BBC Radio Widget Changelog

What's new in BBC Radio Widget 4.7

Feb 27, 2015
  • Removed old urls, that the BBC had replaced with a recorded message
  • Added ability to change station list without updating the widget

New in BBC Radio Widget 4.61 (Feb 11, 2015)

  • Fixed overseas listening

New in BBC Radio Widget 4.6 (Feb 9, 2015)

  • Mac OS X 10.6 with Safari 4 (or greater) is now required
  • Added automated test file
  • Corrected stream uris
  • Disabled flash playback as no longer supported by BBC
  • Attempt to detect non-starting HTML5 streams and improve fallback to alternate streams

New in BBC Radio Widget 4.5 (Jun 16, 2014)

  • Added AAC/MP3 streaming for all stations (requires Mac OS X 10.6 with Safari 4 or later) - falls back to Flash where unavailable
  • Updated station listings
  • Schedules work again
  • Removed RealPlayer streams as they are no longer available
  • Compatibility fixes for Mac OS 10.4 and 10.5

New in BBC Radio Widget 4.21 (Jun 16, 2014)

  • Fixed to be compatible with recent BBC changes

New in BBC Radio Widget 4.20 (Mar 31, 2010)

  • Fixed regional schedules to work with BBC’s updated web pages.
  • Greatly improved schedule readability.
  • Fixed a possible issue with audio erroneously restarting on Dashboard exit.
  • Fixed some issues with daylight savings time and schedules.

New in BBC Radio Widget 4.11 (Sep 29, 2009)

  • Added new RealPlayer streams for national stations, after the BBC apparently changed their minds about removing them.
  • Fixed compatibility with Mac OS X 10.4.
  • Widget falls back to Flash if RealPlayer is selected but not installed.
  • (v4.1) Flash is now default for all stations.
  • (v4.1) Multiple copies of the widget can now be opened and operated independently, remembering the station each is set to.
  • (v4.1) Added option to open schedules at bbc.co.uk if fetching them fails.
  • (v4.1) Added Sussex and Surrey stations, and deleted Southern Counties.
  • (v4.1) Updates now shown on front of widget, and updater is now more regular, faster and more reliable.
  • Many, many bug fixes and internal changes.

New in BBC Radio Widget 4.03 (Aug 11, 2009)

  • Fixed an issue with the RP11 hack logic.
  • (v4.02) Fixed plugin detection.
  • Extended the network test timeout, to hopefully reduce false connection errors.
  • (v4.02) Disabled the RealPlayer 11 hack in Tiger, which doesn’t seem to need it.
  • (v4.02) Option-click play button now overrides connection and plugin tests (but that’s not recommended!).
  • (v4.02) More descriptive errors for schedule fetch on older systems.
  • (v4.02) New plist keys UseRPHack and DisableTests; see FAQ for more info.

New in BBC Radio Widget 4.02 (Aug 11, 2009)

  • Fixed plugin detection.
  • Extended the network test timeout, to hopefully reduce false connection errors.
  • Disabled the RealPlayer 11 hack in Tiger, which doesn’t seem to need it.
  • Option-click play button now overrides connection and plugin tests (but that’s not recommended!).
  • More descriptive errors for schedule fetch on older systems.
  • New plist keys UseRPHack and DisableTests; see FAQ for more info.

New in BBC Radio Widget 4.01 (Jun 22, 2009)

  • Fixed Five Live International streams (again).

New in BBC Radio Widget 4.0 (Jun 16, 2009)

  • Schedule info for virtually every station, inc. R4LW.
  • Workaround a RealPlayer bug to allow audio when Dashboard is closed.
  • Flash streaming option (option-click the "i" button).
  • Improved Safari 4 connection performance.
  • Changed some local radio stations to reflect recent rebranding.
  • Fixed some graphical issues.

New in BBC Radio Widget 3.41 (Apr 30, 2009)

  • Fixed Asian Network.

New in BBC Radio Widget 3.4 (Dec 22, 2008)

  • Fixed Five Live international streams (thanks Jon) and World Service stream (thanks Jonathan).
  • Added programme title to schedule tooltips.
  • Fixed a bug which could lead to graphical glitches in the schedule drawer when the scrollbar hid/appeared.
  • Fixed a bug which could lead to an infinite loop if the BBC API served unexpected content.
  • Various graphical fixes.
  • Smoother upgrade experience.

New in BBC Radio Widget 3.3 (Dec 1, 2008)

  • Fixed Five Live streams
  • Under-the-hood work to allow user selection of official logos (not yet completed)