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 versions of Â鶹Éç iPlayer due to technical limitations.
Subtitles
Subtitles are available for both live TV channel streams* and on-demand programmes (including downloads) on the iPlayer TV app, mobile app and website.Ìý
*There may be times when certain live channels or programmes don't have subtitles available. When this happens, you won't see the subtitles icon on the stream.
Need help usingÌýsubtitles on Â鶹Éç iPlayer? Check the following page: How do I use subtitles on Â鶹Éç iPlayer?
Audio description
Audio described programmes are available to stream but not to download on all versions of Â鶹Éç iPlayer exceptÌýSky On Demand. AD programmes are sometimes broadcast at a slightly later date than theÌýoriginal but still have their own full availability period.
Trying to switch off audio description? Check our Can I remove audio description?Ìýpage for more information.
Signed programmes
Signed programmes are available on all versions of Â鶹Éç iPlayer. Like audio described programmes, they're sometimes broadcast a few days later than theÌýoriginal but still have their own full availability period.
Trying to switch off sign language? Check our Can I remove sign language? page for more information.
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