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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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Sign in (32%)
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Buffering (26%)
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Crashing (26%)
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Playback Issues (16%)
Live Outage Map
The most recent iPlayer outage reports came from the following cities:
| City | Problem Type | Report Time |
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 Aberystwyth |
Sign in | |
 Los Angeles |
Buffering | |
| Chelmsford |
Sign in | |
| North Shields |
Buffering | |
| London |
Crashing | |
| Oldbury |
Sign in |
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iPlayer Issues Reports
Latest outage, problems and issue reports in social media:
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Robert 'bele' Sienicki
(@rsienicki) reported
@TrilbeeReviews The problem with RTD2 is that they feel they don't have to re-introduce old villains, because they can just point people to the classic story so they can watch it on iPlayer on their iPads, like the Doctor did.
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treatHARRYwithkindness
(@KacieBrain4) reported
HELP!!!!!!! where can i watch socceraid in the uk? is it on iplayer or where is it?
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Nick
(@nick_f1979) reported
watching brian wilson from glastonbury on the iplayer, the lass at work is going again this year, posh glamping off site for her, god knows how much that must of cost her
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Stephen Mullan
(@Stephen_73) reported
@BBCiPlayer can someone help? iPlayer working on all my firesticks, smart TVs and mobile devices, except FireCube. Was ok until a few days ago - now screen freezes on every programme. Tried all usual reboots, cache clears, uninstalls
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Sally Bourliakas 💙
(@SallyBourliakas) reported
@janiceplant1 @Sunny_Rae1 They will probably be on BBC Iplayer by now. I caught the end of it and asked to view from the start and just recorded on my phone I can put on my channel I guess. But they are not good quality sorry Try yesterday’s iplayer for Parliament Channel first?
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PaulRiver
(@PaulRiver1A) reported
I was going to watch #BBCQT but now I have seen tweets from those who have watched it earlier on the iPlayer. I realise it’s just the same so I’m giving it a miss. I used to enjoy watching QT until Bruce took over and it became absolutely terrible.
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Jords
(@GorgeousJords) reported
@bear_foolish Might need some help locating that, I’m in the States these days. On iPlayer you mean?
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Tom Mason
(@OfficalTomMason) reported
@cheese_and21389 I wished it only aired weekly instead of being put on the iPlayer. The issue I have is that I get so excited to watch it I just can’t and then end up watching the whole thing before 12pm @cheese_and21389
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Milla Reed
(@milla_reed) reported
HELP! Saw a new mystery drama on iPlayer advertised earlier today - now can’t find it. Woman inherits a pad somewhere remote/interesting (New Zealand?) and uncovers all the secrets etc. Pic was a woman in khaki green coat, a bit Vera ish. Anyone? Please???
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Milla Reed
(@milla_reed) reported
HELP! Saw a new mystery drama on iPlayer advertised earlier today - now can’t find it. Woman inherits a pad somewhere remote/interesting (New Zealand?) and uncovers all the secrets etc. Pic was a woman in khaki green coat, a bit Vera ish. Anyone? Please???
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Scrappy
(@Darcy2988) reported
@BBCSport Why is the feed so terrible on iPlayer? It’s perfectly fine on BBCTwo
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Justin W
(@JustinW18) reported
@DefundBBC Couple of questions: Can I watch 'live' YouTube channels if I 'rewimd' them a few minutes so they are no longer live? My partner has license, I don't - we live separately. Can I watch iPlayer outside of my home? Her house, hotel, on the street? Thanks if you can help.
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ChrisK.Nature
(@chrisk_nature) reported
@Artemisfornow They should make 'over-air' broadcast (Freeview etc) free and Charge for iPlayer access which is already behind a paywall of sorts because it asks for your TV License number already Over air programmes have poor Image Quality as it is; why pay for SD quality?
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Leon Maughan
(@LeonMaughan) reported
@bzamayo the British TV apps are the worst thing about ATV iPlayer still has no subtitles and ITV Player is so unstable
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Mark Green
(@osfanbasing) reported
@BBCSport #HSBCChampionships @the_LTA so why aren’t the BBC showing the first hour of Queens Club today? Not even on red button or iPlayer British players involved. Awful coverage
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David Moore
(@VisualVirtu0so) reported
📺 Why are we still being *forced* to pay a BBC licence fee in 2025? I don’t watch live TV. I don’t use BBC iPlayer. Yet they still bombard me with threatening letters demanding payment for something I don’t use. That’s not public service — it’s coercion. 🧵 1/ The BBC spends **millions** each year on sending letters, chasing non-payers, and sending agents door to door. Scrap all that — just let people **choose** whether they want to subscribe. 2/ If the BBC is as valuable as it claims, people will **willingly pay**. That’s how Netflix, Amazon, and Disney+ work. No threats. No fines. Just choice. 3/ Moving the licence fee into council tax would be even worse — forcing *everyone* to pay, whether they use it or not. It's unfair, especially for pensioners, low-income households, and streamers. 4/ The model is outdated. Fewer people watch live TV than ever. We now live in a world of streaming and subscriptions. Why should one broadcaster be treated differently? 5/ The BBC says subscription would hurt its public service role. But you don’t preserve trust by threatening people. You do it by offering **quality content** that people *want* to support. A #BBC subscription model would: ✔ Save money on enforcement ✔ Respect personal choice ✔ Reflect how people consume media today ✔ Reduce government interference ✔ Be fairer for everyone Enough’s enough. Time for change.
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Kris Lord
(@krislord) reported
@bzamayo It needs to be enforced by App Store rules. If your app has profiles, integrate them or have a good reason not to. BBC iPlayer is the worst!
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Alfie Turner
(@AlfieTurner2) reported
BBC EastEnders return spells trouble for major couple in early iPlayer release | Soaps | Metro News
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Scotty the Brave.
(@brave_scotty) reported
@Deasbad @BBCScotlandNews @scotgov The whole program is on iplayer, so what's the problem.
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sharon taylor
(@55sharon) reported
@BBC so we have to pay the licence to use iPlayer and it's rubbish, continually buffering badly unable to watch programmes, we've re booted re installed and still getting error 02110......crap!!!
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CMsU2WeirdoHermit💙🎶💙🎶
(@Michell27701837) reported
@mrsmullenjr My vpn is not working for Rte iplayer at the moment but I’m hoping it will soon🤞🏽
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SkunkworksCanada
(@SkunkworksC) reported
@danro_art @SSosum That really is the sign of someone who doesn't/does know exactly/nothing about any given/imagined situation. Total spy! I ******' knew it man... ****, you might even be some sort of hexagonal agent. If you have iPlayer there's a really good Storyville 'The Jackal Speaks' Quality.
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@MartinPlaysNotOnlyCM
(@MartinPlaysCM01) reported
@alfbridge43 @BBCTwo Ticketing issues aside, the audience is still very limited, but I guess BBC could have stuck it on the iPlayer if they really wanted to. Who had the rights to the National League before DAZN?
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Free Speech My Ar** 🟣
(@TyroneJr659323) reported
@cpnStarkiller @mrnumbskull Like I said, it depends, given the Looney Troon grooming problem right now. I'm not going to check, it's a dumb argument to ask me to make a judgement and no I have no interest in iPlayer or watching a panto. Parents who don't ***** on PedoSky are better qualified to judge.
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просто Микита
(@alive__1nside) reported
I desperately need your help. Wanna watch Unleashed: 20 years in Wales but unfortunately can't do it via BBC iPlayer. Maybe someone knows how to solve this problem, i'd be very very glad and endlessly happy #Doctorwho
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Sunset🌤
(@bklouuyghh) reported
@maz492rowe @SoapAwards I know just watched it on iplayer he was cringy & awful 😩
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David Weller
(@telos32) reported
@pheebs_18 Strange. Apparently it drops on iPlayer at 6am so shouldn’t be a problem.
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Lewis Hurst
(@L_C_Hurst) reported
@phone_dump @TheCyberdevil The licensing issues only affect them being on iPlayer. Physical releases are still fine (otherwise the DVDs would have been recalled).
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amy
(@whythelighton) reported
@ITVX is actually awful, your upload schedule is abysmal. Why am I still waiting for the soap awards to be uploaded! Wasn’t even live man. Pull your finger out, some of us work after 6pm and rely on iplayer.
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Spade 🌹
(@acefandoms) reported
@CsoFringe there is no problem actually. I haven’t removed anything. I don’t have the power to do that. If you log on to disney plus or iplayer right now Billie’s scene will still be there. I’m just engaging in fan discussion about what I think works for the story and what doesn’t. chill.