You can still watch offline, but you won't be able to download the app on your PC or Mac
BBC iPlayer was deleted downloads from anyone looking to watch tv shows, films or documentaries offline. The change spells the end of iPlayer Downloads app, which is no longer available on Windows 11 or MacOS. iPlayer still supports streaming on web browser, but can still be streamed offline.
Desktop Downloads app for BBC iPlayer stops working on PC and Mac. Users will no longer be able to play downloaded shows on desktops with the app. Desktop downloads app will also no longer work on Macs and PCs. Users can still download downloaded shows and watch TV shows on desktop computers.
BBC iPlayer app shuts down for good tomorrow - full list of devices facing block. Some iPlayer users will finally find they can no longer access their downloads from tomorrow, April 8. iPlayer will no longer be available to download from April 8, 2015. BBC One app will also be available on other devices, including iPhones and iPads.