The new BBC iPlayer Downloads program, which replaces the now obselete BBC iPlayer Desktop software from today, has ironed out some of the kings, for a more reliable download experience.

2 February - new downloads of the BBC iPlayer Downloads app end. 11 March - downloading programmes from the web will end. Users will still be able to watch any existing downloads until 8 April ...

Today BBC iPlayer is launching mobile downloads on smartphones and tablets.. I'd like to talk about the thinking behind this new feature, and the benefits it brings to audiences. Part of the BBC's ...

The download version of the BBC's iPlayer will be available for Mac users by the end of the year, according to director general Mark Thompson.

BBC iPlayer is set to end downloads for computers and laptops – and users aren't happy.. The news has sparked outcry on X (formely Twitter), with one furious user calling it 'an illogical ...

The download version of BBC iPlayer is now available for Mac and Linux users. The BBC has worked with Adobe's AIR developer platform to create a desktop download manager for its online on-demand ...

Meanwhile, the BBC iPlayer Downloads app – which helps you download shows onto your computer – is also on the way out. It’s been unavailable to download since February 2, and the app will ...

Last week, the BBC launched an iPhone-friendly version of its iPlayer video-on-demand service. It wasn't long before some crafty iPlayer users figured out a way to exploit the new service, though ...

BBC iPlayer Downloads cuts out the need for Adobe Air. By Hunter Skipworth Published: 26 September 2013 The BBC's iPlayer desktop app has been given a redesign which simplifies the process of ...

Downloads from the iPlayer Web site are synced via Windows Media Player on a PC, and the 32GB model will hold around 50 hours of programming. Problem is, a 32GB Creative Zen will cost you about £ ...

Fans of BBC radio will be able to download programmes for seven days after broadcast in changes being made to the iPlayer announced today. Currently, people are only able to listen to BBC radio ...

Image caption, An iPlayer message gives notice about the decision to end downloads for desktop and laptop computers The BBC's iPlayer streaming service is to end downloads for users who watch on ...