Making the new iPlayer accessible for all
Before we began work we already had a lot of data and user feedback about likes and dislikes with the existing iPlayer website. This was fed into the design process helping to shape wirefram…
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The Owl and the Pussycat Poem and Quiz
Let's celebrate the International Day of Sign Languages together. Watch the video then play the quiz to see how much you know about The Owl and the Pussycat poem by Edward Lear.
Three Little Birds Song and Quiz
Let’s celebrate Black History Month together. Watch the video then play the quiz to see how much you know about the Three Little Birds song written by Bob Marley and performed by Semhar and…
Are programmes with sign language available? | iPlayer help
Yes, signed programmes are available on BBC iPlayer. Recently we have been able to make some live programmes available signed, including Strictly Come Dancing and the Pyramid Stage at Glasto…
How do I access all signed and audio described programmes on a mobile or tablet? | iPlayer help
You can access all audio described and signed content using the BBC iPlayer mobile/tablet app. There are two ways to do this. You can choose a programme or episode using the Audio Described…
Can I turn off animations? | iPlayer help
Yes, you can turn off most animations and motion effects on the BBC iPlayer website and on the TV app on most devices. This can be useful if you suffer from motion sickness. We use animation…
Can I remove sign language? | iPlayer help
For information on using sign language on iPlayer, have a look here: Are programmes with sign language available? Sometimes only the signed or audio described versions of a programme are ava…
Can I use subtitles on Sky? | iPlayer help
Yes, you can. Subtitles are now available on Sky On Demand and Sky Q on BBC programmes broadcast since 26 October 2020. If you're using a Sky Q box or Sky Glass, subtitles are also available…
Can I remove audio description? | iPlayer help
For information on using audio description on iPlayer, have a look here: Are programmes with audio description available? Sometimes only the audio described or signed versions of a programme…
What accessibility features are available in BBC iPlayer? | iPlayer help
Our commitment and feedbackBBC iPlayer is built so that all users can enjoy BBC on-demand and live content across TV, desktop, tablet and mobile regardless of what access technology they mig…
What devices support accessibility features? | iPlayer help
We’re committed to making our broadcast and online services as accessible as possible. However, the availability of subtitles and audio described programmes varies between the different vers…
Are programmes with audio description available? | iPlayer help
Audio described programmes are available on BBC iPlayer. Live Audio description is available on live channels streams on the BBC iPlayer website. Click or tap on the speech bubble icon to ac…
How do I use subtitles on BBC iPlayer? | iPlayer help
You can get subtitles on programmes you watch on the BBC iPlayer website and apps, including programmes you download. The icon to select subtitles is a speech bubble which you'll see on the…
How do I use subtitles on BBC iPlayer? | iPlayer help
You can get subtitles on programmes you watch on the BBC iPlayer website and apps, including programmes you download. The icon to select subtitles is a speech bubble which you'll see on the…
Why are the subtitles delayed or out of sync? | iPlayer help
For most programmes that are pre-recorded, we create the subtitles in advance. A technician uses the audio and picture to sync them up with what’s happening on screen.