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Parental controls. Signing in. Supported devices. Watching iPlayer. Programme availability. Recent changes to iPlayer. Watching outside the UK. Resolving Issues. Outside the UK? You won't be able to delete and re-download the programme, so try connecting to any available WiFi, re-opening the BBC iPlayer app, and then disconnecting from the WiFi again. Why are my downloads failing? Internet connection failing when a programme is downloading When this happens your download should pause and continue once an internet connection has been re-established.

Your connection to the internet may fail either from your actual internet connection your router to the internet or your WiFi signal could be weak and drop out by being too far from the WiFi router. Try again when your connection speed improves. App crashing If the app is crashing or if you believe the issue is not related to your internet connection, reinstall the app per the instructions above.

You won't be able to download programmes if you're outside of the UK. For steps to try, check the following page: Why are downloads failing on my mobile or tablet? Using an Apple device running iOS 9, 10 or 11? Downloading is no longer supported on your device. He has a BA Hons in Business and is now a full-time freelance writer who enjoys making tech simple for everyone.

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