Is the average TV show on BD 25mbps or higher?

[SJcaped]

I was under the impression that TV shows that are transfered to BD were 1080i+17mbps approx, but I now get the feeling that they "might" typically be up to 30mbps or higher, for example Dexter.....200mins on a 50gig BD disc.

Speaking of Dexter, does anyone know if it's being released in Australia on BD?

[Rusty100]

Originally Posted by SJcaped

I was under the impression that TV shows that are transfered to BD were 1080i+17mbps approx, but I now get the feeling that they "might" typically be up to 30mbps or higher, for example Dexter.....200mins on a 50gig BD disc.

Speaking of Dexter, does anyone know if it's being released in Australia on BD?

Season 4 is coming out here, but the earlier seasons still haven't popped up anywhere. I ordered my Season 1 from the US though, I'll pick up 4 when it's out here.

[SJcaped]

I want s2&3

[SJcaped]

"""don't let the 18MBPS bit-rate"""

Glee season one is only 18mbps

[McCrutchy]

Originally Posted by SJcaped

I was under the impression that TV shows that are transfered to BD were 1080i+17mbps approx, but I now get the feeling that they "might" typically be up to 30mbps or higher, for example Dexter.....200mins on a 50gig BD disc.

This is not necessarily the case for American productions, which are often re-mastered for 1080p on BD and can, as you say, have higher bit rates and superior A/V than their 1080i HD broadcasts.