It seems like they're working on it (iPad only, by the looks of it): http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2011/mar/02/bbc-global-iplay...
You're right, though, ad-supported iPlayer isn't feasible.
It seems like they're working on it (iPad only, by the looks of it): http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2011/mar/02/bbc-global-iplay...
You're right, though, ad-supported iPlayer isn't feasible.