BFBS TV Player

Name: BFBS TV Player
Rating: 2.125 (294 reviews)
Author: BFBS Dev

By: BFBS Dev

Provides the range of BFBS TV services to members of the British Forces.

Features & Capabilities

BFBS TV Player offers a dedicated streaming service for members of the British Forces, their dependents, and other authorized users serving overseas. With over 35 UK TV channels—including exclusive content curated specifically for the Forces—this Chrome extension ensures that personnel stationed outside the UK can stay connected to familiar media. Access is restricted within the UK and requires authentication via a Ministry of Defence email, ensuring secure and authorized use. For assistance or channel issues when overseas, users are encouraged to contact the Service Delivery team.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

3.0 Last updated: 2026-03-06

Version code:

5540017

Creation date:

2015-04-28

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk
android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE Low risk
android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED Low risk
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk
com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT Low risk
com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE Low risk
com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE Low risk

Size:

24.85MB

Email:

ap*****@bfbs.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-04

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# 218,437 ▼ 326

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Developed by:

BFBS Dev

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bfbs.player

Email:

ap*****@bfbs.com

Website:

http://bfbs.com/

User Reviews

BFBS TV Player is valued by military personnel abroad for providing UK TV channels and better streaming than the website. It supports casting to devices and offers catch-up, though limited. However, users report frequent crashes, login errors, restrictive channel access within the UK, and unreliable casting features. Playback buffering and app instability are common complaints, impacting usability. Despite these issues, the app remains an important tool for accessing UK content overseas.

Pros

Provides access to a variety of UK TV channels, especially useful for military personnel overseas.
Better performance compared to the computer-based web page, with fewer connection issues.
Supports streaming via Apple Airplay and Google Cast, enabling watching on larger screens.
Offers catch-up functionality for channel content, although limited in scope.
Widely appreciated for providing UK content to users outside the UK, particularly on deployments or abroad.

Cons

Frequent crashes and error messages, disrupting viewing experience.
Issues with login errors and unknown errors preventing user access.
Limitations on channel availability within the UK versus abroad, leading to reduced content.
Casting functionality is unreliable or absent, affecting group viewing experiences.
App struggles with buffering and playback, often resulting in freezes or black screens.

Recent reviews

App states I'm in the UK, yet I am living abroad. App on the firestick works fine. Just the app on the phone.

Ma*****, 2024-11-25

Doesn't let me log in. I have tried deleting and reinstalling the app, resetting my password and restarting my phone but i always get 'Warning. An unknown error received'