Video Podcast Playback

Hi, downloaded an Extras episode from i-tunes which started to play ok and i was able to view the programme. When I went back to it a couple of days later the video would not play - I only had sound and a picture clip showing on screen. Also, as the podcasts played back the sound was jumping.
Any help appreciated, thanks.

Hi, thanks for your response. The setting was already as you said. The podcast disappears from the ipod once you have viewed even a little of it - even though i have it set to 'keep all episodes'. Couldn't check if the Extras episode was in the video section as it seems to have disappeared - it is showing in itunes under 'recently added' but i can't find it on my ipod. HELP please!

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