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 From Autumn term 2003 BBC School Radio programmes will broadcast on the digital platforms of Radio 4 and many programmes will also be available as 'audio on demand'. This means that you can listen to programmes via the internet for 7 days following the transmission date. In order to take advantage of this service you'll need to have either RealOne Player or RealPlayer 8 installed. This software is available to download, free of charge.
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 Download RealOne Player
(Windows 98, Millenium Edition, 2000, NT 4.0 with Service Pack 4 or later, XP or Mac OS X.)
Download RealPlayer 8 or G2
(Windows 95, Windows NT 3.51, Windows 3.1, Mac OS 7.x/8.x, Linux, + others)
(Note: you cannot use other programmes, such as Windows Media Player or Quicktime, to listen to BBC programmes as the BBC currently only supports Real Players).
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Don't be put off by the long instructions - you only need to follow them once to have RealOne Player set up on your computer forever.
To get RealOne Player for free, follow these instructions:
1. Click on the link below.
Download RealOne Player
2. This takes you to a page where you need to register as a new customer (even though you're not buying anything). On the next page you will be asked for some details and to make a password. Complete the boxes, and make sure you remember your password - you will need it later!
3. On the following page, you should click on the link of the nearest location to you. Picking the nearest place should make your download quicker.
4. When you've clicked on the link it will bring up a file download box - this will begin saving the program to your computer. Select "Save this program to disk" and then "OK".
5. Another box pops up, which lets you choose where to save the program. From the "Save In" menu select "Desktop" (Saving it on the desktop means you'll be able to find it easily).
6. Click on save and the RealOne Player will start to download - it may take some time.
7. Once downloading has completed, double click on the file icon (a RealPlayer symbol) on your desktop. RealOne Player will begin to set up on your computer.
8. From here, follow the instructions that RealOne Player gives you - all you really need to do is skip through the screens by clicking on "Next" - though if you're feeling adventurous, you could change some of the settings - but make sure you know what you're doing!
9. Once it's finished installing, RealOne Player will start - from here you can close it down, and then click on the links to listen to audio and watch video - whenever RealOne Player is needed, it will automatically start!
10. For example, if you want to listen to a programme on Radio 4's Listen Again page, click on the Speaker icon, and you will hear the programme through your speakers.
11. If you get into difficulty, there are several places on the BBC web site to help you. There are some links below, but in the meantime here are two frequently asked questions:
Why can't I hear or see the Real media files from my PC at work?
Your company may have a 'firewall' to securely protect its internal data. Sometimes your company's 'proxy' settings may be set in such a way that they prevent external streaming sources from occuring. If this is the case, please contact the IT department of your company.
Why does the stream sometimes stop for a while or stutter?
Audio technology on the internet is still relatively new. The amount of information that can travel along the average telephone line is limited. This can cause a queue in the audio signal. Current streaming technology makes best efforts not to lose this information and holds or 'buffers' it until the line is clear to receive further information. This is why there is sometimes a stuttering or delaying effect when receiving a stream. |
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How to listen on digital radio
From autumn 2003 BBC School Radio programmes will be broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 digital services.
Transmissions begin at 0300 every Tuesday to Friday morning during term time, but note that you will not be able to tune in using a standard analogue radio set.
You can receive digital radio in two main ways: either with a DAB Digital Radio or by using the BBC's Freeview service (EPG no. 704) via a TV set.
Radio 4 digital is also available on digital satellite television (Sky) and digital cable television (NTL and Telewest). |
For further information visit:
BBC Digital Radio |
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