full text of error:

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ERROR: Could not parse JSON PID info: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b093vftv.json
WARNING: Could not determine PID type (b093vftv). Trying to record PID directly.
INFO: Trying to download PID: b093vftv using type: tv
INFO: PID found in cache: b093vftv
Matches:
5356: Strike - The Cuckoo's Calling: Series 1 - Episode 1, BBC One, b093vftv
INFO: 1 matching programmes
WARNING: Could not parse programme metadata from http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b093vftv.json (Wide character in subroutine entry at C:\Program Files (x86)\get_iplayer\get_iplayer.pl line 4515.
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WARNING: No programmes are available for this PID with version(s): default
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version - 3.02-windows.0
win7
error returned after searching for show and clicking record.

You appear to be using get_iplayer outside the UK. Thread closed - see forum rules.