Trying to link our mac to the tv

I have looked everywhere but cannot find exactly what we need. We would love to link our mac up with our tv so that we can watch the bbc iplayer and dvds on the screen instead of huddling round the computer but I am very confused as to which leads we need. The mac is a Power PC G5. The TV is a panasonic quintrix and about 3 years old.
Alternatively is it possible to link my iphone up with the telly easily with any cables that are widely available or do I have to order the specific cable from apple?
Thanks!

Hello,
If your G5 has a DVI port, go here: http://computer-tricks.blogspot.com/2008/01/connect-your-mac-to-tv.html
As for the iPhone, go here: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1454
You don't have to order the video adapter or iPhone cables from Apple directly, but their prices are better then Amazon in most cases.
Carolyn

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