BBC iPlayer
United Kingdom
Free Trial Available
Free (TV Licence £180/yr)
2
Total Channels
11
Channels
5
Sports Covered
1
Countries
Key Features
Free with UK TV Licence (£180/year). 12-month on-demand window. Wimbledon exclusive. Winter Olympics 2026 exclusive. BBC Sounds integration. 30-day downloads. Personalized For You recommendations.
Sports Coverage
Leagues & Events
Pricing Plans
TV Licence (Color)
£180.00/year
- All BBC iPlayer content
- Live TV channels
- 30-day catch-up
- Full on-demand library
TV Licence (Black & White)
£60.50/year
- Same access for households with no color equipment
Over 75
Free
Blind/Partially Sighted
50% discount
Available Channels 2 total
Available In
Technical Specifications
Official Website
Visit Site
Content Library
45,000+ hours, full series permanently available (Doctor Who, EastEnders, Peaky Blinders)
Resolution
1080p
4k
Select marquee events (Wimbledon, World Cup, Attenborough docs) via UHD Trial
Dvr
No DVR needed - 12-month on-demand availability
Profiles
6
Offline downloads
Most programmes (30-day window)
Start from beginning
Yes
Library growth
35% increase since 2024
VPN Compatible
❌ No
VPN Notes
Strictly blocked; BBC actively detects and blocks VPNs
Last Updated
February 19, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Pricing
BBC iPlayer is priced at Free (TV Licence £180/yr). A free trial is available for new subscribers.
Channel Availability
BBC iPlayer offers 2 channels. Sports coverage includes Exclusive free-to-air home of 2026 Winter Olympics (Milano Cortina) - every medal event live, Wimbledon (exclusive live coverage of all courts), Football , and more.
Device Support
Compatible with various devices.
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