As expected, The BBC has launched a version of its iPlayer catch-up TV service for the iPhone and iPod Touch.

This is the first time the hugely popular download TV service has been extended to mobile devices. iPhone and Touch users will be able to stream programmes via Wi-Fi from the Net. No airwaves reception though.

Anthony Rose on the BBC Internet blog said:

“To play BBC programmes on your iPhone or iPod touch, you’ll need to be online via a Wi-Fi broadband connection (the iPhone’s EDGE connectivity is too slow for streaming video). BBC iPlayer on iPhone is a beta version right now, so if you find some programmes aren’t available on iPhone or you get the occasional oddity… yep, we’re working on it.”

While it’s annoying that the iPhone is a vastly overpriced non-3G device, it’s useful that the Beeb has a deal with The Cloud to offer online content from the BBC for free at its 7,500 hotspots.-Martin Lynch

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