BBC iPlayer Android

BBC iPlayer

Watch or download the latest BBC TV series, Sports or News coverage in one place

Features & Capabilities

Enjoy BBC iPlayer in the palm of your hand. Stream live news, big sporting events, comedies, documentaries and dramas. Watch on demand with the latest series, pause, restart and rewind live channels, build a watchlist, sign in to sync across devices, and download episodes for offline viewing. Chromecast support lets you stream to your TV, and you can create child profiles for age-appropriate viewing.

BBC iPlayer collects viewing data to personalise recommendations and improve app performance; you can opt out via in-app settings or the AppsFlyer opt-out form. The app is developed by BBC Media Applications Technologies Limited and is subject to the BBC Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

User Growth & Download Statistics

Contact the developer

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Developed by:
British Broadcasting Corporation
Google Play Store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=bbc.iplayer.android
Email:
ip*****@bbc.co.uk
Website:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/help/

User Reviews

Users praise BBC iPlayer Android for its catch-up capability, broad content, and ad-free experience, with many noting it’s free to watch. However, several reviews report stability and compatibility problems on TVs (Philips Ambilight, Samsung, TCL) following updates, including crashes, reinstall issues, and non-working issues. Overall, the app is seen as a strong source for British programming and a reliable way to catch up on shows, with room for improvement in TV compatibility.
Pros
  • Great catch‑up capability with a broad content library, making it easy to watch missed shows
  • Content is free to watch with a wide selection of popular titles
  • Ad-free or minimal ads, providing a clean viewing experience
  • Reliable Android app performance with smooth playback and responsiveness
  • Strong focus on British programming and a treasure trove of titles
Cons
  • TV compatibility and stability issues on multiple devices after updates (e.g., Philips Ambilight, Samsung, TCL), including crashes and reinstall failures
Recent reviews
there is always something interesting to watch in here. I love BBC documentaries.
by Me*****, 2026-05-30

Terrible updates UI is horrible. Trying to be netflix.
by Da*****, 2026-05-30

has anything i want to watch straight at my finger tips.
by Le*****, 2026-05-30
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