BBC redoubles its Wii efforts with dedicated iPlayer channel

The BBCs iPlayer streaming video / radio service has been available on the Wii in the form of a browser-based app for some time now, but it looks like its now set to step up its game considerably with a full-fledged iPlayer Wii channel. Launching in the UK on November 18th, the new channel boasts a streamlined, Wii-friendly interface that was apparently the result of extensive testing, and includes a number of other smaller design touches, like some nifty background animations during radio programs, and some use of the Wiimotes rumble feature for added feedback. Best of all, the whole things completely free -- now, about that UK-only part...