i like several other email bbc once the dl went down well the responded
Dear Jason
Thank you for your email to the BBC.
I am sorry you were unhappy with the BBC's decision to stop further downloads of
the 'Top Gear' programme being made available on www.finalgear.com.
If I may explain, the BBC has NOT asked for the site to be closed down, merely
that the downloads section be removed as this is an infringement of the BBC's
rights.
The site www.finalgear.com is primarily intended for, and used by, non-UK
residents. Those who live in the UK are able to watch Top Gear on a regular
basis, as long as they own TV Licence (which every individual must purchase for
a fee in order to watch TV).
Non licence-fee payers do not have the right to see any BBC programme unless it
is provided by a legitimate source. The BBC is funded by UK residents and
depends on sales of programmes overseas to continue the high level of programme
investment. It would simply be unfair on the licence-fee payers if the non
payers were able to watch BBC programmes also.
I recognise your frustration but even if the programme does not air outside the
UK that is no defence for offering unauthorised downloads. The BBC is not
singling out www.finalgear.com. The Brand Protection teams at BBC and BBC
Worldwide Ltd monitor the web and take appropriate action against any site that
offers material that infringes the rights of BBC and BBC Worldwide.
If you would like 'Top Gear' to be shown in BBC America, you can contact them
via the following website:
http://www.bbcamerica.com/about/contactus.jsp
Once again, thank you for taking the time to contact us with the strength of
your concerns.
Regards
Paul Wheeler
BBC Information
Dear Jason
Thank you for your email to the BBC.
I am sorry you were unhappy with the BBC's decision to stop further downloads of
the 'Top Gear' programme being made available on www.finalgear.com.
If I may explain, the BBC has NOT asked for the site to be closed down, merely
that the downloads section be removed as this is an infringement of the BBC's
rights.
The site www.finalgear.com is primarily intended for, and used by, non-UK
residents. Those who live in the UK are able to watch Top Gear on a regular
basis, as long as they own TV Licence (which every individual must purchase for
a fee in order to watch TV).
Non licence-fee payers do not have the right to see any BBC programme unless it
is provided by a legitimate source. The BBC is funded by UK residents and
depends on sales of programmes overseas to continue the high level of programme
investment. It would simply be unfair on the licence-fee payers if the non
payers were able to watch BBC programmes also.
I recognise your frustration but even if the programme does not air outside the
UK that is no defence for offering unauthorised downloads. The BBC is not
singling out www.finalgear.com. The Brand Protection teams at BBC and BBC
Worldwide Ltd monitor the web and take appropriate action against any site that
offers material that infringes the rights of BBC and BBC Worldwide.
If you would like 'Top Gear' to be shown in BBC America, you can contact them
via the following website:
http://www.bbcamerica.com/about/contactus.jsp
Once again, thank you for taking the time to contact us with the strength of
your concerns.
Regards
Paul Wheeler
BBC Information
