How do I reset QuickTime as my media default player?

Hi,
I just installed RealPlayer 10, which I only use for watching BBC News clips.
Unfortunately, it has set itself up as my default player. How do I reset QuickTime as my default player?
I've already been into Real Player preferences and deselected the media types I DO NOT want it to play as default, but it persists in playing them as default anyway!!!
And I've tried uninstalling it and re-downloading it, but each time it just defaults to my default player!
If there is any other way to view BBC News clips on the BBC website, other than using Real Player (or, super worst case scenario) Windows Media Player, please let me know.
If not, how do I get QuickTime to be my default player whilst having RealPlayer for ONLY what I want!!!!!!?
Your wisdom and guidance will be gratefully received!
Cheers,
Martin

*Setting QT as default player:*
Open QT
In the Get Info window, scroll down to "Open with:"
Select QT for the files that you want to open.
Click the "Change All..." button if you want to "Use this application to open all documents like this.”
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You did not provide a link to the specific BBC page. So I went over to http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/videoandaudio/default.stm & noted that you have a choice of players---WMP or RP.
Since you do not want to use RP any longer, your only other alternative would be to use Flip4Mac if the page you were on gave you the same options.

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