How do I get subtitles on BBC iPlayer on Sky?

BBC iPlayer website on a computer, mobile or tablet

  1. Start playing a live or on-demand programme (you might see a trailer first)
  2. Click on the subtitle (speech bubble) icon at the bottom right corner of the playback screen.
  3. You’ll see a pink line under the subtitles icon when subtitles are switched on.

How do I put subtitles on Sky on demand?

There’s also a Subtitles section in the On Demand, Sky Box Sets and Sky Cinema menus….Highlighting shows with subtitles

  1. Press Home on your Sky Q remote, and select Settings, then Accessibility.
  2. Select Highlight programmes, then select Subtitles.
  3. Press dismiss to return to your viewing.

Can you get subtitles on demand?

Administrators and engineers can now add timed Closed Captioning (Subtitles) to their On-Demand webcasts to make them more accessible, whether for the hearing-impaired or international audiences.

Why are subtitles not available on iPlayer?

This is due to the fact that subtitles are created in advance for the recorded programmes. On the other hand, if you experience a delay with BBC iPlayer subtitles in recorded programmes. If you are facing these issues, you need to contact BBC for resolution as this issue is from BBC end and not from user end.

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.

Why are BBC subtitles so bad?

A technician uses the audio and picture to sync them with what’s happening on screen. For a programme broadcast live, (like the News), subtitles will be generated as it is broadcast, which is a complex and problematic process. This means you’ll often notice a delay when watching live programmes.

Why can’t I get subtitles on Sky on demand?

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. If you’re a Sky Q customer, simply wait at least 5 minutes for your screen to go blank, then press Home.

How do I get subtitles on TV on demand?

To turn captions on for OnDemand programmes which carry captions, press the CC icon at the bottom right-hand corner of the video-player window, and then select ‘English (New Zealand)’.

How do I get subtitles on my TV on demand?

How do I get subtitles off iPlayer?

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.

Why do subtitles not work sometimes?

Subtitles need to be written correctly and formatted precisely in order to function. Extra dashes or spaces within coding lines (sequence and timing indicators) can corrupt an . SRT file, and cause overlaps, display errors or prevent subtitles from functioning at all.

Why subtitles are not working?

Switch to the Subtitles/OSD tab and mark the Enable subtitles checkbox. Click on the Save button and restart VLC Media Player. When VLC launches, play a video that has subtitles. If the subtitles don’t show up, click on the Subtitles menu, then go to Sub Track, enable it, and choose your preferred subtitle.

Can you get subtitles on Sky on demand?

Subtitles are now available on Sky On Demand and Sky Q on BBC programmes broadcast since 26 October 2020. If you’re using a Sky Q box, subtitles are also available via the BBC iPlayer app.

Can you get subtitles on the BBC app?

As we mentioned before, regarding Sky, you can only watch BBC programmes on Sky+HD and Sky Q. Subtitles are accessible on Sky Q box only through an BBC iPlayer app. It is an issue that BBC is trying to solve, and it is related to the fact that Sky uses a different subtitle format to the BBC.

Can you get subtitles on Sky Q box?

Subtitles are accessible on Sky Q box only through an BBC iPlayer app. It is an issue that BBC is trying to solve, and it is related to the fact that Sky uses a different subtitle format to the BBC. Subtitles Not Working?

Where can I find subtitles on my iPlayer?

You can get subtitles on programmes you watch on the BBC iPlayer website and BBC iPlayer apps, including programmes you download. The icon to select subtitles is a speech bubble which you’ll see on the playback screen.