How long am I able to watch a programme once it's been downloaded?

Downloaded programmes are available for the same amount of time as they are on the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ iPlayer website or app. So if a programme is available for 30 days, you'll have until the end of that same 30-day period to watch the download.

When you search for a programme on the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ iPlayer mobile/tablet app, you can find the availability underneath the episode or programme.ΜύTo make sure you don't miss a download expiring, you can also switch on expiry notifications in the appΜύSettings (cog icon on the top right of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ page).

Two screenshots from the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ iPlayer mobile/tablet app. The first shows an episode page with the availability highlighted. The second shows the Settings page with the Downloads Expiry notification option highlighted.

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! You can opt in to notifications on the mobile/tablet app to let you know when a download will soon expire. Just head to Settings and make sure the 'Expiring downloads' box is ticked.

Some programmes may be available for a shorter period, or won’t be available to download at all. This is because we have different rights agreements with different programme makers. Check the Why aren't all programmes available to download? page for more information.

Μύ

Μύ