Listening To Bbc 5 Over The Net

[Steele404]

Im trying to stream live BBC 5 radio thru the internet so I can listen to the euro 2008 live. Anyone know how this can be done? since the BBC official website blocks live stream outside the UK.

If this is not possible or morally wrong, what other English-speaking stations you guys recommend?

[thecatman]

I don't think it's possible to get any of the BBC air channels online. I think it's illegal to do so, I guess that's why it's blocked. You may be able to get other stations though as I can get Capital Radio through my internet, just a pity they aren't doing football commentry as these Thai guys are doing my head in

Edited June 9, 2008 by thecatman

[srs]

You need a VPN service like swissvpn but for UK.

I don't know if that is illegal.

But even if you can manage to listen to the stream you are going to have difficulties in synchronizing audio and video.

I tried it with a German radio commentary (which is by the way available everywhere). The audio is way too slow.

I don't know why it is legal for a German radio station to broadcast the audio worldwide and for the British it is not.

But I am pretty sure that you won't find another radio station in UK other than BBC to have the rights to do anything with the EURO 2008.

[EastSaxCol]

I seriously cant stand the Thai commentaries of the Euro 2008!!

I'd sooner listen to football commentaries in double-Dutch than be subject to Alan Green.

[Prakanong]

I don't think it's possible to get any of the BBC air channels online. I think it's illegal to do so, I guess that's why it's blocked. You may be able to get other stations though as I can get Capital Radio through my internet, just a pity they aren't doing football commentry as these Thai guys are doing my head in

You can get a lot of the BBC Channels online but some specific content is blocked such as the Euro in the OP and the Premiership plus some other sports events where they do not have therights to broadcast it outside the UK.

I listen to Radio 5 live quite often at work when doing reports etc for news shows etc.

[Steele404]

What about SBS from australia? anyone listening to that? I cant seem to find the stream link from SBS live coverage on the euro 2008

[george]

I'm not into sports, but http://www. tvuplayer.com [where its legal] will make u happy

[Steele404]

Damnnn, that works like a charm!!!!! Thanks for the link george, but it's actually tvunetworks.com

Decent video quality too!!!!!

Got loads of channels to watch including the EURO 2008 w/ english commentaries

you saved my day!!

[phuketchap]

What about SBS from australia? anyone listening to that? I cant seem to find the stream link from SBS live coverage on the euro 2008

SBS dont broadcast online, but you are right to try as they are broadcasting commentary for EURO 08. Just u need a world reciever!

[phuketchap]

I don't think it's possible to get any of the BBC air channels online. I think it's illegal to do so, I guess that's why it's blocked. You may be able to get other stations though as I can get Capital Radio through my internet, just a pity they aren't doing football commentry as these Thai guys are doing my head in

Sometimes the BBC world service covers matches. I listened to their commentary for the opening game but the time lag was about 15 seconds and got real annoying.

[scyriacus]

I'm not into sports, but http://www.tvuplayer.com [where its legal] will make u happy

thank u so very much, george! that's what the community is looking for, deserves and desperatelly needs: LINKS to valuable info and programs and facts and chances..........keep that spirit!

[colino]

glad that its sorted and thanks George for a great link

If its on Thai tv just get a tv that is bilingual and hit the button

[Jimjim]

glad that its sorted and thanks George for a great link

If its on Thai tv just get a tv that is bilingual and hit the button

Earlier reports said the English was not available on the second audio track as the stations are not providing it.