Upgrading iphone 3gs to iOS 4.3 option not available. Only to iOS5

I want to upgrade 3gs to iOS 4.3 but iTune now only shows option for iOS 5. But I don't think 3gs can handle it..
Is there any way to get iOS 4.3 ? because then it will allow me view video streaming via bbc iplayer or Sky Go apps.

Apple only allows upgrading to the most current version, there is no reason to upgrade to a previous release.

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