get_iplayer ☆
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Description:
Utility for downloading TV and radio programmes from BBC iPlayer
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: downloader bbc iplayer video cli
Install: brew install get_iplayer
About:
get_iplayer is a command-line utility for downloading and managing TV and radio programmes from BBC iPlayer. It allows users to archive content, provides metadata retrieval, and supports streaming via RTMP. The tool is highly configurable and can also function as a PVR (Personal Video Recorder).
Key Features:
  • Command-line interface for scripting and automation
  • Supports downloading and streaming of live and on-demand content
  • PVR functionality for recording series automatically
  • Metadata fetching and subtitle support
Use Cases:
  • Archiving BBC programmes for offline viewing
  • Automating downloads of new episodes via PVR mode
  • Accessing content on systems without a graphical browser
Alternatives:
  • yt-dlp – yt-dlp is a more general-purpose downloader supporting many sites, while get_iplayer is specialized for BBC iPlayer with specific metadata and PVR features.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Dec 29, 2025 3:55pm 2 REVISION_ONLY 43927e5d
Sep 15, 2025 12:00am 0 VERSION_BUMP a9bef5bc
Oct 22, 2024 11:21am 1 VERSION_BUMP 00dab991
Oct 22, 2024 4:06am 1 VERSION_BUMP 8985e05a
Sep 14, 2024 5:40am 0 VERSION_BUMP c573c30d
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