How to cancel BBC iPlayer

Last verified March 2026

Beginner

1 min

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⚠BBC iPlayer is free — there is no paid subscription to cancel

⚠You need a valid TV Licence to watch live TV or programmes on demand via BBC iPlayer

Step by step

BBC iPlayer has no paid subscription to cancel — it is entirely free

To delete your BBC account: go to account.bbc.com → Personal details → Close BBC account

To cancel your TV Licence, visit tvlicensing.co.uk

Go to BBC iPlayer cancellation page ↗

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