What do i need for iplayer

BBC iPlayer can also let you download most programmes, allowing them to be watched when you are not connected to the internet or when you are overseas. You can download and watch programmes offline for the same amount of time they are available for on the website. So if a programme is still available for 15 days on the website, you still have 15 days to watch it as a download. At the end of that period, programmes will be deleted, so keep an eye on the expiry date of each programme you download to make sure you do not miss out.

Remember, if you have the Parental Guidance Lock turned on, you will need to enter your PIN to download any programme with a guidance label. And if subtitles are available when you stream a programme then they will be available on the download. Do not forget, your TV Licence also covers you to watch or record programmes on any channel as they are being shown on TV or live on an online TV service. You can pay in one go, or spread the cost with a range of Direct Debit options or a TV Licensing payment card.

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Parental controls. Signing in. Supported devices. Watching iPlayer. Programme availability. Recent changes to iPlayer. In future it might implement systems whereby those not paying the licence fee cannot access BBC iPlayer, due to a Government request, but that is still in the discussion phase.

You can register on the site and have your bbc. A BBC account is totally free to sign up for. All you have to do to get a BBC account is register for one at bbc. If you already have an account, which you've used for the Beeb's website before, that will work.

It doesn't require all of your personal details, just your date of birth, email address, gender and a password to use when you sign in each time.

One other benefit to having a BBC account is that you can link a child's profile with your own for parental controls. Check out our guide to the best TVs to buy today.