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BBC iPlayer Help

Can I download BBC iPlayer?

BBC iPlayer is the name for our television and radio catch-up service. You can play programmes through it on your computer, iPhone and iPod touch, Windows Media compatible portable media players, and we're working on other ways.

BBC iPlayer Desktop

We now offer BBC iPlayer Desktop, which is designed to let Mac, Linux and Windows machines download programmes. Find out more about installing this on:

Download for portable devices

The Nokia N96 and N85 offer direct downloads, otherwise you can download to your computer and transfer (sideload) it to your portable media player or mobile phone. Find out more here.

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For further help you can Contact Us, or you can discuss this issue at the BBC iPlayer messageboard.