From: "Rich Gauszka" 

I see where Sky One just showed an adaption of Terry Pratchett's Discworld
'Hogfather'.  Of course they also announced the the Xmas themed Hogfather
would be out on DVD around Easter 

http://www.skyone.co.uk/hogfather/


"Adam" <""4thwormcastfromthemolehill\"{at}the
field.near the bridge"> wrote in message
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> http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/6194929.stm
>
> "Hundreds of episodes of BBC programmes will be made available on a
> file-sharing network for the first time, the corporation has announced.
>
> The move follows a deal between the commercial arm of the organisation,
> BBC Worldwide, and technology firm Azureus.
>
> The agreement means that users of Azureus' Zudeo software in the US can
> download titles such as Little Britain.
>
> Until now, most BBC programmes found on peer-to-peer file-sharing
> networks have been illegal copies.
>
> Beth Clearfield, vice president of program management and digital media
> at BBC Worldwide, said that the agreement was part of a drive to reach
> the largest audience possible.
>
> "We are very excited to partner with Azureus and make our content
> available through this revolutionary distribution model," she said.
>
> "
>
> "The new deal means that users of the software will be able to download
> high-quality versions of BBC programmes, including Red Dwarf, Doctor Who
> and the League of Gentleman. Classic series such as Fawlty Towers will
> also be available through a BBC "channel".
>
> The titles will be protected by digital rights management software to
> prevent the programmes being traded illegally on the internet. "
>
> Let's see how long the DRM lasts.
>
> Adam

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