Free BBC online content (iPlayer & BBC Sounds access)

The BBC provides free catch‑up TV and radio via BBC iPlayer and BBC Sounds: programmes, radio shows and podcasts are available to stream or download across devices without a subscription. UK residents can access the content through the BBC website and official apps; note that watching or downloading TV programmes via iPlayer requires a valid UK TV licence, while many radio and podcast services on BBC Sounds are free to stream without a licence. Registration for a BBC account is free and optional.