On itunes 11.1, can you delete podcast episodes? All old episodes appear in the list, and right click/delete is not an option.

You're right, it doesn't seem to be there. I just restored mine from Time Machine but if you can't do that you may be out of luck.

You can still download iTunes 10.7, but I believe you'd have to use an older version of iOS on any devices you connect to it. Good luck! Of course the best possible outcome would be for Apple to correct this bug as soon as possible.

JRD: That's exactly what I'm already doing, but that doesn't solve the problem: in fact, that's exactly where the problem is most glaring.

Same problem. This has taken time away from my morning; in other words, Apple has made my life more difficult. It used to be that they made everything easier. Please fix.

I agree. This is awful. I've probably spent 3 hours on it by now with very little luck. The MyStations option works, but it's large and bulky and not friendly. This needs to be fixed, Apple.

Before, downloading, syncronizing between Mac and iOS units was super simple.

Now, with iTunes 11.1 and the iOS Podcast app I don't even understand how to do things simply !!!

And haven't you noticed the same difficulty with Books and the iBook App.

Come on Apple ! Wake Up ! Make things simple to use again !

I am thinking of using third party apps on the Mac and my iPhone to listen to Podcasts.

Phew I thought it was just me. Please tell whomever to fix the delete problem. I may just stop downloading new versions after this is fixed. I almost called my computer fix it man at $85 an hour. I'm not as wonkie as you guys.

Little one

The easiest way I've found to deal with this is use the UNPLAYED button at top center.... you can delete these by right click, but it is still time consuming and awkward. Far more like Microsoft than Apple. I hope this is not a harbinger for the future of Apple.

For me it's all the options to download episodes that I've already listened to that is so annoying. They were next appearing on my iPhone with an option to download or stream on the phone. Would cost me a fortune as I am pay as you go. Tried downloading the episodes on my MacBook then deleting but then the option to download again returned. Not AppleMac friendly. Where did this sort of idea come from? Don't remember things like this ever, from as far back as my SE/30!!!!!

Yes, that's what I do for the moment but as I have a 11" only Maccbook, it needs a lot of manipulations of the keyboard and trackpad compared to the old version of iTunes.

judijay: as far as I can see, deleting them in "Unplayed" view doesn't remove them from "List" view, so I don't think that really addresses the issue.

Folks: just complaining here is unlikely to get us anywhere. Please help push Apple along on this via the "Provide iTunes Feedback" option in your copy of iTunes (dropdown from the iTunes menu, found just under thr Preferences option).

This has got to be the most stupid implemented flaw of iTunes ever!

It has utterly destroyed my ability to control my podcast lists, do Apple not employ QA testers anymore?

Feedback sent via iTunes 😉

Excellent point re using iTunes feedback. Done.

We know this blog is monitored by Apple so don't know if the feedback helps.

What is very revealing is that it has not yet been resolved. I don't think Apple really care about customers. That sort of attitude only works for a monopoly.

Eventually their business will suffer by not listening and it will be the beginning of the downward spiral. Organisations like Apple and Microsoft think they are above the rule which links customer relations with business success. When it comes to upgrading, I am sure all Apple users will remember Apples poor attitude and inadequate responses in these situations. An alternative, when one becomes available, will be more closely explored and that starts the sales slump.

For example, I am already in the situation of never being able to upgrade my iPod Touch owing to my very expensive hi fi units being unable to dock with the new interface. So I am already a lost customer to Apple. My new mobile is Samsung.

It is sad, really, but we see it over and over again when businesses become too dominant and arrogant.

Suggest some quick response to this problem is more vital than Apple appear to appreciate. Even a response on this forum that they are investigating would be welcome.

I wonder if they will allow the above or if it infringes the rules. Will soon see, I suppose.

You can un/reinstall the last version 11.0.5.

You may have to delete the library.itl file from your iTunes folder (Music/My Music > iTunes)

Install the older version of iTunes. Delete the library.itl file and start iTunes.

Just recreated this successfully and I can delete unwanted podcasts.