Why can't I see recorded programmes

[roxeth]

I understand that programs are recorded on the local hard drive. Why is it then that when the VM service is not accessible I cannot watch what is already recorded?

[japitts]

You've posted in the general chatter board and you will probably get a better answer from a post in the TV-specific boards, but rather than asking you to create a duplicate post...

Which TV box do you have? If you're not sure, check here 

What happens when you try to watch a recorded programme? Do you get any error codes or messages?

[Roger_Gooner]

You can watch your recorded programmes even if the box is disconnected from the coaxial cable.

[japitts]

There's too many variables here to advise further without a response from the OP, but....

I wonder if @roxeth  doesn't actually have recordings but "bookmarks" to VoD programmes.

These look & feel like recordings by design....

[roxeth]

I have a Tivo box.  Can't recall the details now.  Just know that I tried to view a recorded program but couldn't.