Programme availability

How do I find live programmes on my connected TV?

Anonymous — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 13:50:03 +0000

How do I find live programmes on my connected TV?

You can watch live TV through 91�� iPlayer by going to Channels in the top navigation menu. Then select the On Now panel.

If the channel isn't currently broadcasting then you won't see the On Now panel. For example CBeebies and C91�� broadcast between 07:00 and 19:00. So outside those times the On Panel won’t show for those channels.

Anonymous (not verified) 03 October 2019

Why aren't all programmes available to download?

Anonymous — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 13:42:28 +0000

Why aren't all programmes available to download?

There are several reasons why a programme may be unavailable for download (where the download option is greyed out). Unfortunately, as there are so many different programmes on the 91�� we can't talk about specific programmes but these are some of the reasons the programme you're looking for may not be available for download.

Live programmes

You’ll only be able to stream live programmes. A downloadable version of the programme may be available shortly after it has finished its broadcast. Not all live episodes will be downloadable due to the other reasons listed on this page, though.

The programme has only just been made available to stream

If a programme has only recently become available, there may be a delay in processing the download files. This is most likely if the programme was broadcast live or close to live (recently recorded) and the files could not be prepared in advance. Try checking again later.

Rights

Sometimes we can’t acquire the rights to allow a programme to be downloaded. This is most common with sports programmes and films.

Mobile or tablet devices

Downloading is only possible via the 91�� iPlayer app if you're using a mobile or tablet. So, either open the app or install it to download a programme.

Technical error

Technical problems can cause a file not to be available. If you think you've spotted a programme fault on 91�� iPlayer, check the known issues page. If it's not listed, please let us know by clicking “Contact iPlayer Help” below.

The guidance within this page also applies to the 91�� iPlayer Kids app.

Anonymous (not verified) 03 October 2019

What channels can I watch live in HD?

Anonymous — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 13:50:44 +0000

What channels can I watch live in HD?

Some live regional programming on 91�� One and 91�� Two is not yet available in HD. You might be able to watch some live TV in HD on 91�� iPlayer based on the current location you have set.

To get 91�� One in HD: set your location to England, Scotland, Northern Ireland or Wales
To get 91�� Two in HD: set your location to England, Northern Ireland, Wales, or any of the English Regions

If your location is set to Scotland you won't be able to get 91�� Two in HD, so you'll need to change your location to England, Northern Ireland, Wales, or one of the English regions if you want to watch 91�� Two in HD.

If your location is set to any of the English Regions you won't be able to get 91�� One in HD, so you'll need to change your location to England, Scotland, Northern Ireland or Wales if you want to watch 91�� One in HD.

You can change your nation or region by selecting Change location, located at the bottom left of any 91�� iPlayer page, or by heading to the Settings menu on the 91�� iPlayer app.

Anonymous (not verified) 03 October 2019

How can I watch national and regional programmes?

Anonymous — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 13:43:36 +0000

How can I watch national and regional programmes?

You can watch national and regional programmes on 91�� iPlayer no matter where you are in the UK. Here's how...

Watching on demand

To watch national and regional programmes on demand, just search for the programme in the 91�� iPlayer search bar. Most programmes are available shortly after broadcast. You can also easily find a selection of programmes in the Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales categories.

Or, use the TV Guide to find the programme you're looking for. The TV Guide you see will depend on the location you've set 91�� iPlayer to, so you might want to change your location. Scroll down to find out how to do that on your device.

Watching live

Once you’ve set your location, you’re all set to watch live local news and programmes from your selected region by going to Channels > On Now.

How to change your location

Website

On the 91�� iPlayer website on your computer, mobile or tablet, the Change Location option is located at the bottom left of the 91�� iPlayer page.

Having trouble setting your location on the website? If you haven't accepted cookies for the 91�� website, we won't be able to remember your location settings.

Head to the How can I change my 91�� cookie settings? page to make sure your 91�� cookies are switched on and to find out more about how we use cookies across the 91�� website.

Connected TV

On our 91�� iPlayer TV app, you can change your location by going to Settings and selecting Change Location.

Mobile and Tablet

On our 91�� iPlayer app for mobiles and tablets, you can change your location by going to Settings and selecting Change Location.

Note: Windows Phone users will need to follow website instructions.

Why does 91�� iPlayer forget my location?

If you find you have to change your location each time you use 91�� iPlayer, it may be because you've opted out of 91�� cookies. Check the How can I change my 91�� cookie settings? page on the Using the 91�� website to make sure your 91�� cookies are switched on and to find out more about how we use cookies across the 91�� website.

Anonymous (not verified) 03 October 2019

What programmes can I watch in Ultra HD?

Anonymous — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 14:50:02 +0000

What programmes can I watch in Ultra HD?

If you've got a supported TV, you can enjoy our selection of programmes in stunning Ultra HD (UHD) and High Dynamic Range (HDR).

Latest:

Live events

Previous UHD live events have included the 2026 FA Cup Final, as well as Wimbledon Centre Court matches and Pyramid Stage performances at Glastonbury. We also brought live coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics opening and closing ceremonies, the Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort, and live action from the FIFA World Cup 2022 in stunning Ultra HD.

More information

For more information and help with UHD on 91�� iPlayer, have a look here: Can I watch programmes in Ultra HD on my connected TV?

Full list of Ultra HD programmes:

Anonymous (not verified) 10 August 2023

How long are programmes available for?

Anonymous — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 13:43:36 +0000

How long are programmes available for?

We aim to make programmes available for as long as possible. And while much of our content is available for 30 days after broadcast, many more programmes are becoming available for longer (365 days or more). So you don’t miss out, we display how long a programme is available just below its description on the playback page.

Most programmes are available to download (on the mobile/tablet app or on your computer) and will have the same availability as it would if you were streaming it.

It may take a while to make a programme available on demand after broadcast if the programme was live or recorded close to live. Rather than wait, note that you can rewind the live TV channel by up to 2 hours. Some films may not be available either to watch live or on demand.

We're busy working towards making even more programmes available for longer.

Programmes with a longer availability

Some current affairs programmes, such as HARDtalk, Click and Panorama, are available for 365 days
Most 91�� Three programmes are available for more than a year
More drama, documentaries, comedy and children's series are becoming available for longer

Programmes available for 30 days

Much of our content is available for 30 days. However, if a programme is repeated, its availability will be extended, usually for another 30 days.

Programmes with a shorter availability

News bulletins may only be available for up to 24 hours after broadcast or until the next bulletin is broadcast
For legal reasons, Crimewatch Roadshow is only available for 24 hours after broadcast
Some sport coverage and films may have a shorter availability
Sometimes we'll remove a programme for editorial/legal reasons; when we do this, we list it on our known issues page

Can you extend the availability of a programme if I get in touch?

Unfortunately not. But please be assured that we always try to make programmes available as long as our rights allow.

You can, however, check to see if a programme is going to be repeated in the near future by visiting the programme website for a particular programme. If you're using 91�� iPlayer through a web browser, a link is displayed at the bottom left of the playback page.

Anonymous (not verified) 03 October 2019

Why am I seeing a 'Check back later today' screen?

Anonymous — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 16:35:03 +0000

Why am I seeing a 'Check back later today' screen?

Users on certain devices will see a 'Check back later today' screen when they select to play programmes which were live, or close-to-live. These programmes (like sports coverage, Question Time, Have I Got News for You) will take longer to process than pre-recorded programmes because they need to be made available in a format suitable to be published on 91�� iPlayer before they can be uploaded. It can take up to four times the length of the live programme for it to become available.

The full messages reads: "Check back later today. This programme is not yet available for your TV or set-top box. We are still preparing the video, and it will be ready later today.”

Anonymous (not verified) 05 October 2023

Why aren't all live streams available on 91�� iPlayer?

Anonymous — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 13:43:36 +0000

Why aren't all live streams available on 91�� iPlayer?

For rights reasons, we occasionally can't make live streams available on 91�� iPlayer. When this happens, it's most likely because we're broadcasting a film or sporting event for which we don't have the online rights.

If you're watching a live stream on 91�� iPlayer and see the following error message, we aren't able to make that content available online: "This programme is not available on 91�� iPlayer."

We try to make as much of our programming available on 91�� iPlayer as we can. Although some films may not be available on 91�� iPlayer, we have a Films category with those that are and some iPlayer exclusives.

Seeing a different error message?

If you're seeing a message telling you incorrectly that you're outside the UK, check our Why does 91�� iPlayer think I'm outside the UK? FAQ.

For other error messages, try using the search bar above or take a look at our troubleshooting FAQs:

Anonymous (not verified) 03 October 2019

Are all programmes that are broadcast available on 91�� iPlayer?

Anonymous — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 13:44:09 +0000

Are all programmes that are broadcast available on 91�� iPlayer?

Unfortunately not. We can’t always acquire 91�� iPlayer rights for every programme we broadcast. This is sometimes due to the cost involved in acquiring licences from third parties or maybe for other legal or contractual reasons. And sometimes we're only able to acquire the rights to stream a programme, but not to download it.

Here are some of the types of programmes that can be subject to rights restrictions:

Film and sport – Sometimes rights agreements mean sporting events and films are only available for streaming on 91�� iPlayer (not for downloading). We may have to remove films or sporting footage from some programmes for which we haven’t been able to acquire the rights.
Imported programmes – Programmes from overseas may not be available because our agreement with the rights holder doesn’t extend to putting them on 91�� iPlayer.
Specific episodes in a series – Very occasionally, certain episodes from a series may not be available while others are. This is because we haven’t been able to acquire the rights for those individual episodes.
News magazine programmes – Some news magazine programmes are unavailable in 91�� iPlayer for rights reasons.

The guidance within this FAQ also applies to the iPlayer Kids app.

Anonymous (not verified) 03 October 2019

How long do I have left to watch my programme?

Anonymous — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 13:44:09 +0000

How long do I have left to watch my programme?

We display how long you’ve got left to watch a programme underneath the playback area for each episode. Just scroll down to the Available for... line.

If an episode is expiring within 24 hours, we'll display the exact time it will expire just underneath the playback screen. For example, Expires tonight 6pm. If you’re watching a programme when it reaches the expiry time, playback will stop, so it’s worth checking the expiry time before you start to watch.

Anonymous (not verified) 03 October 2019

Programme availability

How do I find live programmes on my connected TV?

Why aren't all programmes available to download?

What channels can I watch live in HD?

How can I watch national and regional programmes?

Watching on demand

Watching live

How to change your location

Why does 91������ iPlayer forget my location?

What programmes can I watch in Ultra HD?

Latest:

Live events

More information

Full list of Ultra HD programmes:

How long are programmes available for?

We're busy working towards making even more programmes available for longer.

Can you extend the availability of a programme if I get in touch?

Why am I seeing a 'Check back later today' screen?

Why aren't all live streams available on 91������ iPlayer?

Seeing a different error message?

Are all programmes that are broadcast available on 91������ iPlayer?

How long do I have left to watch my programme?

Why does 91�� iPlayer forget my location?

Why aren't all live streams available on 91�� iPlayer?

Are all programmes that are broadcast available on 91�� iPlayer?