BBC Iplayer

[Dusty Bin]

When trying to view TV programmes on BBC Iplayer, after a few minutes of each episode, what I'm watching freezes. Why does it do that and how can I prevent this, please?

[Buenchico]

Your internet connection can't send the data fast enough to provide a continuous picture. The only way to fix it is to upgrade to a better broadband connection (or complain to your ISP if they're not providing you with the speed that your existing contract promises).

Chris

[Ethel]

In the meantime, when it starts to play, pause it, make a drink or something for five minutes, and then press play - it should catch up with itself that way.

[Dusty Bin]

Thanks to you both for that.

I used to have to do that wee trick for some, but not all, YouTube videos I watched, so will try it for iplayer as well.

I didn't mention it earlier, but this freezing only seems to occur in the evenings, and I can watch iplayer virtually problem free in the mornings. Why is this?

[Ethel]

More traffic to iPlayer in the evenings, slowing it up

[Panic Button]

Set them to download to your computer when things are quiet, then watch at your leisure.

It takes ages to download, but start it at a suitable time and you won't notice.

[Dusty Bin]

Thanks for the last tip...and for the explanation.

Will try a download and see if it works for me.

Cheers!