Where to find iplayer files

However, if you download something when in the UK, it should play when you're overseas. The exception to this is if you download something, the app updates, and you don't open the app before leaving the UK—so simply always ensure you open the app before you travel.

You can keep the movies and shows that you download for as long as they're available on BBC iPlayer. Some content is only available for 30 days, others for years. Your downloads will automatically delete when the expiry date is reached. You can see the expiry date on the movie or show page. No matter where you are in the world, you can watch anything on BBC iPlayer providing you've downloaded it before you set off. If you're experiencing problems downloading or playing programmes, check the Why won't my downloaded programmes play on my computer or laptop?

Yes, you can. For PC users the default location is How can I change where my downloads are stored on my computer? Is the destination folder still there? If it isn't accessible, try the following: Locate it on your system and restore it Recreate the folder and re-download the missing programmes Change your destination folder and re-download the missing programmes If you've accidentally deleted or relocated the programme file, you will need to remove the programme from your My Downloads list and download it again.

Using a Mac? Using a Windows computer? Are subtitles available on downloads? If subtitles are available when you stream a programme then they'll be available on the download. You can turn subtitles on or off by selecting the subtitles button which looks like a speech bubble in the playback console.

How do I download the HD version of a programme? What is Series Record? Series Record lets you subscribe to any BBC TV series and have new episodes automatically downloaded to your computer as soon as they become available.

Can I change where the download files are stored on my computer? Yes, you can. Can you save BBC iPlayer downloads? Can you record off BBC iPlayer? Where are BBC iPlayer downloads stored? Do iPlayer downloads expire? Previous Article How do I get a job after 6 years gap? Back To Top.