What do I need to get BBC iPlayer Desktop?

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To download programmes you need to be in the UK - if you're incorrectly told that you're not, please see this advice.

Mac and Windows users must have administrator privileges on the account you wish to install BBC iPlayer Desktop to, otherwise you will not be able to install it.

BBC iPlayer uses technology supplied by Adobe please visit the following website for further information on minimum specification system requirements for video playback. Windows 8 users, please note that BBC iPlayer Desktop can only be downloaded and used in Desktop mode.

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