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bilejo
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Q: BBC iPlayer

I can't download BBC iPlayer programmes. The BBC info is not much help. What am I doing wrong?

iMac, OS X Mavericks (10.9)

Posted on Dec 7, 2013 8:06 AM

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bilejo

Q: BBC iPlayer

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  • by bratman91,

    bratman91 bratman91 Dec 7, 2013 11:33 AM in response to bilejo
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    Dec 7, 2013 11:33 AM in response to bilejo

    Are you in the UK? if not, the BBC iPlayer help page states:

     

     

    Rights agreements mean that BBC iPlayer television programmes are only available to users in the UK. However, if you have previously downloaded a programme onto your laptop or portable hard drive from BBC iPlayer while in the UK, you can then watch it anywhere in the world.

  • by bratman91,

    bratman91 bratman91 Dec 7, 2013 11:42 AM in response to bilejo
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    Dec 7, 2013 11:42 AM in response to bilejo

    I have often used "Get iPlayer Automator" app to download BBC iPlayer (and the catch-up services of other UK tv broadcasters). If you know the name of the programme (program) you want to watch, it is easy to search for it and download in a format that iTunes can play. However, I have no idea if this works outside the UK.