ITunes hasn't downloaded an SD version of my 1080p TV show, so I am unable to watch on my MacBook.

I am a UK customer, and last night I purchased Top Gear India Special on my iPad, and I chose to download the 1080p version. I'm just wondering why iTunes hasn't downloaded an SD version as well as the HD version, like it always has done previously? I am unable to watch the India Special on my MacBook as iTunes says "This movie requires QuickTime, which is not supported by this version of iTunes."
Thanks in advance.

tommsamurai wrote:
...I'm just wondering why iTunes hasn't downloaded an SD version as well as the HD version, like it always has done previously?...
With the introduction of 1080p videos, there has been a change in the HD/SD downloads.  "When you purchase an HD video on a supported device or computer, only HD video will be downloaded. To download the SD version, you need to download the video again from your Purchased page. Conversely, if you purchase an HD video on an unsupported device, the SD version will be downloaded. Then, you will need to download the HD version from your Purchased page."
See iTunes: Purchasing and viewing HD videos, http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3209
"Some movies may not be available from iTunes in the Cloud. These movies, if purchased in HD, will download both the HD and SD versions for you to sync to your compatible iPod and iOS devices."  http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4095

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