I am downloading a few bits on 'iTunes U' and they're taking so long to download, how can I delete them as they're still downloading and it won't let me delete them the normal way?

If there are multiple apps trying to download at once, only one can download at a time and the rest say "Waiting" until it is then their turn. Try this. Double tap the icon of the Waiting app, and it should resume the download.

How to Solve the Problem of An iPad App Download Stuck on “Waiting”

http://ipadacademy.com/2012/06/how-to-solve-the-problem-of-an-ipad-app-download- stuck-on-waiting

How To Get Rid Of Your iPad App Download Frozen Problem

http://www.sidelineapple.com/how-to-get-rid-of-your-ipad-app-download-frozen-pro blem-and-not-lose-years-of-your-life-video/

iTunes: How to resume interrupted iTunes Store downloads

http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1725

Another thing to try - Turn the iPad Off & then back ON.

If that doesn't work:

• Log out of your iTunes store account. Go to Settings > Store > Sign Out Then press the Home button.

• Then press and hold the Home and Sleep buttons simultaneously and don't release them when it brings up the Turn Off screen; keep holding them until the Apple logo appears.

• After restart, the Waiting should be gone.

 Cheers, Tom 😉