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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.

  • 30% Sign in (30%)
  • 30% Playback Issues (30%)
  • 21% Buffering (21%)
  • 19% Crashing (19%)

Live Outage Map

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

CityProblem TypeReport Time
Wrexham Buffering 12 hours ago
London Sign in 20 hours ago
Kingston upon Hull Playback Issues 1 day ago
Margate Crashing 7 days ago
Pontypridd Playback Issues 8 days ago
Didcot Playback Issues 13 days ago
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iPlayer Issues Reports

Latest outage, problems and issue reports in social media:

  • innov8tor3
    Peter Jones ⚒️🔭🌍 (@innov8tor3) reported

    Approaching 24 hours outage, now, @BBCiPlayer , with a @SamsungUK TV that won't load beyond the BBC menu system. This is rendering the BBC licence fee we pay subject to challenge on a non delivery of service basis. It seems Samsung are pivoting to a pay for upgrade model? 🤮.

  • lickle_monster
    Saor Alba (@lickle_monster) reported

    @ITVX fancy getting the Ireland v Scotland 6 nations match up on replay or something so folk can watch it that couldn’t see it live? Don’t have these issues with @BBCiPlayer when they show the matches. Just saying.

  • Wee_Westie29
    Westie (@Wee_Westie29) reported

    @bbceastenders @BBCOne @BBCiPlayer Alfie leaving to visit Spencer. Hopefully he brings him back with him. As for Jake, he can’t keep hiding what he did to Danny forever. Also it looks like Jake maybe getting cold feet about Chrissie. But he wants to fix things #Eastenders

  • benapologist
    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

  • joanne_sansome
    Joanne Sansome (@joanne_sansome) reported

    @StephenNolan @JonBurrowsMLA @BBCiPlayer I thought the graphic design animation was a good piece, nice work …poorly insulted imo

  • smeg9
    Ian Smedley (@smeg9) reported

    Always know when @BBCNews is about to switch to local news even on @BBCiPlayer because the quality absolutely tanks. I understood why it might on satellite, but on iPlayer??

  • WarriorWheeled
    Wheeled Warrior (@WarriorWheeled) reported

    @PaulaRossi47 @BBCPanorama @BBCiPlayer I will trade with you Paula…. You can take my 24/7 pain, my inability to walk, my fatigue and my other issues all whilst working about 50 hours a week and living on about 3hrs sleep a night. Be no problem for you will it??

  • Angusrockstar1
    Andymacc26 (@Angusrockstar1) reported

    @StephenNolan @DHamill2004 @BBCiPlayer The problem is in their own community.

  • PaulCol01201464
    Paul Collins (@PaulCol01201464) reported

    @bbcquestiontime @BBCiPlayer @BBCOne Nandy tries in vain to defend the indefensible as Labour kills hospitality. Employers' national insurance rises hit pay and jobs. The government offers no help to increase wages. Yet Reeves says no to levelling capital gains tax with income tax and launching a wealth levy.

  • Jam_mil73
    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.

  • duffett_claire
    Claire Duffett (@duffett_claire) reported

    @Lord_Sugar @BBCOne @BBCiPlayer Was going to say they spelt it phonetically but that doesn’t work either

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

    @bbceastenders @BBCOne @BBCiPlayer Bad idea ,she's been away much too long. Just like Zoe, it won't work.

  • eddie_corrigan
    Brodie Bruce (@eddie_corrigan) reported

    @PayReps26654 @Helen_Barnard @BBCiPlayer I’d say that’s an Amazon or internet issue not the BBC’s

  • older_n_weirder
    Older&Weirder - Here We Go Again 💙 (@older_n_weirder) reported

    @BBCiPlayer never saw 2012 and I really missed out didn’t I? Thanks for putting it on along with W1A before 2026. Quality.

  • blacobass1969
    Blaco Bass (@blacobass1969) reported

    @bbcquestiontime @BBCSounds @BBCiPlayer He's the worst of working class people. What a ****, tax dodger promoting other tax dodgers. Absolute ****.

  • NorthYorksOwls
    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.

  • Inwestbelfast
    Livefromwestbelfast (@Inwestbelfast) reported

    @StephenNolan @Frankshivers @BBCiPlayer Talking about the poor and disabled who have to beg and lower themselves to justify their need for help. Years of austerity and new stricter benefits to control fraud, and you want more. End tax avoidance and loop holes with a fair footing for everybody. Flat rate for all.

  • JAC2725
    jeno (@JAC2725) reported

    @BBCiPlayer deciding to show 2/3 of an ice hockey game and show the last third a hour after it’s played. AWFUL BROADCASTING.

  • musomusings
    Sara Foster (@musomusings) reported

    @EnarialP @Helen_Barnard @BBCiPlayer They do need to work on their algorithms though - if I’m about to watch a film about Emily Brontë, do I really want to see a trailer for FA Cup coverage?

  • Loretta37311
    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.

  • 46Ruthie
    Whyamidoingthis. (@46Ruthie) reported

    @BBCMorningLive @BBCOne @BBCiPlayer Grr, Overpopulation is causing parking problems. If the government didn’t allow so many people to move here it wouldn’t be as bad! Typical that We are told to cycle, walk or bus because of immigration.

  • drowsyfire
    Kim Frinton (@drowsyfire) reported

    @bbcpress @BBCiPlayer Oh lord, help us. Smug, sanctimonious wokery incoming.

  • EdwardW16351
    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

  • perryatkins9
    Perry Martin (@perryatkins9) reported

    @BBCiPlayer Got any jobs going … just been shafted with mine and i thought im guna push for what i really want to do and thats work hard, have fun doing so and earn some money so i can start saying yes more to my family! Fancy helping me achieve that dream

  • AnthonyParryUK
    Anthony Parry (@AnthonyParryUK) reported

    So @Google @BBCiPlayer please can you fix iPlayer on Google TV as it doesn't show anything in the continue watching rail of the home screen.. thanks 👍

  • Kate_Martinson
    Kate Martinson 💙 (@Kate_Martinson) reported

    @lovelaw2 @TheMaineWonk @BBCiPlayer I'm sorry. Does a vpn work?

  • jonnypayne23
    Jonny Payne (@jonnypayne23) reported

    @StephenNolan @BBCiPlayer You can’t be intimidated by a flag. You can choose to be offended but that applies to anything. I could choose to be offended by terrible architecture. Doesn’t make it illegal and should be bulldozed

  • bubbleyoongz
    Cat ❤️ saw xlov (@bubbleyoongz) reported

    @Pearson_Izabel @BBCiPlayer It's so annoying, the coverage has been terrible. Our skater is skating rn and I can't watch it!

  • DavidSh99798518
    iggyboy63 (@DavidSh99798518) reported

    @bbcpress @BBCiPlayer Thought it terrible tbh..safe,middle class viewing

  • RyanSoapKing25
    Ryan Glendenning ✨ (@RyanSoapKing25) reported

    @bbceastenders @BBCOne @BBCiPlayer (2/2) #EastEnders Phil took a massive risk in calling in a favour for Mark which landed Mark in debt in the first place so I can't see Phil helping Mark again especially when he's got Lexi and Nigel to think about. Don't think Sharon would want to help Mark either if she knew.