Hi Adam. If the show is available on VOD and you have the recording: Go to the program page, each episode or event will have a drop down icon next to it. Select the icon to expand the list of available versions. Select the VOD version.
Recorded TV is replaced by VOD versions wherever available, which do include unskippable ads. We're aware you'd like the option to skip them. We'll pass your feedback to the team by visiting here: http://goo.gl/wZ6Q2m . Hope this helps!