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TV over broadband

Online TV

  • Watch the latest TV shows using BBC iPlayer and other online TV services
  • We show you how you can watch TV online with broadband internet
  • Discover online TV services offered by broadcasters including BBC, Sky, ITV, Five and Channel 4
  • How to download paid-for and free films

What's in this guide

Watch online TV

How you can watch your favourite TV shows using online TV services such as the BBC's iPlayer.

BBC iPlayer

You can use the BBC's iPlayer online TV service to download TV shows or watch TV online.

ITV Player

Watch online TV shows from ITV1, ITV2, ITV3 and ITV4 with ITV Player.

Channel 4 on Demand

Get the lowdown on free programmes from Channel 4's 4oD online TV service.

Demand Five

Buy, watch or rent popular TV shows from Channel Five using the Demand Five online TV service.

Sky Player

Watch digital satellite TV – even if you're not a Sky subscriber – using the Sky Player online TV service.

Film downloads

Buy or rent movies by downloading from online movie stores. Plus how to get free films legally.

How to watch online TV 

What you need to be able to watch online TV from any computer with an internet connection.