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--pid-recursive does not work on some series #489

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Do not file a bug report if you are using get_iplayer outside the UK. If you do, your report will be ignored.

  • I am not using get_iplayer outside the UK

Do not file a bug report if you are using get_iplayer with a VPN or proxy from any location, including the UK. If you do, your report will be ignored.

  • I am not using get_iplayer with a VPN or proxy from any location, including the UK

Search the repository (search field at top left) to see if a report already exists for the bug in the issue tracker. Do not create a duplicate report. Duplicate reports will be ignored.

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Review recent open and closed entries in the issue tracker to see if a report already exists for the bug. Do not create a duplicate report. Duplicate reports will be ignored.

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Ensure that you are using get_iplayer 3.35 or higher. If not, your report will be ignored.

  • I am using get_iplayer 3.35 or higher

Identify the operating system and version where get_iplayer demonstrates the bug

Linux, Fedora 6.12.10-200.fc41.x86_64

Provide a clear and concise description of the bug. Do not paste get_iplayer output or screenshots into the field below. If you do, your report will be ignored.

Outline

Firstly want to say how grateful we are for this tool.
We're getting a problem with downloading series.

Example Series

Here is an example of the series that I'm trying to download:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00jzygg/horrible-histories-series-1-episode-2?seriesId=b00sp0m1

Command

get_iplayer --pid b00sp0m1 --pid-recursive --subtitles

Output

get_iplayer v3.35
  Copyright (C) 2008-2010 Phil Lewis, 2010- get_iplayer contributors
  This program comes with ABSOLUTELY NO WARRANTY; for details use --warranty.
  This is free software, and you are welcome to redistribute it under certain
  conditions; use --conditions for details.


INFO: 0 total programmes

Expected Behaviour

Should have located 14 episodes in the series and downloaded them (with subtitles).

Many thanks.

Provide the PID or URL of the programme you are attempting to download, if applicable. Provide the PID or URL for only one programme.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00jzygg/horrible-histories-series-1-episode-2?seriesId=b00sp0m1

Provide the complete get_iplayer command line that demonstrates the bug. Do not truncate or excerpt the command. If you do, your report will be ignored. If you are using the Web PVR, list the steps necessary to reproduce the bug, in as much detail as possible.

get_iplayer --pid b00sp0m1 --pid-recursive --subtitles
get_iplayer v3.35
Copyright (C) 2008-2010 Phil Lewis, 2010- get_iplayer contributors
This program comes with ABSOLUTELY NO WARRANTY; for details use --warranty.
This is free software, and you are welcome to redistribute it under certain
conditions; use --conditions for details.

INFO: 0 total programmes

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iplayer.log

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