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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.
- Sign in (30%)
- Playback Issues (28%)
- Buffering (23%)
- Crashing (19%)
Live Outage Map
The most recent iPlayer outage reports came from the following cities:
| City | Problem Type | Report Time |
|---|---|---|
 Cambridge
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Buffering | 3 days ago |
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Edinburgh
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Sign in | 5 days ago |
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City of London
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Playback Issues | 5 days ago |
 Nice
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Crashing | 10 days ago |
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Wirral
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Playback Issues | 13 days ago |
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Manchester
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Buffering | 14 days ago |
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iPlayer Issues Reports
Latest outage, problems and issue reports in social media:
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Lloyd Preston (@Lloydp78) reported@BBCiPlayer No matter what I do in my settings, the sign language man will not leave my screen and I have commentary over the actors dialog . Please fix this bug as it’s ruining Eastenders for me
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Kate Martinson 💙 (@Kate_Martinson) reported@lovelaw2 @TheMaineWonk @BBCiPlayer I'm sorry. Does a vpn work?
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Pól Míchéal O'Slatraigh (@PSlatraigh) reported@bbceastenders @BBCOne @BBCiPlayer I predict both will vomit when they realise what they've done, but Patrick did say to Oscar in the flashforward that he was with a Truman now, so unless he and Jasmine somehow manage to reconcile, maybe this pair manages to work it out?
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crazy cat lady (@sutty56) reported@BBCCasualty @BBCOne @BBCiPlayer She’s the worst cast member in years , get her off the programme . Awful
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North Yorkshire Owls (@NorthYorksOwls) reported@DGroundhopper @BBCiPlayer @BlairMcNally1 I think what you and I experienced in Berlin is fine, because it’s organised, because you know it’s going to happen and if you want to get away from it, you can. The issue over here is people letting them off incorrectly, unorganised and occasionally in enclosed environments.
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Sophie Glenister🦉🐈🌷🌸🍰⚽️ (@SophieAhmed2) reported@bbceastenders @BBCiPlayer Priya is a big part of his problems because she is enabling him, always playing down his bad behaviour etc. as just now. Neither of them seem to get that actions have consequences.
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PC (@PGUK78) reported@bbceastenders @BBCOne @BBCiPlayer The decor is so awful.
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.. (@_lg_1972) reported@EnglandRugby @BBCiPlayer We are terrible. What do we practice aside from kick chase ? Our passing is atrocious
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Edward william (@EdwardW16351) reported@StephenNolan @JamieBrysonLLB @BBCiPlayer Who’s having the worst bad hair day , little Jamie should give it up, , the flags 🥱 that won’t change
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Zippy (@zippyyu) reported@StephenNolan @BBCNolan @BBCiPlayer Our airport has no problem worshipping one
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wbd (@chazul11) reported@bbcdebatenight @BBCSounds @BBCiPlayer What we’re dealing with is a woke academic who is again using this falsehood toxic masculinity! These are yobs and the problem is ultras and the entitlement of Celtic football club who due to victimhood believe they can do what they want and the issue is the reaction only
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lisa 🥀 • ben mitchell loml (@benapologist) reported@bbceastenders @BBCOne @BBCiPlayer callum and johnny are abysmal together and this tim storyline which deals with a serious issue deserved actual build-up and care. whoever came up with this storyline needs to be fired asap
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Chloécrutch (@Chlocrutch1) reported@StephenNolan @BBCiPlayer Band 5 ICU nurses fighting for years for band 6 pay - some with 20+ years experience - told there’s no money in the budget. Not saying MLA’s don’t deserve it but other professions are being left behind when it comes to recognition! & don’t get me started on our car parking issue!
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Les Bien (@BertSnazzle) reportedWhat’s going on with @BBCiPlayer app? It’s complete garbage…takes about 5 minutes to sign in 😠😠
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jj 🐦 (@julie_twickers) reportedWhat has Sheridan smith don’t to her face? It’s awful #theCage @BBCiPlayer
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Darkfirewolf (Blue Rappy) (@Evilcon27) reported@bbceastenders @BBCOne @BBCiPlayer This whole storyline is just a joke. Probably ranks up there with the 9 worst storylines the show has ever done.
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Graham Burns (@GrahamBurns81) reported@bbcquestiontime @BBCSounds @BBCiPlayer first thing when there is a problem is to ask “why” then we can look at solutions…
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Andymacc26 (@Angusrockstar1) reported@StephenNolan @DHamill2004 @BBCiPlayer The problem is in their own community.
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Loretta (@Loretta37311) reported@o_charmian29763 @bbcpress @BBCiPlayer Each to their own but I find her awful, totally unwatchable… those facial expressions. A terrible over-actor.
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Andy (@Andy63473458597) reported@BBCSportScot @BBCScotland @BBCiPlayer What a poor game, Ross County proving they are worst team in the division and Colin Steven proving he is worst ref in Scotland.
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Ó Murchadha (@OMurchadha61) reported@Phantomthe55th @BBCScotland @BBCiPlayer I don't wish to judge but, if you are a baptised Protestant who believes there are two Gods, you could be in serious trouble on judgement day. You are guilty of the serious sin of heresy. God bless.
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M (@MustBeMam) reported@bbcdebatenight @BBCSounds @BBCiPlayer Total and utter failure by Scot Gov who have taken away every support and back up a teacher had. No wonder they’re leaving in their droves. And to not even try and fix it, it shows such a throw away attitude to professionals lives. It’s disgusting.
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Enarial Perry (@EnarialP) reported@0MNIXXX @Helen_Barnard @BBCiPlayer And they are optional - you click "skip" if you don't want to see it. Utter tripe from ppl with no other issues in their lives. Pathetic.
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ScottieTinkerbell (@sc_tinkerbell) reported@bbceastenders @BBCOne @BBCiPlayer My thought wow nobody was actually hurt in that. Minor injuries only. But nobody really trapped, no broken bones. Everyone just walked out. Ravi the acting is fantastic!
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Danny Tarr (@DannyTarr) reported@StephenNolan @PeterCinnamond @BBCiPlayer Buskers don’t bother me as some of them are very good to listen too. It’s the preachers I have a problem with. It has got way out of hand and I agree something needs to be done. Cant turn a corner without someone shouting about Jesus down a mic or forcing leaflets in your hand.
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𝓚𝓿𝓷𝓽𝓻𝓲𝓪𝓱 𝓒𝓪𝓻𝓮𝔂🦋✨️ (@TheeTayRiahStan) reported@bbceastenders @BBCOne @BBCiPlayer Worst storyline of all time
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Paul R (@SilentHitoshura) reported@bbcdebatenight @BBCSounds @BBCiPlayer Invading the pitch isn’t the issue, the retaliation from Huns was the issue. 100% of the blame like with the Ibrox club and they need to do better in the future
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James🇬🇧 (@Jam_mil73) reported@bbcquestiontime @BBCSounds @BBCiPlayer Easy. Cut taxation on all food produce at base lvl. Cut taxation on all fuels duty by 25-50%, this will cut costs and crash inflation. By reducing the first two, it’ll offset the third.
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actionslaxx (@actionslaxx) reported@Gordon_998877 @Helen_Barnard @BBCiPlayer yep, having to login every time you switch back to the iPlayer (even if you've just got one profile) is a PITA - other streaming services don't make you do this
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Owen (@owenpriestner) reportedSome quality metaphors being dropped in the snowboard racing @BBCSport @BBCiPlayer #WinterOlympics #MilanoCortinaOlympic2026