BBC iPlayer: 11 handy features you need to know about

There's even a secret beta programme you can sign up to

Tuesday 12 September 2017 10:16 BST

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BBC iPlayer has long been one of the slickest catch-up services around.

However, it's so much more than that.

You can also watch it to watch live TV and download shows, and it's got lots of handy extra features hidden just below the surface.

There's even a secret beta programme you can sign up to.

Though many people were annoyed about recently being forced to create a BBC account in order to access iPlayer, the change has made the service even better.

We’ve rounded up a selection of the best BBC iPlayer tips and tricks.

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