ERROR CODE 8003 WHEN DOWNLOADING

I have purchased several series of tv shows from itunes over the past few years. I got a new macbook and logged into my itunes account on it to download previous tv show purchases. Whilst most episodes have downloaded fine there are a number that will not download. I get an ERROR CODE 8003 message telling me that the item could not be downloaded and that I should check my internet connection. I have no problem with my internet connection and other episodes download fine. I do not have any internet security that could block either.
Help!!

Hey bauralell,
Thanks for the question. The following resource outlines specific error messages related to iTunes Store connectivity, including the error message 8003:
iTunes: Advanced iTunes Store troubleshooting
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3297
"Error -50," "-5000," "8003," "8008," or "-42023"
These alerts occur due to timeouts or conflicts trying to write a file during download.
If you encounter this issue while while downloading something from the iTunes Store:
Delete your iTunes Downloads folder, located in:
Mac OS X:
   ~/Music/iTunes/iTunes Media/Downloads   Note: "iTunes Media" may appear as "iTunes Music. Also, the tilde (~) refers to your Home directory.
After locating your iTunes Downloads folder:
1. Quit iTunes.
2. Delete the Downloads folder on your computer.
3. Open iTunes.
4. Choose Store > Check for Available Downloads.
5. Enter your account name and password.
Thanks,
Matt M.

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