HT204291 an error occurred loading this content

Help - I'm in Singapore trying to play previously downloaded Bbc I player content through my apple tv. However I connect, ipad3 iPad 1, iPhone 4s and iPhone 5, whenever I click the airplay icon and select apple tv, I get the message "an error occurred loading this content apple tv iplayer please try later"
All the above devices work with AirPlay when I stream music or video, just I player that doesn't work. Same message every time regardless of the device. I've tried turning the apple tv off, restarting it and resetting it. The same with the various iPads and iPhones, shutting down all apps, restarting. Unloadeding and reloading I player, making sure its updated blah blah blah. Still doesn't work. As I live in a high rise I may find a use for the blasted useless (given the only reason I bought it) apple tv unit and lob it out the window!
I can see this has been an issue for many people after a short google search - however, have any of the multi billionaire brains at either apple or the Bbc actually fixed it? Frankly, when you buy a streaming device that doesn't stream, it's rather useless!
HELP ANYONE?

Hi Everyone,
hope this message finds you all in time. The recent Apple TV update 5.1 is terrible. Apple knows it is which is why (thankfully for some relentless user -I have no idea who but I believe it was under threat) they have allowed to sign 5.0.2 again which means you can downgrade your Apple TV 2 and 3 to a 5.0.2 version via iTunes. Who knows how long they will keep the window open but I have downgraded my ATV early this morning. I couldn't post this earlier because I was out all day but I am doing it now.
Here's how to do it:
1) Connect your ATV to your computer via a Mini USB (not included with ATV but included with many other electronic devices) - in order for your ATV to appear in iTunes you must FIRST plug the USB cable to your computer and ATV and only THEN plug the power cable.
2) Download your ipsw restore file from Apple.
5.0.2 (ATV 2): AppleTV2,1_5.0.2_9B830_Restore.ipsw
5.0.2 (ATV 3): AppleTV3,1_5.0.2_9B830_Restore.ipsw
3) In iTunes select yout ATV, hold SHIFT and click on Restore
4) Find and choose the downloaded IPSW file in the Open Dialog Box and hit Next
5) As long as Apple still signs that version the Restore process will begin and will take a few minutes to complete.
Enjoy!
raadore

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