Is iPlayer down?
Some problems detected
Users are reporting problems related to: playback issues, buffering and crashing.
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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BufferingProblems 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.
November 29: Problems at iPlayer
iPlayer is having issues since 08:20 PM GMT. Are you also affected? Leave a message in the comments section!
Most Reported Problems
The following are the most recent problems reported by iPlayer users through our website.
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Playback Issues (59%)
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Buffering (27%)
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Crashing (11%)
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Sign in (3%)
Live Outage Map
The most recent iPlayer outage reports came from the following cities:
| City | Problem Type | Report Time |
|---|---|---|
 Manchester |
Playback Issues | |
| Inverurie |
Buffering | |
| City of London |
Crashing | |
| Newton-le-Willows |
Buffering | |
| City of London |
Buffering | |
| Manchester |
Sign in |
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Community Discussion
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iPlayer Issues Reports
Latest outage, problems and issue reports in social media:
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Monty MTB
(@StoneyMTBCoach) reported
@SkyHelpTeam hi, the apps seem to of been updated on my Sky Q, iPlayer gone along with RedBull TV and I am unable to download bbc iPlayer/on demand programs. Any help please
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Katie
(@ktfazza) reported
@GordonBrown seriously tho. I watched the Blair/brown years on iplayer and you were done so *****. @campbellclaret talk him into running again. We need his stoic,kind, brightness to get us out of this awful mess
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J
(@jnshghnssy) reported
@nordvpn any idea why after updating to Version 7.1.0 i can't access bbc iplayer any more on any uk server? other vpn works and i can access iplayer with other vpn services, but they're much slower. been an issue for at least three days now.
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Babs
(@BabsWrac) reported
@nut_golden I’m a hearing aid wearer and often have problems with sound. However, I watched it on my iPad via iPlayer. No problems at all. But I realise that’s not good for family viewing.
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David Freyne
(@david_freyne) reported
@JNRaeside Ireland doesn't get iPlayer. Raging. Need my lovely Ghosts (and dashing captain) fix.
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Spuds 'n' Butter 😁🗨
(@Spuds_n_Butter) reported
@modihatebot @deathinparadise Unfortunately no good... iplayer doesn't work here
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David🕵🏻♂️
(@logicalityman) reported
@Rachel_England “What do you mean, I have to sign in to watch the iPlayer?” “Why has this remote got so many small buttons?”
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Catherine Fielding Wilson #FBPE💙
(@cathy_fielding) reported
@BlokeOnWheels Problem is, it clashes with Call the Midwife. Thank goodness for iPlayer
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Francis A Shailes
(@FrancisAShailes) reported
@Gregsbs2 It's not a tax. If you don't want to watch live TV or iPlayer, no problem, don't get a licence.
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ThunderRatz
(@thunderratz) reported
My mobile provider is again not reflecting my actual data usage. I think it might be because I've been streaming to my Chromebook and perhaps it can't work out that it's not all apps that it let's me have free data with. It didn't change at all when I watched Moana on BBC iplayer
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Cole
(@The_Final_Draft) reported
@DuncanLindsay I don't think that many watch on ITV player, nor on iPlayer, most viewers are over 60 and record. Plus ITV player is awful, I had to sit through about 15 minutes of ads attempting to fast forward to the end scene.
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Gareth Rhys Owen
(@g_r_owen) reported
from
Bargoed, Wales
For the first time since the 2018 Manchester by the Sea fiasco I’ve been handed the responsibility of the 9pm Xmas film selection. Netflix, Amazon, IPlayer or Disney. A good yarn that isn’t too heavy or Will Ferrelly. Feeling the heat, help
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Tricksy Spirit Cosplay 🎄☃️
(@TricksyC) reported
BBC iPlayer doesn’t work though so I won’t be able to watch Around the World tomorrow 😔
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s__________am
(@ssssaaammmmmmm) reported
my dumb food service job is indefinitely closed and is now enforcing stringent self-test/N95 rules for going back to work. Lol anyways checkout Hypernormalisation on BBC iPlayer or youtube
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Mrsleahhughes
(@shineyprincess2) reported
@BBCiPlayer bbc i player needs to sort there signak on the iplayer on the firesticks every progran keeps crashing you need way better servers on your system guys
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Adam Pritchard
(@addypritchard) reported
BBC iPlayer is the only place streaming Spider-Man Far From Home (they’re the only Marvel films I like so I’m catching up) and the quality/bitrate is such garbage it’s like using a torrent from 2006.
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Adam Pritchard
(@addypritchard) reported
BBC iPlayer is the only place streaming Spider-Man Far From Home (they’re the only Marvel films I like so I’m catching up) and the quality/bitrate is so garbage it’s like I’m using torrents back in 2006.
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auri (taylor's version)
(@tennantsmuse) reported
my vpn connection is being a little ***** cos the video quality on iplayer is jumping between very **** and **** smh
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shar
(@jenvoievaIser) reported
someone needs to leak the bbc ghosts christmas special ... iplayer doesn't work here
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Gareth Rhys Owen
(@g_r_owen) reported
from
Bargoed, Wales
Handed the responsibility of the 9pm Xmas film selection for the 1st time since the 2018 Manchester by the Sea fiasco. Netflix, Amazon, IPlayer or Disney. A good yarn that isn’t too heavy or Will Ferrelly. Feeling the heat, help
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Ollie
(@GoreyZz) reported
My million pound idea: a way to control your nans TV from home when she can’t work out how to use IPlayer. Patenting right now.
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Mike Hutton
(@mikehutton_) reported
@bt_uk Having trouble uploading featured apps on BT TV. Netflix is working but can’t get into BBC iPlayer or Channel 4. Just says ‘loading’ it after a while gives and goes back to the Home Screen. Any suggestions?
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Baba Yaga's Hut
(@byhut) reported
No Netflix at @KittyWhitelaw but got Iplayer and Prime but without ny login. Need something to watch. Watched the Iplayer Ghost Stories, Shaun the Sheep and some other stuff. Need some inspiration
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senôr poop
(@CrapMonster420) reported
Watching 2008 quality Top Gear in 60fps on iPlayer is genuinely wrathful. Wretched. However; look at how silly Mister Clarkson is
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Gavin Hamilton
(@GHmltn) reported
Son in bed with two computers. One watching iplayer, the other work computer so he can nominally be at work.
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Mark Rollason
(@mark_rollason) reported
I've been watching Him and Her on iPlayer. Is there a more terrible couple than Laura and Paul anywhere in British Comedy? I'm supposed to be laughing, but when they come on I can feel the Hatred rising.
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Rebbie Omichrist McGee 💙
(@rebbiemcgee) reported
@Hector_Chicken Aye I'm alright. Not quite in the spirit to watch Christmas stuff tbh, having Covid probably doesn't help! Lots of films on iPlayer that I wanna watch though 👀 how are you, love?
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TheGirlisNoOne
(@Hannah__O) reported
EastEnders losing their touch. This is iPlayer quality. We don’t need to be watching it live again #Eastenders
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Toby Morgan
(@tobymorganuk) reported
Stood at the bus stop today and chatting to a lady about Crime & Society! I ended up telling her she should search Crime Files in Iplayer presented by @ProfDavidWilson as he covers many issues and enables balanced views to be given!
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Lynn Tina 💜
(@LynnTina01) reported
@virginmedia I have been having issues with my broadband from you for 1 year and I have not been able to get hold of you. Can someone please sort out the constant buffering when watching iplayer