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Download BBC iPlayer media
Paste BBC iPlayer or news video links where regional access is permitted.
- •iPlayer episodes
- •Regional access applies
- •MP4 and MP3
Solutions
Paste BBC iPlayer or news video links where regional access is permitted.
Overview
BBC iPlayer and BBC News video require regional access. Paste bbc.co.uk/iplayer or bbc.com video URLs when playback works in your region.
Subscriber-only or expired programmes will not resolve.
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Supported hosts
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Format presets
BBC
This downloader
Free
Core tier
How it works
Open the public BBC post and copy its share link. A direct link looks like https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m000example. A profile or search page will not work.
Paste the link into PasteGrab. Pick Best quality, MP4, MP3, 720p, or Smallest file before you preview it.
Select Preview formats to confirm the title, length, and available files. If the page is private or unavailable, you will see an error before starting a download.
Start the job and follow its progress. When the file is ready, use the download link to save it to your device.
Benefits
PasteGrab gets the file from a public BBC page. You do not need to upload a copy first.
Pick video, audio, the best available quality, or a smaller file before you start.
Copy a BBC share link on your phone or computer and open PasteGrab in your browser.
The job page shows what is happening and gives you a link when the file is ready.
Features
Check the title, length, and available formats before you download.
Choose MP4 for video or MP3 when you only need the sound.
Use the Paste button when your browser allows clipboard access, or type the link into the field.
If a link is unavailable, the preview tells you before you wait for a file.
Output
PasteGrab exposes format presets before preview and may reveal additional streams afterward depending on what BBC publishes for that URL. Video pages typically offer MP4 output; audio-heavy BBC posts may map cleanly to MP3.
If you need the smallest possible file for messaging apps or email attachments, choose Smallest file. For archival or re-editing, start with Best quality and only downshift if storage or bandwidth requires it.
| Format | Best for |
|---|---|
| Best quality | Merges the best video and audio streams available on the BBC page into a single file. |
| MP4 | Standard H.264-style output suitable for playback, slides, and most editors. |
| MP3 | Audio-only export when the BBC post is music, speech, or background audio you do not need visually. |
| 720p | Caps video height for faster downloads and smaller storage on long BBC clips. |
| Smallest file | Prioritizes compact output when quality is less important than speed. |
Devices
Copy a share link from the BBC app or site, paste in Safari or Chrome on this page, and save to Downloads or Files.
Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge with direct BBC permalinks.
Share → Copy link, then paste in mobile Safari or Chrome.
Same workflow as phones.
Support
Use a direct BBC media permalink (bbc.com or bbc.co.uk video permalink). Avoid home feeds, search pages, and profile grids.
Long HD files take time to package server-side. Keep the job tab open or retry with 720p or Smallest file.
iPlayer is UK-focused; geo-blocks and DRM may prevent resolve. Test the link logged out in incognito before retrying.
FAQ
Tools
Quick tools for checking links and saving preview images.
Related
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