BBC to launch iPlayer worldwide from 2011

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Ex-pats and other global fans of BBC programmes will be able to view iPlayer in 2011, although they may have to pay for the privilege

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Today the Corporation has confirmed to The Daily Telegraph that iPlayer will be rolled out internationally from 2011.

"Our research has shown there is an international audience of British TV fans who frequently watch TV online – and we are excited about rolling out our iPlayer VoD [video on demand] service to meet and grow this demand," says Luke Bradley-Jones, MD of Global iPlayer.

Many popular BBC TV shows, such as Top Gear and Doctor Who, have a large following outside the UK.

John Smith, chief executive of BBC Worldwide, says he has still to decide whether to fund the international service through advertising or as a pay-per-view service with fees up to $10 per show. A subscription model might also be considered.

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