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Support
The BBC provides an iPlayer help and FAQ site for using the service and fixing issues.Read 12 Oct 2026 · bbc.com.im
Accessibility
Subtitles are available for live TV and on-demand programmes, including downloads, on the iPlayer TV app, mobile app and website.Read 12 Oct 2026 · bbc.com.im
Audio description
Audio-described programmes are available on iPlayer, though they cannot be downloaded on all versions.Read 12 Oct 2026 · bbc.com.im
Content expiry
iPlayer programmes are available only for a limited period and are automatically deleted after that period.Read 12 Oct 2026 · downloads.bbc.co.uk
Content security
The terms prohibit attempts to get around the BBC’s content security technology, which it describes as software that prevents copying content.Read 12 Oct 2026 · downloads.bbc.co.uk
Download limits
Programmes can only be downloaded in the UK and expire when their availability period ends; the help page says there is no download service on PC, Mac or TV devices.Read 12 Oct 2026 · bbclatestnews.pages.dev
Geographic restriction
The BBC’s terms say not to stream or download iPlayer TV shows when outside the UK.Read 12 Oct 2026 · downloads.bbc.co.uk
Live TV
You can watch live BBC programmes on iPlayer.Read 12 Oct 2026 · downloads.bbc.co.uk
Maker history
The BBC says the British Broadcasting Company was formed on 18 October 1922 and became the British Broadcasting Corporation in 1927.Read 12 Oct 2026 · downloads.bbc.co.uk
Offline viewing
The BBC iPlayer app lets users download programmes on compatible phones and tablets for offline viewing.Read 12 Oct 2026 · bbclatestnews.pages.dev
On-demand TV
BBC iPlayer provides BBC programmes on demand, subject to each programme’s availability period.Read 12 Oct 2026 · downloads.bbc.co.uk
TV Licence
A TV Licence is required to watch or download BBC programmes on iPlayer in the UK, Channel Islands or Isle of Man.Read 12 Oct 2026 · downloads.bbc.co.uk
UK access
iPlayer is only available in the UK, and access is tied to a valid UK TV licence.Read 12 Oct 2026 · help.bbc.com

Plans and prices

BBC iPlayer Free UK only · TV Licence required to watch or download BBC programmes Read 12 Oct 2026 · downloads.bbc.co.uk

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