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BBC iPlayer for Mac

Watch your favorite shows anywhere.

Free
In English
Version 2.13.18
2.5
Based on 6 user rates

BBC iPlayer overview

BBC iPlayer lets you watch your favorite BBC shows anywhere you go.

What’s new in version 2.13.18

Watch while downloading
  • Now there’s no need to wait for downloads to finish before you start watching.
Improved downloads library
  • Want to sort by series? Or see which download expires first? Now you can.
In-app episode list
  • Watching a series? Download episodes straight from the app. Much simpler.

BBC iPlayer for Mac

Free
In English
Version 2.13.18
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Security
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What needs improvements

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BBC iPlayer qualities

Value
4.0
Ease of use
4.0
Features
4.0
Reliability
5.0
Customer support
4.0

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2.5

(7 Reviews of BBC iPlayer)

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Derekcurrie
Derekcurrie
Dec 14 2023
2.13.18
0.0
Dec 14 2023
0.0
Version: 2.13.18
Using an Internet exit node in the UK is no longer enough to access BBC programming. These days, the BBC requires a UK television license, which they verify before you get to use iPlayer or their website programming. 😭 They also seek out and block exit nodes that allow in foreigners. 😵 What is so dire about foreigners watching BBC programming online? (A) They're not paying the UK TV licensing fee. (B) They're likely not using cable TV, which pays the BBC for access to BBC America channels. (C) The expense of having to add server components to deal with the required extra bandwidth to feed pesky foreigners. 😝
Macinman
Macinman
Oct 13 2021
2.13.5
0.0
Oct 13 2021
0.0
Version: 2.13.5
I was curious about iPlayer, I was going to try it to see what it was because I've heard quite a bit about it. Is it true though, that it only works in the UK ? because I don't live in that part of the world.
lolakontance
lolakontance
May 18 2021
2.13.1
4.0
May 18 2021
4.0
Version: 2.13.1
I travel a lot, so right now it's a perfect opportunity to watch my favorite movies. I don't miss them.
Uksteve
Uksteve
May 29 2020
2.12.4
3.0
May 29 2020
3.0
Version: 2.12.4
When it loads it’s brilliant, ahowcasing the whole gamut of BBC output in all its channels, but is very very sensitive and if one electron of the connection you use has left our green and pleasant land it won’t work. VPNs seem to confuse it even when they’re not in use, this random geoblocking is annoying and often prevents the app showing content at all. The on-site guidance explains why but not really how to remedy this issue. Frustrating when my smart telly works fine on the same connection that my Mac won’t.
stonebox
stonebox
Feb 7 2019
2.8.3
2.0
Feb 7 2019
2.0
Version: 2.8.3
The App works on any Mac, matching the required hardware. I think, it´s posted here because they are fishing for people, not interested to read the fine print. Be careful, the judge can't help you after you register!!!
learnit77
learnit77
Dec 13 2023
2.13.18
1.0
Dec 13 2023
1.0
Version: 2.13.18
lolakontance
lolakontance
May 18 2021
2.13.1
4.0
May 18 2021
4.0
Version: 2.13.1
Uksteve
Uksteve
May 29 2020
3.0
May 29 2020
3.0
Version: null
A1D
A1D
May 27 2020
1.0
May 27 2020
1.0
Version: null
stonebox
stonebox
Feb 7 2019
2.0
Feb 7 2019
2.0
Version: null
erispain
erispain
Jan 11 2030
2.13.0
4.0
Jan 11 2030
4.0
Version: 2.13.0