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How do I get subtitles on BBC iPlayer?

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Mia Moss

Published Mar 10, 2026

How do I get subtitles on BBC iPlayer?

BBC iPlayer app for mobiles and tablets
You can turn subtitles on and off on the mobile or tablet app by selecting the S button at the bottom right corner of the playback screen once you've started playing the programme (after the BBC ident has played). To turn subtitles off, just press the S button again.

Considering this, can you get subtitles on catch up?

Subtitles on TV. Where they are available, you can usually get them by pressing the subtitles button on your remote control, or by pressing the menu button and following the options for language and subtitles. However, the availability of subtitles can vary when you watch on-demand TV.

Additionally, how do I turn off subtitles on catch up TV? Scroll through the menu until you find a "closed caption" setting, sometimes written as "CC." Click the "Enter" button on your remote control to modify the settings. Turn off the television subtitles by selecting the "Off" option.

Also, how do I get subtitles on BBC?

Choose the programme you'd like to watch and press the 'play' button. Once the video has started playing (after the channel identification or advertisements have finished), the 'S' button will appear on the right-hand side of the bottom bar, as shown. Press the 'S' button to turn subtitles on and off.

How do I get subtitles on ITV hub catch up?

If subtitles are available for your show, you should see an S symbol at the top right hand side of the video when the show starts. Simply press the S button to switch them on and off.

How do you get subtitles on demand?

Re: On demand and closed captioning
Press Menu on the cable box or on your remote control. Using the down arrow, navigate to Closed Caption; press the right arrow to “Enabled” or “Disabled.”

Are there subtitles on ITV hub?

We want to make sure that as many people as possible can watch their favourite shows on the ITV Hub so we offer subtitles on our most popular programmes on the website, our mobile apps, Samsung Smart TVs (2017 TVs and above) and TVs using Freeview Play (2017 devices and above).

How do I get subtitles on now TV?

On a NOW TV Box or NOW TV Smart Stick:
  1. Go to your homescreen and select Settings from the main menu.
  2. Select Subtitles, and then select On.
  3. You'll see a tick to indicate subtitles are now turned on for all available movies and shows.

How can I get subtitles on my TV?

Press INFO on your DIRECTV remote control. Select CC on the screen. Select DIRECTV Subtitles.

For Motorola/Arris HD TV boxes:

  1. Turn TV box off but leave the TV on.
  2. Press MENU on the TV box or your Xfinity remote control.
  3. Navigate to CLOSED CAPTIONING using the down arrows.
  4. Press the right arrow to enable or disable subtitles.

Why are subtitles not working on Sky?

If subtitles aren't working on any programme, try restarting your Sky box: Press standby on your Sky remote and switch off your box at the mains. Wait a couple of minutes, then switch your box back on at the mains. Wait at least 4 minutes, then press standby on your remote to switch your box back on.

How do I download subtitles?

It's pretty easy, just copy the title of the movie you've download, go to google, paste, add "subs" or "subtitles" and search. Most likely this first hit will be okay. Make sure the name of your movie has the exact same name as your subtitle file. You also need to put your subtitles in the same directory as your movie.

How do I turn on subtitles on my TV?

Turn the TV Box off and leave TV on. Press Menu on the TV Box or remote control. Using the down arrow, navigate to Closed Captioning. Press the right arrow to Enabled or Disabled.

Why is audio description on BBC iPlayer?

Sometimes only the audio described or signed versions of a programme are available on BBC iPlayer. The audio description is built into that version and can't be removed. If you can't find the original version of the episode, it's because the non-AD version of the programme has expired.

How do I turn the sound off on BBC iPlayer?

On the BBC iPlayer website
Switch over to the non-AD version by selecting Turn off Audio Description on the white bar at the top of the playback screen, or deselect 'Audio Described' at the bottom of the playback screen.

Can you get subtitles on iPlayer on TV?

You can choose the size of subtitles if using the BBC iPlayer website. We're trialling subtitles on our live TV channels through iPlayer. They're available on all channels apart from BBC Parliament, BBC Alba and S4C. The trial is available on the website only and is not available on Internet Explorer.

How do I change the language on BBC iPlayer?

On the BBC iPlayer website you can change the language of the text displayed using the Change Language option located at the bottom of the iPlayer homepage. Not all the text will change: the Cymraeg, Gaeilge and Gàidhlig language option will not change the programme title or programme description.

How do I get subtitles on BBC iPlayer on Apple TV?

Hi Paul, unfortunately Apple doesn't support the subtitle format we use for BBC iPlayer, so it's not possible to provide subtitles for Apple TV at this time. We appreciate the demand for this to be addressed, and we are investigating what can be done. Thank you for your patience.

How do I get subtitles on s4c iPlayer?

When the programme is over, follow steps 1-4 until you reach the language and subtitles menu, then press the off button followed by back-up. Alternatively, press the red button, choose subtitles, and press select to choose the subtitling language.

How do I turn subtitles off?

Tap on "Settings". Go to "Captions" and swipe the button toward the left of the screen to deactivate captions for all videos.

How to turn off captions/subtitles for a specific video:

  1. Select the video you want to watch.
  2. Tap on the screen.
  3. Tap on the orange CC button and captions/subtitles will be deactivated.

Can I get subtitles on catch up TV?

Subtitles on TV. Most TV channels have subtitles. Where they are available, you can usually get them by pressing the subtitles button on your remote control, or by pressing the menu button and following the options for language and subtitles. However, the availability of subtitles can vary when you watch on-demand TV.

How do I get subtitles on BBC catch up?

BBC iPlayer app for mobiles and tablets
You can turn subtitles on and off on the mobile or tablet app by selecting the S button at the bottom right corner of the playback screen once you've started playing the programme (after the BBC ident has played). To turn subtitles off, just press the S button again.

What is the CC button on TV remote?

What is Closed Captioning? Subtitles are displayed on your screen as a transcription of the audio portion of the program. Note: Most closed captioning (CC) options can be managed through your TV, using the CC button on your TV's remote or through your TV settings menu.

How do you get subtitles on Sky?

Press help on your Sky+ remote and press the left or right arrow to toggle subtitles On or Off, then press select to save the setting. Press the subtitles button on a Sky Q accessibility or Sky Easy Grip remote and turn subtitles on or off by pressing select.

How do I turn on subtitles on my Samsung TV?

Turn on Captions to watch videos and movies with subtitles displayed.
  1. From the Home screen, use the directional pad on the TV Remote and select Settings.
  2. Select General, and then select Accessibility.
  3. Select Caption Settings, and then select Caption to turn captions on. Select it again to turn them off.

How do I turn off subtitles on my Samsung TV?

Turning Off Closed Captions on a Samsung Smart TV
  1. Press Menu on your remote.
  2. Select Accessibility from the General menu.
  3. Toggle off Closed Captions at the top of the screen.

Why are captions closed?

Closed captions are a text version of the spoken part of a television, movie, or computer presentation. Closed captioning was developed to aid hearing-impaired people, but it's useful for a variety of situations. Open captions, in contrast, are an integral part of a transmission that cannot be turned off by the viewer.

How do I turn off subtitles on my LG TV without the remote?

How to Turn Off Closed Caption on LG TV
  1. Switch on your LG TV, press the Menu button on the TV remote control.
  2. Scroll down, find and access the Accessibility menu.
  3. Toggle the subtitle switch off, and apply your changes.

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