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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.

  • 38% Buffering (38%)
  • 33% Crashing (33%)
  • 13% Playback Issues (13%)
  • 8% Sign in (8%)
  • 8% Video Quality (8%)

Live Outage Map

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

CityProblem TypeReport Time
York Sign in 2 days ago
Manchester Crashing 11 days ago
London Buffering 14 days ago
London Video Quality 14 days ago
Rochester Playback Issues 16 days ago
Chelmsford Buffering 17 days ago
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iPlayer Issues Reports

Latest outage, problems and issue reports in social media:

  • cj_annie
    annie cj 🌿💚🌿🦋🌿🦎🌱🐸 (@cj_annie) reported

    Anyone else having trouble with @BBCiPlayer loading tonight? It's trying to blame my Internet connection (which looks fine!)

  • HolfordCarolyn
    Cazzy Ford 🥦🥦🥕🥕 (@HolfordCarolyn) reported

    @bbceastenders @BBCOne @BBCiPlayer Awful awful episode and acting 😡

  • TeakleAlex
    alex teakle (@TeakleAlex) reported

    @bbctms @thehundred @BBCiPlayer I feel sorry for them all having to work on this wretched pantomime stuff so they can do the proper cricket

  • C25802878
    Peach pie (@C25802878) reported

    @bbceastenders @BBCiPlayer Courtroom scenes were awful why is he not in the dock, he wouldn’t be standing next to his barrister, his solicitor is randomly at the back of the room addressing the Judge when he wouldn’t be allowed to as there’s a barrister.. definitely get a legal advisor to assist next time

  • RosieandJim18
    Peter Rossiter (@RosieandJim18) reported

    @bbceastenders @BBCOne @BBCiPlayer Terrible episode, terrible acting and terrible storyline, not realistic and just plain boring !

  • rubyksingh
    Ruby Singh 🇪🇺 💙💛 (@rubyksingh) reported

    @bbceastenders @BBCiPlayer Therapy didn’t work obvs.

  • HeadWarriorTWM
    Barry Wall (@HeadWarriorTWM) reported

    @sinton_alison @BBCiPlayer I did. It was like watching a car crash in slow motion

  • crabshank
    Gelasius Corbin (@crabshank) reported

    The worst thing about watching the World Cup on catch-up is how long it takes them to upload the matches @ITVX @BBCiPlayer

  • 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.

  • Mathieson4426
    The lefty Interrogator (@Mathieson4426) reported

    Will you sort your ******* iplayer coverage out. Bloody awful, whem ypu tell peopleto change channel and dpnt actually change the programme. Do you talk to each other? @bbctennis @BBCiPlayer

  • PremierKickk
    Dave (@PremierKickk) reported

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

  • oldbencjw
    Ciaran Wallace💙 (@oldbencjw) reported

    Watching some of these World Cup highlights from previous tournaments on #bbciplayer you realise how awful David Seaman was for #England #FIFAWorldCup

  • tomwhujones
    Tom (@tomwhujones) reported

    @bbceastenders @BBCiPlayer Well at least this storyline was consistent, consistently terrible, EE has had some bad storylines over the years but this one could be top of the pile, whoever wrote this should 1st in line at the job centre tomorrow morning.

  • sukeve_xo
    s h a b s 🌷 🦚 🫖 (@sukeve_xo) reported

    @bbceastenders @BBCiPlayer Obsessed with Eve protecting her family. This feud is iconic but I'm so confused with what Nicolas problem is. What a doof door

  • ABhratachDhubh
    Socialism with Scottish Green Characteristics (@ABhratachDhubh) reported

    @bbcquestiontime @BBCiPlayer @BBCNews I hope terrible things happen to everyone involved in this.

  • AustinsSatnin
    MyboyAustie🌟 (@AustinsSatnin) reported

    Elvis wasn't enlisted in the army after the trouble performance that didn't happen So thats another inaccuracy 4 years on @BBCiPlayer #AustinButler #Elvis2022

  • HolfordCarolyn
    Cazzy Ford 🥦🥦🥕🥕 (@HolfordCarolyn) reported

    @bbceastenders @BBCOne @BBCiPlayer Awful awful episode and acting 😡 😢

  • ChuckIOM
    Chuck (@ChuckIOM) reported

    @BobFranklin3 @ttracesofficial @BBCiPlayer No one is “making” me do anything. I know a lot of followers love the IOM, old motorcycles and the TT races, it’s of interest to them. If it’s not for you, no issue, dont watch it😎🇮🇲

  • DanSeekings1
    carDan Seekings (@DanSeekings1) reported

    @bbceastenders @BBCiPlayer @bbceastenders is now confirmed Ben Wadley caused a big problem for Michelle Ryan and gave her an ultimatum.

  • idrisamihere
    Idris (@idrisamihere) reported

    @bbcpress @boyz_allowed @BBCiPlayer It's an awful programme though lol

  • MOVIESTVMAD
    Mick minas your host with the most (@MOVIESTVMAD) reported

    @bbceastenders @BBCiPlayer So do prison storylines work? Yes I think that ***** den in prison was sensational and having nick cotton there to was genius it seems there trying to repeat that vibe there just not talented enough to pull it off Adam is doing great but it isn't enough

  • ammejo1
    Ammejo 🇬🇧 (@ammejo1) reported

    @bbclaurak @BBCiPlayer @BBCOne You shouldn't be able to work for the BBC because you are not impartial. This is why I detest the BBC

  • HeroKenFlatt
    HERO (@HeroKenFlatt) reported

    @bbceastenders @BBCOne @BBCiPlayer Awful.

  • Leon88ElB
    Leon El ⚫️&⚪️ (@Leon88ElB) reported

    @bbceastenders @BBCOne @BBCiPlayer The worst episode I've seen in years.

  • DanielO04532942
    NickelodeonLover (@DanielO04532942) reported

    @catillo596 @BBCiPlayer Anybody got a link so I don’t have to sign in to BBC iPlayer?

  • Wee_Westie29
    Westie (@Wee_Westie29) reported

    @bbceastenders @BBCOne @BBCiPlayer Jack giving Max some brotherly advice. Given Jack’s relationship history, he knows what he’s talking about and he’s right: Max needs to fix it as he’s got a lot to deal with . #Eastenders

  • 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!

  • MonthOfSundaes
    Luca (@MonthOfSundaes) reported

    Watching #DearEngland and impressed again by what a stifling, awful handicap the British sports and news media is for anyone trying to make a difference. Top telly, this, tho'... #bbciplayer

  • karlburdekin84
    Karl Burdekin (@karlburdekin84) reported

    @BBCBargainHunt @BBCiPlayer Been rattling all last week for my bargain hunt fix. Wot a talent that is 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍

  • LiverIron99
    (@LiverIron99) reported

    @bbceastenders @BBCOne @BBCiPlayer Reeks of den watts 2.0 So desperate to relieve the glory days forgetting all the actual character work that went into why max and Stacey worked