Why can I no longer access BBC iPlayer Downloads?

We have made the difficult decision to close the BBC iPlayer Downloads application for PC and Mac, due to the low number of people using it and the cost required to keep it going. This does not affect downloads on the BBC iPlayer mobile or tablet apps, and viewers can continue to stream programmes on BBC iPlayer on their PCs and Macs.

Can I still watch programmes on my computer?

All of our live and on-demand programmes can be streamed on your computer by heading to the website: bbc.co.uk/iplayer. Once you've found the programme you want to watch, just press the play button.

How can I still watch programmes offline?

You can still download your favourite programmes using the iPlayer mobile/tablet app. For more information, have a look here: How can I watch programmes when I'm offline?

When will the app close?

  • From Friday 2 February, new users were unable to download and install the BBC iPlayer Downloads app
  • From Monday 11 March, users were no longer able to download programmes from the web. Users could still watch existing downloads until Monday 8 April.
  • On Monday 8 April, the BBC iPlayer Downloads app closed.

How do I uninstall BBC iPlayer Downloads on a computer?

Using a Mac? Have a look here: How do I uninstall BBC iPlayer Downloads on a Mac?

Using a PC? Check here: How do I uninstall BBC iPlayer Downloads on a PC?