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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.

  • 41% Buffering (41%)
  • 32% Crashing (32%)
  • 15% Playback Issues (15%)
  • 7% Video Quality (7%)
  • 5% Sign in (5%)

Live Outage Map

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

CityProblem TypeReport Time
Manchester Crashing 1 day ago
London Buffering 4 days ago
London Video Quality 4 days ago
Rochester Playback Issues 7 days ago
Chelmsford Buffering 7 days ago
Hemel Hempstead Buffering 11 days ago
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iPlayer Issues Reports

Latest outage, problems and issue reports in social media:

  • lasagneinmyshoe
    Harumph 😾 (@lasagneinmyshoe) reported

    @bbceastenders @BBCOne @BBCiPlayer He's literally in the flash forward so we know he's in it for 6 more months. The flash forward has sucked so much intrigue out of the show and left a sense of dread as we now know we are stuck with the abysmal twins until New year's as well. Terrible idea poorly executed

  • BISONS1973
    BISONS (@BISONS1973) reported

    @bbclaurak @BBCiPlayer @BBCOne Awful interview

  • onein300
    Lee Millard (@onein300) reported

    @thelizcarr @BBCOne @BBCiPlayer We just need it regulated and the awful status quo rectified.

  • 333_b33
    333B (@333_b33) reported

    @BBCiPlayer you need to fix your app, it’s so bad!!! Buffering, very poor picture quality!!!

  • SophieAhmed2
    Sophie Glenister🦉🐈🌷🌸🍰⚽️ (@SophieAhmed2) reported

    @bbceastenders @BBCOne @BBCiPlayer Nobody does any work there, it seems ! First they hang around Honey's house and then at the garden for a vigil.

  • screensumup
    lee (@screensumup) reported

    @moviesinfocus Very fair! Watch The GOLD on bbciplayer. Better performance than Slow Horses (which is still good). He can do ruthless. As Bonds go, not the worst shout. Probably another decoy though.

  • erm2urm
    Urm (@erm2urm) reported

    Not long upgraded to 360. Is there a reason I need to login to @BBCiPlayer every single time I open it? I can't get into my @DisneyPlus account on one of the boxes. Not too happy with this 360 service atm. Could you help please @virginmedia

  • Tardis_Type_40
    The Third Doctor? (@Tardis_Type_40) reported

    @BBCBargainHunt @BBCiPlayer Q.Ever wondered what your pet is thinking? A. Yes, not another of these awful recycled repeats compilation no one likes!

  • mattbun
    Matt Bunnell (@mattbun) reported

    @Giantdaz72 @1968Tv @BBCiPlayer A lot of the attraction of the old stuff is listening to Coleman/Motson/Davies commentating down a crackly phone line. Those recently re-voiced commentaries are terrible.

  • ipswoody
    Mark Woody (@ipswoody) reported

    When are the @BBC gonna fix the buffering issues of @BBCiPlayer tv app? During the World Cup and Wimbledon too 🙄🫣😔

  • ParentJohn
    John parent (@ParentJohn) reported

    @_SoccerScribe_ @1968Tv @BBCiPlayer Commentary is awful, agreed. They show a lot of games from 2022 WC especially the final. It’s better than nothing I guess.

  • LORRAIN25481106
    Lorraine (@LORRAIN25481106) reported

    @bbceastenders @BBCOne @BBCiPlayer As long as it’s doesn’t include those twins and Oscar….bloody awful actors and storylines. They’ve ruined this soap for months.

  • Dannyceres
    Daniel (@Dannyceres) reported

    @bbcquestiontime @BBCiPlayer @BBCNews You chickened out a bit there - no Hitler or Mussolini. Normally, you put on the worst right-wingers.

  • ScottTHFC23
    Scott | #81 #4 | (@ScottTHFC23) reported

    @bbceastenders @BBCOne @BBCiPlayer Awful.

  • Fragstar00
    FRAGSTAR (@Fragstar00) reported

    @bbceastenders @BBCiPlayer The problem with flash forward episodes is when you have the cliff hanger like this we all know he's not going to prison or anything like that because 6 months from now he's the best man at Max's wedding. I mean come on, write better.

  • Wee_Westie29
    Westie (@Wee_Westie29) reported

    @bbceastenders @BBCOne @BBCiPlayer Thing is Gray will actually get with it as technically he’s not done anything wrong unless he’s planning an escape. It’s Sheila who’ll be in trouble as she’s the one whose actually taken Jordan #Eastenders

  • PremierKickk
    Dave (@PremierKickk) reported

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

  • HeroKenFlatt
    HERO (@HeroKenFlatt) reported

    @bbceastenders @BBCOne @BBCiPlayer Awful.

  • mattFarris
    Matthew Farris 🏳️‍🌈 (@mattFarris) reported

    @bbceastenders @BBCiPlayer Bea could drive that car straight through all the plot holes in this terrible story.

  • radford2807
    Shano (@radford2807) reported

    @bbcquestiontime @BBCiPlayer @BBCNews Couldn’t help but spin it with their progressive crap

  • adrian_arty25
    Adrian (@adrian_arty25) reported

    @bbcquestiontime @BBCiPlayer @BBCNews AI will work a lot better in Westminster than the fruit loops that’s got voted into it.

  • antoniosteve
    Steve Jones (@antoniosteve) reported

    @newswatchbbc @BBCBreakfast @BBCiPlayer BBC News wasn't the worst, by a long way. But they did contribute.

  • RKin3333
    Rkin (@RKin3333) reported

    @thelizcarr @BBCOne @BBCiPlayer It's not enough to "work on" a good death for all. Delivery is already long overdue. If the government is not committing to funding it now, it isn't going to be provided for those who need it now or 5 years hence or even 10 years hence.

  • 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.

  • SorchaNiRuaidh
    Sorcha Ní Ruaidh (@SorchaNiRuaidh) reported

    @danny_robins @BBCiPlayer I just finished it and it was a fascinating watch. But I can't help thinking that even as a 12 year old, Janet may have had some knowledge of The Exorcist, which came out in '73, I think, and may have been acting out with that in mind. Know it doesn't explain everything.

  • rob70625
    Robin (@rob70625) reported

    @bbctms @thehundred @BBCiPlayer Sounds truly awful

  • FredPurley
    FredPurley (@FredPurley) reported

    @ImSheWhoRemains @bbceastenders @BBCiPlayer Awful character. He has that sort of sneering face you want to punch

  • millenumcholic
    OCD Soundsystem 🇵🇸 🇻🇪 (@millenumcholic) reported

    @bbcquestiontime @BBCiPlayer @BBCNews This is the worst thing I’ve ever seen

  • 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!

  • bernadette67_a
    Bernadette Shaw (@bernadette67_a) reported

    @shellthestig @bbceastenders @BBCiPlayer So is Oscar….definitely signs with him. Jean has behavioural issues in addition to bipolar. And Bert & Ernie act strangely but they might just be terribly bad actors! Not sure this is necessarily miles off for a Square of people.