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The BBC iPlayer app is now available on the PS5, more than a year after Sony\u2019s powerful next-generation PlayStation 5 console first came to market.<\/p>\n
Players that were lucky enough to overcome PS5 stock<\/a> issues and secure a console at launch will be jubilant to hear this news, especially if (like this writer) they\u2019ve spent a fair bit of time over the last few months faffing about and between devices to keep on top of all their favourite TV shows.<\/p>\n Neil Hall, Head of Product at BBC iPlayer, said in an official announcement: \u201cWe\u2019re always working to make iPlayer available across as many platforms as we can, and we\u2019re delighted to add the PS5 to the 15,000+ devices where BBC iPlayer is already available.\u201d<\/p>\n The original lack of a BBC iPlayer app on the PS5 came as something of a surprise, considering that the PS4 had a functioning iPlayer app and many other streaming applications carried straight over to the new console via backwards compatibility.<\/p>\n Whatever the technical hurdles were behind the scenes, though, we can confirm that they have now been overcome. We\u2019ve just downloaded the BBC iPlayer app on our own PS5 and it seems to be working just fine.<\/p>\n The BBC\u2019s Neil Hall has told users to download the BBC iPlayer app on their PS5 consoles in this way: \u201cFrom today, PS5 owners can add the BBC iPlayer app by going to the Media tab on the PS5 home screen and selecting BBC iPlayer from the All Apps section. This will add BBC iPlayer to the apps library and make it available to use direct from the PlayStation home screen.\u201d<\/p>\n If, for some reason, you don\u2019t want to do it that way, there is another option. If you search for \u2018BBC iPlayer\u2019 in the PlayStation Store on your console, the app should appear immediately. And it shouldn\u2019t take long to download, if your internet is working!<\/p> Neil Hall from the BBC added: \u201cPS5 users will be able to watch all the best shows from the BBC, including Showtrial, gripping new drama from the makers of Vigil and Stephen Merchant\u2019s smash hit new comedy The Outlaws, featuring an A-list cast including Christopher Walken.<\/p>\n \u201cThey can also enjoy the full boxset of Doctor Who \u2013 as this special series Doctor Who: Flux reaches its thrilling conclusion this Sunday, plus they can get back to nature with Sir David Attenborough\u2019s The Mating Game, which will be available to watch on PS5 in spectacular Ultra HD, assuming their TV is UHD-capable.<\/p>\n \u201cThere\u2019s also a fantastic range of films for people to enjoy on iPlayer at the moment, including Vice, Adam McKay\u2019s black comedy biopic of Dick Cheney, Francis Ford Coppola\u2019s classic Vietnam war epic Apocalypse Now and chilling modern horror classic The Babadook.\u201d<\/p>\n This is great timing, you could argue, because the BBC recently confirmed that more than 1,000 box-sets<\/a> will be available on iPlayer over the Christmas period. So whenever you need a break from playing the best PS5 games<\/a>, there should be plenty to keep you entertained!<\/p>\n Follow Radio Times Gaming on Twitter<\/a> for all the latest insights. Or if you\u2019re looking for something to watch, see our TV Guide.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Visit our video game release schedule<\/a> for all upcoming games on consoles. Swing by our hubs for more Gaming<\/a> and Technology<\/a>\u00a0news.<\/strong><\/p><\/body><\/html>\n By Rob Leane Published: Tuesday, 30 November 2021 at 12:00 am The BBC iPlayer app is now available on the PS5, more than a year after Sony\u2019s powerful next-generation PlayStation 5 console first came to market. 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