Anyone Else Having Problems Loading The Bbc Website?

[livingthedream]

Just lately whenever I try load the BBC.co.uk homepage its really really slow loading...up to five minutes to load. Its the same in Explorer, Firefox and Chrome. I have no problems whatsoever with my setup, I have a fast ADSL connection and all other webpages load in an instant. I thought at first that they might be working on the site, but this has been going on for two days now. Its frustrating as I usually listen to Radio 2 whilst checking out the world news.

Just wondered if anyone else is experiencing the same problem.

[apetley]

Nearly the same problem as yourself.

If it is slow sometimes hitting reload speeds up the process.

[a269652]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/ loads fine for me using firefox & a 3mb connection

[webfact]

Loads very fast with all major browsers. 2mb connection from BKK

[nookiebear]

Haven't encountered any problems using GPRS & Firefox............

[livingthedream]

Just tried to load from scratch again, the same problem..about three -four minutes to load, clicked on a link and its still loading ...hitting refresh didn't help. Opened another website in a new tab ..Sky News - loaded almost instantly.

Strange.

[webfact]

Just tried to load from scratch again, the same problem..about three -four minutes to load, clicked on a link and its still loading ...hitting refresh didn't help. Opened another website in a new tab ..Sky News - loaded almost instantly.

Strange.

which ISP?

[webfact]

try a tracert and check if a problem shows up.

[ignis]

I use this http://www.bbc.co.uk/?ok

Just clicked on it.... it opened instantly

[rak sa_ngop]

I tried loading the BBC homepage and it took quite a while (about 20 secs.) However after about 10 secs I also tried loading a BBC programme page from the site (bookmarked) and that loaded within 2 secs, even before the home page finished loading Strange!!!

[bojo]

I use this http://www.bbc.co.uk/?ok

Just clicked on it.... it opened instantly

I tried your link, but got fed up waiting, same with IE and firefox, got bored waiting. Email wouldn't open this morning also.

Regards Bojo

[livingthedream]

Webfact, I am using TT&T Maxnet, currently running at 10Mbps. As I mentioned its just the BBC site that is unresponsive.

All other sites are loading instantly. Many thanks for the advice.

Intresting to note that not all users are having problems with this site. Guess I'll just try later.

[KhunDave]

Having the same problem with Radio Four here in CM the past hour. Will not open at all on Maxnet with IE or Firefox

Edited July 16, 2009 by KhunDave

[imaderbyfan]

Webfact, I am using TT&T Maxnet, currently running at 10Mbps. As I mentioned its just the BBC site that is unresponsive.

All other sites are loading instantly. Many thanks for the advice.

Intresting to note that not all users are having problems with this site. Guess I'll just try later.

Same problems with BBC mate.

Was fine up until about a week ago.

Seems like we have one common denominator though.

I also use TT&T, so it looks like they are the problem.

[webfact]

Webfact, I am using TT&T Maxnet, currently running at 10Mbps. As I mentioned its just the BBC site that is unresponsive.

All other sites are loading instantly. Many thanks for the advice.

Intresting to note that not all users are having problems with this site. Guess I'll just try later.

Same problems with BBC mate.

Was fine up until about a week ago.

Seems like we have one common denominator though.

I also use TT&T, so it looks like they are the problem.

why not run a tracert on the site? It might give a hint why this happens.

[nickee]

Just lately whenever I try load the BBC.co.uk homepage its really really slow loading...up to five minutes to load. Its the same in Explorer, Firefox and Chrome. I have no problems whatsoever with my setup, I have a fast ADSL connection and all other webpages load in an instant. I thought at first that they might be working on the site, but this has been going on for two days now. Its frustrating as I usually listen to Radio 2 whilst checking out the world news.

Just wondered if anyone else is experiencing the same problem.

I had same problem for a few weeks.

Just downloaded Flash Player 10 latest update and all ok.

Let me know if it works for you.

[keyjor]

Same

I use my laptop with wi fi in my apartment and sometimes cannot load BBC news/sport at all.

Just returned to my house in the village where I have TOT broad on my desktop and both load up instantly.

Strange one this. At least I am not the only one.