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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.
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Most Reported Problems
The following are the most recent problems reported by iPlayer users through our website.
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Playback Issues (57%)
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Buffering (29%)
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Sign in (7%)
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Crashing (7%)
Live Outage Map
The most recent iPlayer outage reports came from the following cities:
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 Canterbury |
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 Colomiers |
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| Barnstaple |
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| Swindon |
Buffering | |
| Yarm |
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| Treharris |
Buffering |
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iPlayer Issues Reports
Latest outage, problems and issue reports in social media:
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Jamie Taylor
(@Jamitay1977) reported
@Comp_fixbiz @celebrityradio @talkRADIO Perhaps use that gif when you’re throwing your money away unnecessarily. You literally don’t need a ‘Tv License’ if you don’t watch live tv or bbc iplayer. Your loss kid, only trying to help. 🙄
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Mark
(@SpaceMonkey351) reported
@BBCDanielS Netflix wont delete its perfectly useful app, replace it with something awful and force it on its users. BBC iplayer radio V Sounds app. #bbcsounds is a bag of 💩
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Bloopie Talariga
(@j_linthorpe) reported
@danielstorey85 Wasn't a critique - just trying to help! Also iPlayer doesn't have them for as long as most, so keeping on top of it wouldn't be the most adroit use of your time.
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𝔸𝕓𝕫 🕊🌹
(@xxabbygrayxx) reported
@poppysmiithh my bbc iplayer won’t work i can’t finish it :((
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Eilis O'Hanlon
(@EilisOHanIon) reported
@Michael90896848 @AnnTravers6 @The__Boyler Does BBC iPlayer not work in the South? The RTE Player works up here. In fact, it's better in the North because they leave out the ads for some legal reason I've never bothered to understand.
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ambrrrr 🥶
(@amber_yelnil) reported
hi @virginmedia @BBCiPlayer the BBC iplayer app isn’t working on our TiVO box but all other apps are, can you help me? I’ve tried resetting the box and internet connection is fine but it’s still not working, please advise
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YouBelong
(@YouBelong_2019) reported
I seriously regret starting to watch #Targeted on BBC iPlayer. So angry at the awful things that so many #disabled people have to deal with on a daily basis. Called horrible things and being physically attacked just because they’re different? Why? I don’t understand...
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Adam Bailey
(@adambailey__) reported
Just started watching 'A Teacher' on IPlayer. Kate Mara is an angel sent down from heaven to bless my TV screen. Very serious issue that happens a fair bit in the US apparently, but if you were the bloke...
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Stefan
(@stefd75) reported
@GeeRG27 @BBCiPlayer I just dont understand what the issue is, the ps4 versions of Sky Go, Netflix, Prime all work so what is the deal with IPlayer, we have to pay a bloody fee to the BBC to watch their shows and I cant even do that on the device I want.
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Cormac || IA temp (school) 🏳️🌈🇮🇪
(@pixelcormac) reported
is there a way of watching rpdr uk s2e2 outside the uk for free? my vpn worked last week on the iPlayer but it doesn't work anymore
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Another UK Voice
(@AnotherUKVoice) reported
@BBCNews Lock it behind a paywall. I have an account to watch iPlayer etc, make it like a Netflix platform. The quality content the BBC offers is worth it. Those that want it can pay for it. But those that don’t l, shouldn’t be forced to.
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Peter Wallace
(@Hola_Mono) reported
@BBC I understand the legal issues, but why a License Fee payer is blocked while abroad from watching an IPlayer download on a Screen but can do so on a Smartphone is baffling.
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Justin Boswick
(@Justin_Boswick) reported
@BBCDanielS But I can watch Netflix while I'm travelling for work in the states. Can't do that with iPlayer
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AnnetteFielding
(@annetterandom) reported
@itvhub tried numerous times to watch something on catch up on itv hub never managed it...BBC iplayer no problem what’s the problem
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Pete Prodge
(@peteprodge) reported
@yesterzine @zx_spectrum_30 @BBCDanielS I already share mine with a friend, but they could crack down on that at any time they wanted to, it's part of their rules. Also, my iPlayer login could be used across separate houses.
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Jimi
(@JimiSwype) reported
@BBC I want to do your survey but I will not create a signon so you can collect data about me. This is the problem you have with iPlayer 😡 I pay my tax and you won't even let me watch #DefundTheBBC #woke #bias
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Lisa Kitteridge
(@kitteridge_lisa) reported
@banter_banner I don't know if you're in the UK, but there was a frightened french bulldog pup on episode 11or12 of BBCs 12 puppies programme. She wouldn't leave the house & refused to walk. They had a behaviourist in to gave some tips. If you search it on BBC iPlayer, might help you too? 🤞🏼🤞🏼
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Bruce Devlin
(@BruceDevlin) reported
Why is #iplayer so ******* awful?
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Ken Harding
(@TheKenHarding) reported
@RamBhojani @toryboypierce TV, National Radio, local radio, iplayer plus a mass of tech that others have used. What held them back- aspects of the charter which did not permit them to properly benefit from the brilliant work they do. Instead country lets rest of world make money from it
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observe the absurd 🙂
(@barekicks) reported
@lacoombes So sinister it reminded me of the Jonestown Massacre documentary (currently on iPlayer -- check it out). Jim Jones would issue warnings at all hours of the day on an intercom system to convince his cult followers that they were under attack and needed to act accordingly.
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LongLiveKingRog
(@LongLiveKingRog) reported
@virginmedia iPlayer does not work on the Box and has been like this for the week; have rebooted box to no avail. Any idea?
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ChelseaJay
(@ChelsJayxo) reported
@BBCiPlayer is anyone elses bbc iplayer not working properly? Not loading more than one series of a programme?
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Harry Neary
(@Grumpyrocker) reported
Lovely hour spent with youngest doing his maths lesson - which involved watching a great Hannah Fry maths programme on iPlayer. Alas now have to do some proper work.
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Gemma Redmond
(@GemmaRedmond1) reported
@virginmedia BBC iPlayer won’t load. What is the issue?
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Paul Travill 🏳️🌈🏴 🇪🇺
(@PaulTravill) reported
@bt_uk The Wi-fi in every room is not my problem. It’s your appallingly bad broadband service. Working from home online is a nightmare, And I’ve given up trying to watch streaming services like iPlayer.
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Signal's Kill everyone if it's moral.
(@signal11th) reported
@jimalkhalili @PhysicsatSurrey Meh spend more time doing quality programs so dullards like me can enjoy them instead of teaching these people who you will be pretending to listen via zoom whilst on netflix. IPlayer needs more JAK.
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Steven McMahon
(@StevenMcMahon78) reported
@virginmedia according to app no internet issues in SR2 however two nights in a row buffering when attempting to watch iPlayer on iPad along with TV in another room connected to WiFi not connecting to iPlayer. Please advise as definitely internet issues!!!
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Iain Devine
(@drunkenbutcher) reported
@whydidfIy @GordoManchester It's on iPlayer, just play whenever you want. I'd put this on a national list of films that should always be available, though I agree with Mark that it would probably work better as a four part mini series
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Ben M.
(@Kaito_kun) reported
@SW_Fan_Club My only issue is when the BBC does daft things to solely try and compete with Netflix. I dread to think how much money they spend getting The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air rights just to throw it on iPlayer in order to lure nostalgic 90s kids to the service.
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Malcolm Webster
(@MalcolmWebster2) reported
@BBCDanielS Yep. That price rise is making me suspend it for 6 months to see if it goes back to higher quality productions. Not really worth that amount a month at the mo. Now, Prime and iPlayer have better stuff at the moment.