

A new tool can support download video from BBC, StreamTransport (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/StreamTransport-Download-HTTP-RTMP-RTMPE-streams.htm) the freeware can do it well.

[any ANONYMOUS forum user]

I get the following error when trying to record from BBC with Replay Media Catcher (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/Replay-Media-Catcher-HTTP-RTMP-FLV-MP3-ripper-recorder.htm):

**************
Internal error while trying to download RTMP stream
Exception:
m_nErrType = 15
m_strDesc = "SWF Verification detected -- Sorry, these RTMP connections are not allowed to be analyzed."
m_strFile = F:\proj32\TestRTMPClient\RTMPStreamRip.cpp
m_nLineNumber = 912
**************

[Stream Recorder]

I get the following error when trying to record from BBC with Replay Media Catcher (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/Replay-Media-Catcher-HTTP-RTMP-FLV-MP3-ripper-recorder.htm):

**************
Internal error while trying to download RTMP stream
Exception:
m_nErrType = 15
m_strDesc = "SWF Verification detected -- Sorry, these RTMP connections are not allowed to be analyzed."
m_strFile = F:\proj32\TestRTMPClient\RTMPStreamRip.cpp
m_nLineNumber = 912
**************
Replay Media Catcher (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/Replay-Media-Catcher-HTTP-RTMP-FLV-MP3-ripper-recorder.htm) can't download RTMP streams using SWF verification anymore:
http://www.applian.com/replay-media-catcher/support/secure-rtmp-measures.php

Note that many streams on BBC don't use SWF verification, so you can download them with Replay Media Catcher. And Replay Media Catcher 4 allows you to capture RTMP packets (go to Tools -> Settings -> RTMP Download Tweaks and set RMC to always record RTMP streams instead of downloading), so you can capture RTMP streams from BBC in real time.

You can also use Jaksta (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/Jaksta-Streaming-Media%20Recorder-and-Converter.htm) in the recording mode, Orbit Grab Pro, RTMPdump (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/rtmpdump-freeware-console-RTMP-downloading-application.htm) (or software using it like get_iplayer), StreamTransport (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/StreamTransport-Download-HTTP-RTMP-RTMPE-streams.htm).

[elch]

BBC works fine with rtmpdump, see also http://stream-recorder.com/forum/bbc-tv-recording-rtmpsuck-t6260.html

[jjmax]

Hi,

I'm trying to rip video from the BBC Learning Zone site.

An example of a video I'm trying to rip is http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/benefits-of-urban-growth/1575.html

I've used RTMPDump before but can't figure out the parameters for the clips on this site.

Orbit doesn't work too.

There is a way to remove the DRM from clips saved in BBC iPlayer, but these clips aren't available on the standard iPlayer site.

Can anyone give me help with this? Or at least let me know if its not possible, maybe the best approach will be some type of screen recording?

Thanks

[Stream Recorder]

I can't play the stream, but if you click onto video options, you will be able to get direct links to videos:

http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/1582/screenshotbo.png

You can copy-paste such links into the address bar of your web-browser. Or you can use them with your favorite download manager.

[jjmax]

Hi guys,

Thanks for these replies.

I tried GetFLV (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/GetFLV-Download-and-convert-flash-video-streaming.htm) but it doesn't work for some reason. It picks up the rtmpe address and I can attempt a download but the file just sits in the download queue. There are no messages explaining why the download isn't working.

The addresses on the right work to stream the video, but when I use them with orbit they just download as a link to the video online.

GetFLV did give me the rtmpe address which I tried to use with RTMPdump. The address is:
rtmpe://92.122.210.141:80/ondemand?_fcs_vhost=cp54782.edgefcs.net&auth=dbEcrapaXbdcFb1b1dFaxaiaVdQdoaraZcl-bmju2l-c0-d0i_-InqDJozpGCqFqzD&aifp=v001&slist=secure/s_geog/s_geog_ec_01835_16x9_bbsecure/s_geog/s_geog_ec_01835_16x9_bb
When I use this in the command line I get:
Microsoft Windows [Version 6.1.7600]
Copyright (c) 2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

C:\>rtmpdump -r "rtmpe://92.122.210.141:80/ondemand?_fcs_vhost=cp54782.edgefcs.net&auth=dbEcra
paXbdcFb1b1dFaxaiaVdQdoaraZcl-bmju2l-c0-d0i_-InqDJozpGCqFqzD&aifp=v001&slist=sec
ure/s_geog/s_geog_ec_01835_16x9_bbsecure/s_geog/s_geog_ec_01835_16x9_bb" -o outp
ut\bbc.flv
RTMPDump v2.2d
(c) 2010 Andrej Stepanchuk, Howard Chu, The Flvstreamer Team; license: GPL
Connecting ...
WARNING: HandShake: Type mismatch: client sent 6, server answered 8
INFO: Connected...
ERROR: rtmp server sent error
ERROR: rtmp server requested close

C:\>
I looked up the error and found this - http://lists.mplayerhq.hu/pipermail/rtmpdump/2010-May/000872.html
There is a lot of info here about downloading using rtmpdump but I'm afraid I don't understand it. I know I need to get parameters for the command line but I can't figure out what they should be. Can anyone help me with that?

Also, I am using Windows 7 64bit and I have to go through a proxy server to view the videos as I am not in the UK. I am using Identity Cloaker which is working great but I'm not sure if network traffic from the command line is routing through it. Is there another parameter in rtmpdump I need to use for a proxy?

Thanks for all the help so far.

John

[jjmax]

Hi,

I've an update on this and it seems I've made progress.

I found instructions for downloading video from bbc using rtmpdump here - http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/bridip/clitheroe/iplayer.htm

This seems to work, but I'm getting disconnected when I try to download.

I think the reason is that rtmpdump is not using the uk proxy I have setup. Is there anyway to make rtmp go through this proxy?

Here's the command I am using to try and download ths particular video -

rtmpdump -r "rtmp://cp54782.edgefcs.net:1935/ondemand?_fcs_vhost=cp54782.edgefcs.net&auth=dbEdpbUcQdcaJcvcWdvbwbLdWcydZaabCap-bmjzMX-c0-d0i_-GorFCqynKDoGvzD&aifp=v001&slist=secure/s_geog/s_geog_ec_01835_16x9_bb" --tcUrl "rtmp://cp54782.edgefcs.net:80/ondemand?_fcs_vhost=cp54782.edgefcs.net&auth=dbEdpbUcQdcaJcvcWdvbwbLdWcydZaabCap-bmjzMX-c0-d0i_-GorFCqynKDoGvzD&aifp=v001&slist=secure/s_geog/s_geog_ec_01835_16x9_bb" --app "ondemand?_fcs_vhost=cp54782.edgefcs.net&auth=dbEdpbUcQdcaJcvcWdvbwbLdWcydZaabCap-bmjzMX-c0-d0i_-GorFCqynKDoGvzD&aifp=v001&slist=secure/s_geog/s_geog_ec_01835_16x9_bb" --auth "dbEdpbUcQdcaJcvcWdvbwbLdWcydZaabCap-bmjzMX-c0-d0i_-GorFCqynKDoGvzD"-W "http://www.bbc.co.uk/emp/9player.swf?revision=18182_20020" -o output.flv

If anyone knows a way to get rtmpdump to use the proxy then I think I'll be all set with this.

All the best,
John

[Stream Recorder]

You can also use other RTMPE recorders. There are GUI programs for Windows that are easier to use then command line utilities.

If you use Linux, try rtmpsuck or rtmpsrv.

[hyc]

Hi,

I've an update on this and it seems I've made progress.

I found instructions for downloading video from bbc using rtmpdump here - http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/bridip/clitheroe/iplayer.htm

This seems to work, but I'm getting disconnected when I try to download.

I think the reason is that rtmpdump is not using the uk proxy I have setup. Is there anyway to make rtmp go through this proxy?

If anyone knows a way to get rtmpdump to use the proxy then I think I'll be all set with this.

All the best,
John

RTFM. There is a specific option for using a SOCKS4 proxy. No other proxying is supported.

[hyc]

You can also use other RTMPE recorders. There are GUI programs for Windows that are easier to use then command line utilities.


Agreed.

The only reason I maintain rtmpdump (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/rtmpdump-freeware-console-RTMP-downloading-application.htm) is because it's the only available solution on Linux/Unix. if you're on Windows you have plenty of other choices, and you should probably use them instead. Especially if you're not proficient with command line tools; in that case please don't use rtmpdump.

[jjmax]

Hi,

Just an update.

I think I'm using the latest version of GetFLV (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/GetFLV-Download-and-convert-flash-video-streaming.htm) but it doesn't work for me with this site.

I had RTFM(bit rude, don't get out much?) but either hadn't understood the M or just didn't RTF it properly.

StreamTransport (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/StreamTransport-Download-HTTP-RTMP-RTMPE-streams.htm) does the job. It goes through the proxy and downloads the vids from this site and any other I try.

Thanks for all the help.

John

[streamplayer]

The New Home of getiplayer:)

get_iplayer is no longer supported at linuxcentre, so someone else has mirror here: :) http://github.com/jjl/get_iplayer

download the new getiplayer from there, if you have any questions? ask the new developer here: http://github.com/jjl

Thanks

[Ed999]

If I might just clarify, with a word or two of explanation.

The owner of linuxcentre.net (Phil, in fact) decided not to continue development of his get_iplayer.pl Perl script. This was due to a change in policy at the BBC, who decided to use open source code in their iPlayer project, but then hypocritically refused to allow other people to treat the iPlayer as an open source project!

As a result of Phil's decision, the existing get_iplayer scripts all failed, because those which were sufficiently up-to-date to cope with the recent changes in the BBC's iPlayer code relied upon being able to "phone home", but Phil's site was no longer able to reply, he having shut down all his site's functions and removed everything except a few random Help pages.

It was therefore necessary to make a certain change to the last release version of Phil's get_iplayer script, to stop it phoning home. This encouraged a new developer to take up the challenge, and release a slightly revised perl script which included this alteration. The revised version does not "phone home" at all.

The new developer is now releasing occasional updates to the script to keep it functioning. His site is http://github.com/jjl/get_iplayer but it is NOT a mirror. It is a site for the new, revised versions of the get_iplayer script.

[any ANONYMOUS forum user]

I've been using Replay Media Catcher (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/Replay-Media-Catcher-HTTP-RTMP-FLV-MP3-ripper-recorder.htm) 3.11 for a year, mainly for radio downloads. When trying to download
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00x3yjn/Word_of_Mouth_04_01_2011/
I have the following issue :
--------------
Internal error while trying to download RTMP stream
Exception:
m_nErrType = 15
m_strDesc = "SWF Verification detected -- Sorry, these RTMP connections are not allowed to be analyzed."
m_strFile = F:\proj32\TestRTMPClient\RTMPStreamRip.cpp
m_nLineNumber = 899
--------------

I've tried a few other TV and radio programs at random and am getting the same result, although strangely enough I had no trouble capturing the clips from here:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00d3cwq

Interestingly, the freeware program Radio Downloader still works perfectly so I can get the episode of Word Of Mouth (and plenty more besides) with that, but I'd much rather use RMC! StreamTransport (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/StreamTransport-Download-HTTP-RTMP-RTMPE-streams.htm) also works, but only in real time rather than rapidly downloading so is no use for this particular purpose.

[Stream Recorder]

I don't have any solution for Replay Media Catcher (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/Replay-Media-Catcher-HTTP-RTMP-FLV-MP3-ripper-recorder.htm) (RMC) 3.11.

RMC 4 allows to record BBC streams in the RTMP recording mode. It does it in real time and you need to have your web-browser open.


WM Recorder (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/WMRecorder-One-click-online-audio-video-stream-recorder.htm) 14.8 works just fine with BBC streams in the WMX mode. And the Loopback Stream Recorder that comes with it, works fine for me in the Download mode. It works very fast and allows to download 30-180 minute streams in a dozen of seconds.


Blader (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/Blader-freeware-RTMP-downloader.htm) works fine with BBC streams as well. It works fast.


And I didn't have any problem downloading rtmp streams from BBC with rtmpdump (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/rtmpdump-freeware-console-RTMP-downloading-application.htm). It works fast as well. See the following thread for more:
Using rtmpdump,rtmpsrv,rtmpsuck,RTMPexplorer to download BBC iPlayer radio & TV shows

[Sam83]

I was having the exact same problem after quite happily using Replay Media Catcher (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/Replay-Media-Catcher-HTTP-RTMP-FLV-MP3-ripper-recorder.htm) for ages but switching to Blader has fixed it - thanks very much!

However, possibly due to stupidity on my part, I'm having problems with broadcasts that are longer than 60 minutes. In RMC it said to untick the "Enable Super Download" option to fix this and it just downloaded the broadcast in realtime mode. Is there a similar setting in Blader (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/Blader-freeware-RTMP-downloader.htm)? I've done a few searches and can't find any information on it.

[Stream Recorder]

However, possibly due to stupidity on my part, I'm having problems with broadcasts that are longer than 60 minutes. In RMC it said to untick the "Enable Super Download" option to fix this and it just downloaded the broadcast in realtime mode. Is there a similar setting in Blader (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/Blader-freeware-RTMP-downloader.htm)? I've done a few searches and can't find any information on it.
I only know that WM Recorder (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/WMRecorder-One-click-online-audio-video-stream-recorder.htm) can handle the 60-minute limit perfectly. But I don't really know what is causing it and how exactly WMR handles it.

[Sam83]

OK, thanks. I tried WM Recorder (http://wmrecorder.com/download.php) and it managed to grab a 2hr programme in about a minute - excellent! It's a pity it's shareware as I was hoping to just use Blader (because it's free!)

[Stream Ripper]

OK, thanks. I tried WM Recorder and it managed to grab a 2hr programme in about a minute - excellent! It's a pity it's shareware as I was hoping to just use Blader (because it's free!)

I've got WM Recorder (http://wmrecorder.com/download.php) myself - and it's WELL worth the $40.00 I paid for it 4 years ago. It's been one of my favorite purchases to date, and I recommend paying for it when you can and support the developer

[Stream Recorder]

To download rtmp:// streams from BBC you can use rtmpdump.exe as a plug-in for Replay Media Catcher (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/Replay-Media-Catcher-HTTP-RTMP-FLV-MP3-ripper-recorder.htm) 4.1.0. Just download rtmpdump.exe and place it into the Replay Media Catcher directory. Then go to Tools -> Settings -> Plugins and add the following:
Protocol: RTMP
Url Match: bbcmedia.fcod.llnwd.net
Executable: rtmpdump.exe
Parameters: -r "{url}" -o "{file}" --app "{app}" --flashVer "{flashVer}" --swfUrl "{swfUrl}" --tcUrl "{tcUrl}" --pageUrl "{pageUrl}" --playpath "{playPath}" -V

http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/4950/rmc4bbcrtmpdump.jpg

Note that this requires Replay Media Catcher 4.1.0

[alexthunder]

To download rtmp:// streams from BBC you can use rtmpdump.exe as a plug-in for Replay Media Catcher (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/Replay-Media-Catcher-HTTP-RTMP-FLV-MP3-ripper-recorder.htm) 4.1.0. Just download rtmpdump.exe and place it into the Replay Media Catcher directory. Then go to Tools -> Settings -> Plugins and add the following:
Protocol: RTMP
Url Match: bbcmedia.fcod.llnwd.net
Executable: rtmpdump.exe
Parameters: -r "{url}" -o "{file}" --app "{app}" --flashVer "{flashVer}" --swfUrl "{swfUrl}" --tcUrl "{tcUrl}" --pageUrl "{pageUrl}" --playpath "{playPath}" -V

Note that this requires Replay Media Catcher 4.1.0

But you don't seem to need to use rtmpdump (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/rtmpdump-freeware-console-RTMP-downloading-application.htm) with Replay Media Catcher (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/Replay-Media-Catcher-HTTP-RTMP-FLV-MP3-ripper-recorder.htm) 4 anymore. At least the rtmp streams from BBC 4 that I tried were perfectly downloaded with RMC 4.1.1 in the RTMP Downloading Mode. It seems that URL detection takes longer, but RMC downloads much faster than in real time. And I was able to download multiple streams from BBC Radio 4 simulteneously.

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/5749/rmc4bbc.jpg

[Stream Recorder]

Thanks for the reply, but I don't have an OS to do parallels and access Windows programs.
Replay Media Catcher (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/Replay-Media-Catcher-HTTP-RTMP-FLV-MP3-ripper-recorder.htm) 3.11 can be installed on a Mac with WINE. You don't need a license for Windows or any virtual machine.

You can also download HTTP and RTMP streams with Jaksta for Mac (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/Jaksta-for-Mac-streaming-media-recorder-and-converter.htm)

As for stream URLs, you can try to find them with freeware WireShark (http://all-streaming-media.com/find-stream-URL/Wireshark-free-network-protocol-analyzer.htm).

[Mesha]

I have Wine, but Replay Media Catcher (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/Replay-Media-Catcher-HTTP-RTMP-FLV-MP3-ripper-recorder.htm) isn't free. I was looking for freeware. But WireShark (http://all-streaming-media.com/find-stream-URL/Wireshark-free-network-protocol-analyzer.htm) sounds very interesting. I've downloaded it and will try it. Thanks.

[longy cat]

Hi,

I have been trying to download the video from this page.
_http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-12709850

First Firefox plug-ins like DownloadHelper doesn't work. From other posts, it seems like BBC is using rtmp. I searched the loaded web page resources and nothing is found. So I fired up wireshark and capture the loading of the page, then using the display filter "rtmp || rtmpt". I found most of the info I need but it never captured the polypath info and so I couldn't use rtmpdump.

Another weird thing is that I repeated the wireshark capture a few times but I don't always get the same rtmp info's.

Is something wrong with my wireshark that the capture is flaky, or is this normal? Moreover, are there easier ways to capture videos from the BBC web site? Thanks!

[longy cat]

actually, never mind, StreamTransport (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/StreamTransport-Download-HTTP-RTMP-RTMPE-streams.htm) solved the problem...

[DaveFlash]

If you guys are up for the challenge of using the commandline, you can get superb download ability by using get_iplayer. I've been using it for months and it work great, if on windows the binairy package should contain everything like ffmpeg, rtmpdump,etc

otherwise download rtmpdump (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/rtmpdump-freeware-console-RTMP-downloading-application.htm) from rtmpdump.mplayerhq.hu
and ffmpeg from ffmpeg.org (or google ffmpeg binairy latest windows)

As said, I have been using it for quite a while on my mac (via Terminal.app) and I've already used it to downloaded over 160GB of TV series episodes of the BBC (technically it's more like over 120 because for programmes that are available in both SD and HD resolutions, I download both) so this past/latest Top Gear series 16 (broadcast between January 23rd and February 27th 2011) I do keep both, so for top gear that would be 630-odd-something MB for the SD-version and the 1,12/1,15GB for HD version.

[Stream Recorder]

You can download RTMP streams with freeware CooJah + Blader (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/Blader-freeware-RTMP-downloader.htm), Orbit Downloader (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/Download-manager-Orbit-Downloader-Record-HTTP-MMS-RTSP-RTMP-media-streams-Freeware.htm), StreamTransport (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/StreamTransport-Download-HTTP-RTMP-RTMPE-streams.htm) or shareware Replay Media Catcher (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/Replay-Media-Catcher-HTTP-RTMP-FLV-MP3-ripper-recorder.htm).

And you can try to capture RTMP streams in real time while you listen to them using freeware CooJah (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/Blader-freeware-RTMP-downloader.htm) (without Blader), Orbit Grab Pro or shareware Replay Media Catcher (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/Replay-Media-Catcher-HTTP-RTMP-FLV-MP3-ripper-recorder.htm).

If you use Linux, try rtmpdump (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/rtmpdump-freeware-console-RTMP-downloading-application.htm) with rtmpsrv and rtmpsuck.

Related:
FAQ: How to record/download/capture/save Adobe Flash .FLV video RTMP stream from embedded player (http://all-streaming-media.com/faq/recording-media-stream/faq-record-download-capture-save-flash-flv-video-rtmp.htm)
How to record rtmp:// flash video .flv stream from embedded Adobe Flash Player

[placebo]

very current testpage url, [URL1]:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0100vtt/Thailand_Tourism_and_the_Truth_Stacey_Dooley_Inves tigates/
video streaming url, [URL2]:
rtmpe://bbcmedia.fcod.llnwd.net:1935/a1414/e3?as=adobe-hmac-sha256&av=1&te=connect&mp=iplayerstream/secure_auth/800kbps/MP/b0100vm4_1301229339.mp4,iplayerstream/secure_auth/400kbps/b0100vm4_1301229342.mp4,iplayerstream/secure_auth/1500kbps/MP/b0100vm4_1301229036.mp4,iplayerstream/secure_auth/480kbps/MP/b0100vm4_1301229344.mp4&et=1301430922&fmta-token=2a7931838f32ad6634f2c841c90a6e66523e9eca0d32 315823626bdf2d09556d

no problems with the capturing and download (click to enlarge!):
http://img576.imageshack.us/img576/3614/snap5.th.gif (http://img576.imageshack.us/img576/3614/snap5.gif) , http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/3897/snap1j.th.gif (http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/3897/snap1j.gif) , http://img853.imageshack.us/img853/1571/snap4.th.gif (http://img853.imageshack.us/img853/1571/snap4.gif)

notes, tested version GetFLV (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/GetFLV-Download-and-convert-flash-video-streaming.htm) v9.0.0.0:
+ viewing BBC iplayer tv from outside UK is VERY easy. use any proxy of type A-2.
+ if GFLV doesnt capture the stream right away, simply reload/refresh the page and try again. or visit some other similar webpage and then return to the original webpage and reload it. just try, dont give up. eventually GFLV captures [URL2]. then download.
+ the download speed is VERY high, thanks to type A2-proxy.
+ dont use older GFLV versions and dont use cra*ked GFLV versions. they all dont work. the above screenshots prove that a purchased GFLV version (in Version 9.0.0.0 or above) captures and downloads BBC iplayer TV stuff without errors.
+ dont use a demo or trial version. they dont work.

Any further questions? :D

[placebo]

rtmpdump (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/rtmpdump-freeware-console-RTMP-downloading-application.htm) fails here (because rtmpsrv doesnt catch the stream).

(...)

and dont forget that you have regular download options. FREE.
so there's no real need to capture the streams!!

http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/365/snap6k.th.gif (http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/365/snap6k.gif)
(click to enlarge)

From now on i am going to delete all postings going "GetFLV stopped working on BBC iPlayer website, sad days", and then update the below figures (date & version number). Goes without saying whether the updated info is verified or not :D .. but for sure i wont post another screenshots, updated ones. It did it once, this time, and from now on my word shall be sufficient as proof ;)

Good luck and good-bye!


~~~~~~~INFO LAST UPDATED 2011-03-29 *snip*~~~~~~~~~
known GetFLV (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/GetFLV-Download-and-convert-flash-video-streaming.htm) software version(s) to download BBC iPlayer tv streams:
+ GetFLV v9.0.0.0, last checked 2011-03-29 (http://stream-recorder.com/forum/showpost.php?p=26710&postcount=10)

~~~~~~~INFO LAST UPDATED 2011-03-29 *snap*~~~~~~~~~

[any ANONYMOUS forum user]

Placebo,

Arent BBC iplayer downloads DRM protected? My understanding was they become non functional after a short time.

[placebo]

that may well be.
the screenshot shows 3 different download options. all FREE. 1 of them is "Windows Media Player" .. so that one is the DRM-protected movie. The others could be unprotected ;)

In the standard case, i would always prefer to download one of the 3 download options. And if the video is DRM-protected, i would surf to SRF (http://stream-recorder.com) and find some un'DRMing solution. Good luck.

And if the un'DRMing fails (which it shouldnt), then i would consider downloading the streams with GetFLV (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/GetFLV-Download-and-convert-flash-video-streaming.htm) or other good tools suggested on SRF (http://stream-recorder.com).

I am just saying that BBC iPlayer stuff is much easier to download than the other popular ones: Hulu, iTV, 4OD (Channel4.com).

So dont ask (please). Just try all 3 download options, check which ones are DRM-protected, then read SRF, find your un'DRMing-solution, try the solution, and be happy :)

[Skye]

I know there are loads of threads relating to this, but I've never tried to do this before and I'm really confused.

Basically, there's a couple of things I would like to save permanently, but I don't understand a lot of the stuff in the other threads. I'd prefer not to record a stream as it's shown on my screen because I get a lot of buffering/pixelating (I have a reasonable broadband speed but it just seems to stutter a lot when streaming), so I'd like to know if it is possible to download something rather than record it in that way (either with a separate program or through iplayer and then stop it from deleteing)? If so, could someone please explain to me how to do that? I've seen a lot of programs mentioned, but I've no idea which would be the best to try. If anyone could help me, I'd really appreciate it.

Skye.

[Ed999]

For automated solutions, please read Stream Recorder's most recent post -

• http://stream-recorder.com/forum/showpost.php?p=26269&postcount=43


Alternatively, I have written a FAQ for the use of RTMPDUMP, for a more 'hands on' approach -

• http://stream-recorder.com/forum/using-rtmpdump-bbc-iplayer-t7368.html

[Ed999]

On 12 July 2011, the BBC made changes to their iPlayer service for the BBC Radio 'listen again' streams.

The new server is: bbcodspdns.fcod.llnwd.net

The new application is: a5999/e1


The new batch file you need to write is thus -


:: Settings which do NOT change -
SET server=bbcodspdns.fcod.llnwd.net
SET application=a5999/e1
SET as=adobe-hmac-sha256
SET av=1
SET te=connect

:: Settings from Media Selector page -
SET et=
SET fmta-token=
SET identifier=
SET mp=

rtmpdump -r "rtmp://%server%:1935/%application%?as=%as%&av=%av%&te=%te%&mp=%mp%&et=%et%&fmta-token=%fmta-token%" -a "%application%?as=%as%&av=%av%&te=%te%&mp=%mp%&et=%et%&fmta-token=%fmta-token%" -y "%identifier%" -o output.flv


Therefore if you encounter a problem with anything stated in my earlier posts in this thread, or elsewhere on this forum, the first thing to do is try making these changes -

1. Change bbcmedia.fcod.llnwd.net to bbcodspdns.fcod.llnwd.net

2. Change a1414/e3 to a5999/e1