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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 (63%)
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Buffering (26%)
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Crashing (9%)
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Sign in (3%)
Live Outage Map
The most recent iPlayer outage reports came from the following cities:
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| Manchester |
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| Oldbury |
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| Glasgow |
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| Slough |
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| Feltham |
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iPlayer Issues Reports
Latest outage, problems and issue reports in social media:
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Sophie Kirk
(@SophieKirk19) reported
@SteveHeyes @LeapingMikey I just downloaded iplayer kids, but the autoplay function wasn't working. I'm not sure if I've done something wrong? Thanks for your help.x
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Jackie
(@snbotulism) reported
@Subirdpu They have put all the previous series on iplayer, I'm currently on series 3. Just what I needed after a horrific day at work x
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Stephanie Bon Boulash
(@glittersnot) reported
Why do people bother uploading dr*g race episodes to YouTube just to have the worst visuals and audio 🤢 I’ll wait for iplayer lmao
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Talia :) ceo of bobby
(@bensbobby) reported
@czIlums trying to make it work on iplayer makes sense if the scheduling is gonna be absolutely ruined by live sports
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Banjo Nick
(@Banjomangle) reported
@johnredwood When I work outside of the UK, including the EU, I can't access the BBC. Despite having a TV license & as UK taxpayer, iPlayer blocks access. If they studied EU food standards, they may be surprised at the disparity between agricultural & fishing standards, masked by the media.
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Anthony Place
(@AnthPlace) reported
@itvhub it’s about time itv hub was made to work properly it’s always sticks after adverts absolute rubbish post after post on various forums about the problem but nothing ever gets fixed take a look at bbc iPlayer if you want to know how it should be done
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dee🕊
(@caIIummitcheIl) reported
bbc bosses putting eastenders on iplayer at the start of the week to make up for ratings like babes u could just ****** fix the show and not make it ****???
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sockie
(@styIesffs) reported
@BBCR1 @BBCiPlayer do you think you could work with @BBCiPlayer to get ‘harry styles at the bbc’ on iplayer?? i asked them a couple months ago but they said they aren’t putting it on :((
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KatsSlatersCarCrashingWonkywig
(@QueenKat_S) reported
The worst thing they could of done is now happening #iplayer #EastEnders
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Seb
(@sebparkinson) reported
@BBCiPlayer Can I just say that the iPlayer navigation system is absolutely terrible - very hard to find anything new or exciting organically (like Netflix) and the new ‘click and it plays’ system is very annoying. I want to choose the episode and read a synopsis first. Please fix it.
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Sarah
(@Noir4Moon) reported
@WalfordCentral I hope it’s completely wrong because I really think that would be a nail in an already tightly sealed coffin. Could you imagine what that would be like? They’ve already retracted bbc three from iPlayer only because they realised it didn’t work. It’d half the viewing figures.
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Alan Jones
(@jonesy_ni) reported
@StephenNolan last night's show not working on iPlayer
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E-quipper - grateful for the mask you wear 😷 💉💉
(@annwitbrock) reported
Was hoping to watch something on BBC iplayer tonight but they've thrown away the old login, and replaced it with some complicated **** that requires devices in the same room, and a tiny note for if you have none.
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Adrian Bott
(@Cavalorn) reported
Can anyone help me remember the name of that art film that was on BBC Iplayer a couple of years ago & had loads of archive clips about harvests, rituals, plants blooming, our relationship to the Earth, etc. Want to say it was called something like Psychotropia or Psychomachia
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Chris Whitehead
(@k9cbw) reported
@dannykellywords You need to get Nord VPN or something similar on your device. Because the IP address can be altered to stop hackers etc. You can also “appear” to still be in the UK, so your iPlayer would still work.
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GregBewick
(@GregBewick) reported
@examboy @ThosMajor Same here. Used it a few years and no issue. Cannot get on BBC iPlayer with it but not that fussed
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JCE1967
(@ceciljames67) reported
@MaureenColeman1 Worth catching up on Iplayer. He plays himself, but an awful arsehole version!
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Beverley Jean Smith
(@Besleybean) reported
I kept hearing and seeing things about BBC Sounds and decided to investigate. Is it the new name for the radio part of BBC iplayer? Listened to it a lot in my worst tinnitus days. Caught a bit of Radio 4 Extra. I remember I always used to miss the shows I really wanted to hear.
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Fioni Hewa
(@OceanWhisperer_) reported
Is there a way to launch the BBC iplayer on mobile without getting shut out (for obvious reasons)? APK app version doesn't seem to work for me 🤔
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Becky💗
(@dontyouknowemma) reported
Okay but since everyone seems to be agreed it's a terrible move, maybe we shouldn't all watch it early/via iplayer bc that would give them views and cause them to think it's a good idea so carry it on after 3 weeks
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ansueveliina
(@ansueveliina1) reported
@calsbitchell I can’t watch these episodes at once because iPlayer doesn't work in my home country😣😭
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Roger Tomlinson
(@BrandinyourHand) reported
Another 3 episodes of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy coming up on BBC Four at 10pm Sunday. I am assuming on iPlayer too. Astonishing quality casting and that Burgon score.
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BrAndy Hunter|| 🌈 #JUSTICEFORDENNISRICKMAN
(@yooucancallmeal) reported
Also IMDB rates eastenders as one of the worst shows in the world. There's a reason behind the iPlayer trial.
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Bernio74
(@bernio74) reported
@WeAreSTV worst iPlayer/catch-up set up in the UK. Constantly buffering and freezing. Useless. All the rest work seamlessly.
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GregBewick
(@GregBewick) reported
@examboy @ThosMajor iPlayer that is. Downloads no problem.
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GMartinC
(@mrmartincreaney) reported
@RexDart1 @60s_Batman i just watched Tinker , Tailor , Soldier ,Spy on BBC iPlayer. from just 1979 . It looked awful compared to Batman.
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Katie Iris
(@Katie_Iris) reported
Um I’m crying just 20 minutes into watching The Psychedelic Drug Trial on BBC iplayer. Depression is such an awful dark weight. But nature and it’s role in science and treatment is so exciting and overwhelming 🥲
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rab montgomery
(@rabm85) reported
@trevormckendry most games shown on the iplayer have been of a poor quality all year. the 247 streams have been of much higher quality in my opinion
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Chris S 💙
(@ChrisSedgewick) reported
@alecmossford @All4 @itvhub Hi Alec, yes I am. Its taken me nearly 2 hours to watch an episode of the Tudors. IPlayer, Disney Amazon Prime, Now all work perfectly but All4 is a bit of a chore to watch.
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Mrs_Really_Tired
(@vintage_Mommaa) reported
@DigibitVPN bbc iplayer ive had problems and discussed it in my dm and it never got sorted