Do you have a smartphone? Is that what they call iPhones and that new Nokia Xpress thing? I’m such a technological retard, that it’s a wonder I get a single article up in a day. Anyway, if you’ve got one of those posh phones that you can get the proper internet on, you might be glad to know that the BBC are streaming shows live and specially designed for you. TV Scoop reader, and Tweeter @nightsun73, gave me the nod about Auntie’s newest offshoot. Even though it’s still in beta (which essentially means it could still be a bit glitchy), the BBC Live TV service will enable you to watch a selection of TV channels, including One, Two and BBC News (and some BBC radio stations) live over a Wi-Fi connection. There’ll be no need to install any applications or anything like that. Just hit the button and go.

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Register Hardware, who I shamelessly stole this article from, say: “Currently the service only works over a Wi-Fi connection and broadcasts a 176 x 144 image, but the broadcaster hopes to extend Live TV out to 3G networks and to add more channels during the coming months.

This new service works with the Android G1 and Nokia N Series. Register Hardware tried to access via an iPhone, but it didn’t work. It’s only a matter of time before it does I reckon. Most importantly though, is the fact that, this could enable you to do some seriously pro-skiving at the office you work at! Plug in the headphones, disappear to the toilets for half an hour and watch telly! That’s a gift that keeps giving is that!

Of course, if you don’t own a full colour TV licence, then you shouldn’t go anywhere near this as it’s well illegal. Right? Right? If you’re reading this on your iPhone or whatever, click here to get access to iPlayer. Click here for FAQs.