Surely, I mumbled out loud, someone could spider the BBC websites, download copies, and bundle them up in a big torrent file that we could share online, and save some important pieces of history.

Inevitably I wasn't the only person who had this idea: one ninja had already got cracking, the full download finished this morning, and they have posted it online here for your delight and assistance:

http://178.63.252.42/

Interestingly, as you will read when you get there, it cost a massive $3.99 to create this important historical archive, you can download it for free to keep the thing safe, and I strongly recommend you do so now, quickly, before some insightless person at the BBC activates lawyers to shut the thing down.

Also, I know the name of the person who did this, but she/he is an OUTLAW whose identity must remain secret. HOW EXCITING IS THAT! Like Robyn Hood or some shit.

Crowdsourced preservation in action!