What problems are users reporting with BBC iPlayer?

Users report the following issues: Website, Login, App.

Where are BBC iPlayer issues reported?

Reported issues are mainly coming from: .

BBC iPlayer down? Live outage status & user reports

Reports (24h)

Is BBC iPlayer down today or working as expected?

Currently, there are no major outages affecting BBC iPlayer in the UK. In the last 24 hours, only a small number of reports have been submitted. The situation is within the normal range.

How is the current status of BBC iPlayer determined?

This assessment is based on outage reports submitted by users over the past 24 hours. If only a few or no reports are received, we assume normal operation.

Based on user reports • Last updated at May 26, 2026 at 10:11 PM

Outage report timeline

In the past 24 hours, a total of 0 outage reports were recorded for BBC iPlayer.

Outage reports

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May 26, 2026 at 10:11 PM

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Latest user reports about BBC iPlayer

No new reports have been submitted today

Reports from previous days are shown below – new reports appear here instantly.

Charlotte Hughes 1 month ago

BBC iPlayer is not working – streams won’t load today. Is there a technical issue?

What issues are users reporting with BBC iPlayer?

Users currently report the following problems with BBC iPlayer.

⚠️ Website

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⚠️ Login

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⚠️ App

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⚠️ Other Problems

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Affected regions for BBC iPlayer

In these cities and regions, users have recently reported an increased number of issues.

There are currently no regional clusters for BBC iPlayer. Reported issues appear to be isolated.

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What can you do now?

No major outages are currently known. BBC iPlayer does not appear to be down right now. If you are still experiencing issues or think WhatsApp might be down in your area: