How do I record from BBC iPlayer?
Matthew Wilson
Published Apr 05, 2026
How do I record from BBC iPlayer?
What is Series Record?
- Download an episode of a TV series to the iPlayer Downloads application on your computer or laptop.
- In the iPlayer Downloads application, select the By Series view.
- Toggle on the Series Record option for this series.
Can I download from BBC iPlayer to Memory Stick?
Unfortunately not. You can only download programmes to your device’s internal storage and not to external storage devices such as an SD card, USB device, or disc. Our obligations to rights holders state that a downloaded programme can only be played on the device it was downloaded on. Was this helpful?
Do BBC iPlayer downloads expire?
Downloaded programmes are available for the same amount of time as they are on the BBC iPlayer website or app. At the end of the availability period, downloaded programmes will be deleted, so keep an eye on the expiry date of each programme you download to make sure you don’t miss out!
Can you watch BBC iPlayer on 2 devices?
BBC iPlayer now has the ability to sync across devices. Users have the option to sign into the catch-up service using their BBC iD, and draw together the content they have favourited on multiple platforms. Syncing is available on the iPlayer apps for iOS and Android, as well as the web-based version of the service.
Can BBC tell if I watch iPlayer?
Can they tell if you watch BBC iPlayer? – Quora. BBC iPlayer requires registration, including email, to use. If you registered with your real details, then yes, they can tell when you use it. If you registered with ‘other’ details (which is not illegal), they still have a record of the I.P.
Do you have to pay for BBC iPlayer on your phone?
What you need to do to sign into BBC iPlayer. You need to sign in with a registered account when accessing BBC services online through the web or via the mobile apps. The BBC doesn’t require payment beyond the standard television licence fee that you need to pay to watch BBC broadcasting through TV or online.