BBC launched an app for the iPad five months ago and now they have made the iPlayer available on the iPhone and iPod Touch. The iPlayer app is a video-on-demand subscription service that gives international access to BBC programs across the world.

Research In Motion Limited (NASDAQ:RIMM) CEO Mike Lazaridis does not like being asked about his stance about India. The government in India made heavy security demands from Research In Motion’s secure message and e-mail networks to counter terrorism. Lazaridis ended a recent BBC interview when being pressed about the security issues overseas. Below is what he said in regards to the situation:

The Matrix lead actor Keanu Reeves addressed the Sad Keanu Internet meme in an interview with the BBC. This past October he said he wasn’t mad at all about it and he still has the same sentiments today. He said that it is in good clean fun. Below is the video interview:

The BBC is going to launch a subscription-based iPad application for their iPlayer service very soon. What makes this even more interesting is that they are launching it in the U.S. first rather than in the United Kingdom. “The U.S. is likely to get its hands on the app first, some time in the middle of next year,” states the Register. “If successful, BBC Worldwide — the broadcaster’s money-making division — will extend it to other areas.” The subscription prices are not yet known. [The Register]

Top Gear is a popular TV show about motor vehicles.  The show started in 1977 as a motor magazine show, but it has evolved into a program with humor and visual style.  The show will begin its 13th season on BBC AMERICA on January 25th at 8PM Central Time.  If you do not have access to BBC AMERICA, each episode of the season will be available on iTunes for download on Tuesdays, the day after the broadcast.

The Season 11 and 12 DVD will be released on January 12th.  On the website BBCAmerica.com/TopGear, BBC IS HAVING A WEEK LONG DVD GIVEAWAY.  CHECK IT OUT NOW!  And stay tuned on Pulse2.  We have more to offer through our partnership later this month.  Check back on January 25th.

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