We have blogged before about BBC's plans to make its content available through the so-called Internet Media Player (IMP). The PVR Blog now points to a more detailed description of the services as it was presented by Sara Watkins, Executive Producer, Broadband, BBC New Media at an AIGA meeting in London.

The most significant revelations were concerning the protection of the content. All content will be DRM'd, only available for a limited period time, once downloaded. As expected, it will also only be available to UK broadband users. In a break with the BBC's long-standing support of Real, Microsoft DRM will be used for the technical trial, but it appears that no final decision has been made.

As was known previously, the EPG (Electronic Programming Guide) will cover fourteen days; seven looking forward and seven backward. The programs that have been broadcasted will be downloadable to the computer simply by clicking on them. A preview of a piece can be watched before committing to download a complete show.