What is ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ iPlayer?

ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ iPlayer is where you can watch ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ programmes online.

You can watch all of our TV channels online and nearly all of our programmes are available to watch shortly after they've been broadcast for a set amount of time. We also curate shows from the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Archives and offer live events and online exclusives.

How do I use ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ iPlayer?

As long as you’re in the UK you can enjoy ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ iPlayer on a computer, phone, tablet, smart TV or games console using the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ iPlayer app (connected TV, mobile and tablet only) or the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ iPlayer website.

Find out how to use ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ iPlayer on your device in the following pages:

You can also download most programmes on the mobile/tablet app. Downloaded programmesÌýcan be played when you’re not connected to the internet or when you're overseas, so download before you go. You can find more information about downloading in theÌýHow can I watch programmes when I’m offline?Ìýpage.

Do I need to sign in?

Yes, you do. One of the benefits of signing in is a more personalised experience. Find out more in theÌýPersonalisation in ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ iPlayer page.

Visit if you need support signing up for a ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ account.Ìý


How do I play a programme?

Once you've found the programme you want to play, just click on the play icon (highlighted below). You might see a short trailer for another ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ programme before the episode begins.Ìý

Watching live and just missed the start of a programme? You can use Live Restart to go back to the beginning of a programme that’s being shown on TV right now. Find out more about Live Restart in theÌýHow do I use Live Restart?Ìýpage.

image from a programme on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ iPlayer with the 'play' button highlighted

Do you have any further questions or need help?

Try searching using the search bar above or browsing via the categories listed below. You can also have a look at our What do all of these words mean? page for information on the terms and phrases we use on this website.Ìý

If you still can’t find the help you’re after, you can contact us using the on-screen Contact Us button at the bottom of our FAQ pages. Or use live webchat to talk to someone from the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ iPlayer team in real-time. Find out more about using live webchat in our Can I contact you using Live Chat? page.Ìý
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