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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.

  • 44% Buffering (44%)
  • 31% Crashing (31%)
  • 15% Playback Issues (15%)
  • 5% Sign in (5%)
  • 5% Video Quality (5%)

Live Outage Map

The most recent iPlayer outage reports came from the following cities:

CityProblem TypeReport Time
Rochester Playback Issues 17 hours ago
Chelmsford Buffering 1 day ago
Hemel Hempstead Buffering 6 days ago
London Crashing 10 days ago
Township of Evan Sign in 27 days ago
Southampton Crashing 1 month ago
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iPlayer Issues Reports

Latest outage, problems and issue reports in social media:

  • pgsaunders
    P (@pgsaunders) reported

    @Defendthewest17 And on @BBCiPlayer So brilliant that it makes me sad. BBC refuses to make anything as intelligent. Current documentaries treat us as idiots. Beauty is overridden now in favour of edgy camera work, etc.

  • HeadWarriorTWM
    Barry Wall (@HeadWarriorTWM) reported

    @sinton_alison @BBCiPlayer I did. It was like watching a car crash in slow motion

  • LouloAndStitch
    Lou 🇯🇲 🫢🫳🏾 (@LouloAndStitch) reported

    @bbcquestiontime @BBCiPlayer @BBCNews This is terrible and you should feel bad. What a ******* waste of licensees money, a blight on the planet, and stain on the already worthless brand of QT and the BBC. A plague on both your houses

  • QuimHarry
    Harry (@QuimHarry) reported

    @PaulHeatonSolo @BBCTwo @BBCiPlayer I thought something terrible had happened when I saw the TV guide 🙏

  • CathyHiya
    . (@CathyHiya) reported

    @bbclaurak @BBCOne @BBCiPlayer Hope you asked her about the video Laura where she shut down everyone by saying there was no issue with the funds

  • Grokton
    Andrew (@Grokton) reported

    @dnmcg @BBCiPlayer Hi! Spotted a UI bug on Red Dwarf. The page says "Available until Sat", but clicking the "?" help icon next to it just gives an "Oops, something went wrong" error page. Just flagging the broken link/incorrect countdown for your tech team!

  • marieaire
    🍭Minty Claire🌿 (@marieaire) reported

    @BeanuiUait @bbceastenders @BBCiPlayer Glad she’s naked in a trunk. What the hell is her problem. Trying to prove her superiority over Cindy? It’s really disgusting and viewers don’t think it’s cool or funny. Just pathetic ugliness

  • Daz_Gizmo
    Daz 💯 Make Tweeting Great Again 💙 (@Daz_Gizmo) reported

    @DazzMetalFlame @bbceastenders @BBCiPlayer The main problem was the lack of emotion with the cast knowing Honey was missing and held hostage. Diabolical...

  • brianwhelanhack
    Brian Whelan (@brianwhelanhack) reported

    @bbcquestiontime @BBCiPlayer @BBCNews awful slop. but also, three of those guests would never have got onto a show like yours during their lifetimes

  • Tender1933
    IlleagleTender1933 (@Tender1933) reported

    @BBCSport @BBCiPlayer @BBCSounds The worst World Cup commentary ever! It sucks!

  • MrsLScotland
    Sheila (@MrsLScotland) reported

    @BBCiPlayer Please help half way through New Tricks and it’s disappeared have you dropped off the programmes?

  • Daz_Gizmo
    Daz 💯 Make Tweeting Great Again 💙 (@Daz_Gizmo) reported

    @bbceastenders @BBCiPlayer Tonight has to be the worst ever episode, both in the script and acting.

  • BarryTCks
    Barry Ticks (@BarryTCks) reported

    @bbceastenders @BBCOne @BBCiPlayer There is going to be trouble brewing for that family and residence soon, we all know what eddie is like.

  • 2hrTV
    CharlesWynfordLodge (@2hrTV) reported

    @bbcquestiontime @BBCiPlayer @BBCNews And you thinking this is cool, or amusing, or appropriate is part of the problem. It's bloody dreadful.

  • WTM_TTF
    WeTheMany (@WTM_TTF) reported

    @bbcquestiontime @BBCiPlayer @BBCNews You just failed to call out the real problem with AI while committing the same problem yourselves stealing intellectual property.

  • IbbertsonS80960
    Stuart Ibbertson (@IbbertsonS80960) reported

    @bbceastenders @BBCiPlayer it was Chelsea fault telling a 4 year old to go home on his own she is one selfish and irresponsibly she a terrible mother

  • MorrisBrightMBE
    Morris Bright MBE (@MorrisBrightMBE) reported

    Wandered into @BBCiPlayer and comedy series Ann Droid. Not said this for an awful long time about a new sitcom...I actually rather liked it. A premise that becomes more plausible every year and Sue Johnson, not a comedienne, an actress who does great comedy. I'll stick with it.

  • Brian73789347
    Brian (@Brian73789347) reported

    @Janekelly25 @BBCiPlayer At least it is not a picture of a gazelle. Hopefully the adaptation was done by someone more willing to familiarise themselves with the work.

  • idrisamihere
    Idris (@idrisamihere) reported

    @bbcpress @boyz_allowed @BBCiPlayer It's an awful programme though lol

  • MelvinJCain
    Tyke on a bike (@MelvinJCain) reported

    @BBCiPlayer U assume you don’t want you licence payers to use iplayer. I have watched it for years. Now it’s telling me to log in, log in. It’s not the correct password I create new password. Still cannot login The sooner the BBC loses its charter the better.

  • PremierKickk
    Dave (@PremierKickk) reported

    @bbceastenders @BBCiPlayer Those awful story TikTok ads were less cringe than the Honey Bea segments on today’s ep

  • marieaire
    🍭Minty Claire🌿 (@marieaire) reported

    @bbceastenders @BBCOne @BBCiPlayer This funeral show was extremely well done. Not too sobby…well acted and well written. Thank you for a good show. On the other hand..the stupid car bet , as if selling a car turns anyone into a cash cow. Characters buy property, cars etc with no problems but can’t afford a bap

  • oldbencjw
    Ciaran Wallace💙 (@oldbencjw) reported

    Watching some of these World Cup highlights from previous tournaments on #bbciplayer you realise how awful David Seaman was for #England #FIFAWorldCup

  • seeressofkell
    The Wise Woman (@seeressofkell) reported

    @BBCBargainHunt @BBCiPlayer It was horrific, just awful

  • leanjeanp
    Jean Dorothy Pedder 💙 (Hudson) (@leanjeanp) reported

    @bbclaurak @BBCOne @BBCiPlayer Right.. I don’t recall, I can’t remember, I wasn’t aware, I didn’t spend much time in my kitchen, I never visited my mother in law, I never checked the funds despite warnings of issues, I never suspected Peter blah blah.. I know nothing!

  • GHmonkeyboy
    Glenn Holland🐵 (@GHmonkeyboy) reported

    @bbcpress @BBCiPlayer This was absolutely terrible. Nothing happened throughout, boring all the way too the end. Glad to see it finish! WOULD NOT RECOMMEND!

  • NaahWoke
    Sir Stick Your Kung Flu Passport Up Your Arse, KG (@NaahWoke) reported

    @bbclaurak @BBCOne @BBCiPlayer I think the public are no longer accepting these graceless PR-coached attempts to rehabilitate people's careers. Schofield's didn't work. Huw Edwards' one isn't working. And now Sturgeon's is only going to raise people's hackles even further. Have a bit of dignity, Nicola, and just go off and live a quiet life.

  • flyingspud75
    Glen 'Riddo' Ridley (@flyingspud75) reported

    @wallsendredicko There's a world cup "best matches" highlights on BBCIplayer...lasts for about 2 hours starting from the 94 world cup...I watched that,as I was feeling the same...can't wait now,got a work wall planner and everything.

  • DeathUnicursal
    C . A . T (@DeathUnicursal) reported

    @bbcquestiontime @BBCiPlayer @BBCNews Next time invite Ebola on and let it’s do its work on everyone involved in making this bullshit

  • lasagneinmyshoe
    Harumph 😾 (@lasagneinmyshoe) reported

    @BBCCasualty @BBCiPlayer This has been the worst box set - Dylan's the only thing saving it