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The BBC iPlayer is a streaming television and radio service made available by the BBC. In addition to programming from the BBC, the platform also offers programs from broadcasters including ITV, Channel 4, and Channel 5.
Problems in the last 24 hours
The graph below depicts the number of iPlayer reports received over the last 24 hours by time of day. When the number of reports exceeds the baseline, represented by the red line, an outage is determined.
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Most Reported Problems
The following are the most recent problems reported by iPlayer users through our website.
- Buffering (38%)
- Crashing (33%)
- Playback Issues (13%)
- Sign in (8%)
- Video Quality (8%)
Live Outage Map
The most recent iPlayer outage reports came from the following cities:
| City | Problem Type | Report Time |
|---|---|---|
 York
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Sign in | 2 days ago |
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Manchester
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Crashing | 11 days ago |
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London
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Buffering | 14 days ago |
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London
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Video Quality | 14 days ago |
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Rochester
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Playback Issues | 16 days ago |
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Chelmsford
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Buffering | 17 days ago |
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iPlayer Issues Reports
Latest outage, problems and issue reports in social media:
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annie cj 🌿💚🌿🦋🌿🦎🌱🐸 (@cj_annie) reportedAnyone else having trouble with @BBCiPlayer loading tonight? It's trying to blame my Internet connection (which looks fine!)
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Cazzy Ford 🥦🥦🥕🥕 (@HolfordCarolyn) reported@bbceastenders @BBCOne @BBCiPlayer Awful awful episode and acting 😡
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alex teakle (@TeakleAlex) reported@bbctms @thehundred @BBCiPlayer I feel sorry for them all having to work on this wretched pantomime stuff so they can do the proper cricket
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Peach pie (@C25802878) reported@bbceastenders @BBCiPlayer Courtroom scenes were awful why is he not in the dock, he wouldn’t be standing next to his barrister, his solicitor is randomly at the back of the room addressing the Judge when he wouldn’t be allowed to as there’s a barrister.. definitely get a legal advisor to assist next time
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Peter Rossiter (@RosieandJim18) reported@bbceastenders @BBCOne @BBCiPlayer Terrible episode, terrible acting and terrible storyline, not realistic and just plain boring !
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Ruby Singh 🇪🇺 💙💛 (@rubyksingh) reported@bbceastenders @BBCiPlayer Therapy didn’t work obvs.
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Barry Wall (@HeadWarriorTWM) reported@sinton_alison @BBCiPlayer I did. It was like watching a car crash in slow motion
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Gelasius Corbin (@crabshank) reportedThe worst thing about watching the World Cup on catch-up is how long it takes them to upload the matches @ITVX @BBCiPlayer
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Lorraine (@LORRAIN25481106) reported@bbceastenders @BBCOne @BBCiPlayer As long as it’s doesn’t include those twins and Oscar….bloody awful actors and storylines. They’ve ruined this soap for months.
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The lefty Interrogator (@Mathieson4426) reportedWill you sort your ******* iplayer coverage out. Bloody awful, whem ypu tell peopleto change channel and dpnt actually change the programme. Do you talk to each other? @bbctennis @BBCiPlayer
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Dave (@PremierKickk) reported@bbceastenders @BBCiPlayer Those awful story TikTok ads were less cringe than the Honey Bea segments on today’s ep
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Ciaran Wallace💙 (@oldbencjw) reportedWatching some of these World Cup highlights from previous tournaments on #bbciplayer you realise how awful David Seaman was for #England #FIFAWorldCup
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Tom (@tomwhujones) reported@bbceastenders @BBCiPlayer Well at least this storyline was consistent, consistently terrible, EE has had some bad storylines over the years but this one could be top of the pile, whoever wrote this should 1st in line at the job centre tomorrow morning.
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s h a b s 🌷 🦚 🫖 (@sukeve_xo) reported@bbceastenders @BBCiPlayer Obsessed with Eve protecting her family. This feud is iconic but I'm so confused with what Nicolas problem is. What a doof door
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Socialism with Scottish Green Characteristics (@ABhratachDhubh) reported@bbcquestiontime @BBCiPlayer @BBCNews I hope terrible things happen to everyone involved in this.
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MyboyAustie🌟 (@AustinsSatnin) reportedElvis wasn't enlisted in the army after the trouble performance that didn't happen So thats another inaccuracy 4 years on @BBCiPlayer #AustinButler #Elvis2022
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Cazzy Ford 🥦🥦🥕🥕 (@HolfordCarolyn) reported@bbceastenders @BBCOne @BBCiPlayer Awful awful episode and acting 😡 😢
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Chuck (@ChuckIOM) reported@BobFranklin3 @ttracesofficial @BBCiPlayer No one is “making” me do anything. I know a lot of followers love the IOM, old motorcycles and the TT races, it’s of interest to them. If it’s not for you, no issue, dont watch it😎🇮🇲
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carDan Seekings (@DanSeekings1) reported@bbceastenders @BBCiPlayer @bbceastenders is now confirmed Ben Wadley caused a big problem for Michelle Ryan and gave her an ultimatum.
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Idris (@idrisamihere) reported@bbcpress @boyz_allowed @BBCiPlayer It's an awful programme though lol
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Mick minas your host with the most (@MOVIESTVMAD) reported@bbceastenders @BBCiPlayer So do prison storylines work? Yes I think that ***** den in prison was sensational and having nick cotton there to was genius it seems there trying to repeat that vibe there just not talented enough to pull it off Adam is doing great but it isn't enough
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Ammejo 🇬🇧 (@ammejo1) reported@bbclaurak @BBCiPlayer @BBCOne You shouldn't be able to work for the BBC because you are not impartial. This is why I detest the BBC
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HERO (@HeroKenFlatt) reported@bbceastenders @BBCOne @BBCiPlayer Awful.
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Leon El ⚫️&⚪️ (@Leon88ElB) reported@bbceastenders @BBCOne @BBCiPlayer The worst episode I've seen in years.
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NickelodeonLover (@DanielO04532942) reported@catillo596 @BBCiPlayer Anybody got a link so I don’t have to sign in to BBC iPlayer?
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Westie (@Wee_Westie29) reported@bbceastenders @BBCOne @BBCiPlayer Jack giving Max some brotherly advice. Given Jack’s relationship history, he knows what he’s talking about and he’s right: Max needs to fix it as he’s got a lot to deal with . #Eastenders
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The Third Doctor? (@Tardis_Type_40) reported@BBCBargainHunt @BBCiPlayer Q.Ever wondered what your pet is thinking? A. Yes, not another of these awful recycled repeats compilation no one likes!
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Luca (@MonthOfSundaes) reportedWatching #DearEngland and impressed again by what a stifling, awful handicap the British sports and news media is for anyone trying to make a difference. Top telly, this, tho'... #bbciplayer
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Karl Burdekin (@karlburdekin84) reported@BBCBargainHunt @BBCiPlayer Been rattling all last week for my bargain hunt fix. Wot a talent that is 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍
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… (@LiverIron99) reported@bbceastenders @BBCOne @BBCiPlayer Reeks of den watts 2.0 So desperate to relieve the glory days forgetting all the actual character work that went into why max and Stacey worked