The BBC is making a big change to the iPlayer, and it means that some viewers won't be able to download shows to watch offline any more. Many people like to download programmes on the iPlayer to ...

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 decision'.

Want to listen to our mixes, freestyles and playlists wherever you are? Get the iPlayer Radio app, go to 1Xtra and choose 'Download' on the music you want to hear.

iPlayer is designed for streaming, but that isn't always convenient: your broadband connection might be congested, or you might want to download now and watch later. The good news is that you can ...