The more iffy/grey area is that we are not allowed to purchase a copy within the EU when we are part of the EU and EU law clearly states:
The EU rules give you more rights when you purchase services abroad, for example:
shopping at a supermarket
buying products online
getting your hair cut
contracting a construction company to build or renovate your house
booking your holidays at a travel agency
hiring a lawyer.
For these types of services, and others, you have the right to buy from a service provider located in another EU country without
price discrimination
having the seller refuse to sell to you simply because you live in a different EU country.
taken from
http://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens...s/index_en.htm
I strenously suggest writing to BBC Watchdog.