How do I get subtitles on BBC iPlayer on TV?

Subtitles should be available on any programme you watch on demand. To turn them on, simply hit the subtitle icon (which looks like a speech bubble) at the bottom right corner of the playback screen once you’ve started playing the programme.

Why can’t I get subtitles on BBC?

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.

How are BBC subtitles done?

Live broadcast subtitling is made possible through a stenographic keyboard used by an experienced real-time captioner. This text is then sent to the television station via a phone line and modem and encoded into the broadcast signal, which is then decoded as closed captions on the television screen.

How can I watch Spanish TV in England?

There is a couple of main satellites of use for Spanish TV in the UK, these are the Astra 1 satellites at 19.2E and Hipasat at 30W. If you’re looking for Free To Air (FTA) un-encrypted TV services form Spain they are slim pickings. If you’re looking for some extra channels you have a couple of options.

Why is iPlayer in Spanish?

The reason you can’t watch BBC iPlayer from Spain is because you…are in Spain! A VPN solves this problem by masking your computer address and tells the BBC when you try to connect that you are UK-based. VPNs are a solution but perhaps not the best solution for everyone.

Why do some TV channels not have subtitles?

Why don’t channels just provide subtitles? People often ask why channels don’t just provide subtitles without being required to. The answer is: money. Providing subtitles is costly and the proportion of costs for a channel with less than 0.05% of the total viewing is disproportionate.

How do I get subtitles on my smart TV?

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

Where can I find subtitles for TV shows?

Welcome to TVsubtitles.net. The largest collection of subtitles for TV Shows. Here you can find subtitles for the most popular TV Shows and TV series. Subtitles are available in multiple languages. All subtitles here are packed with WinZip, you must unpack to use it.

What is the best subtitle format for the BBC?

There are many formats in circulation for subtitle files. In general, the BBC accepts EBU-TT part 1 with STL embedded for broadcast, and EBU-TT-D for online only content. For a full description of the delivery requirements, see the File format section.

Why are subtitles required to have text in them?

If the onscreen graphics are not easily legible because of the streamed image size or quality, the subtitles must include any text contained within those graphics which provide contextual information.

How do I watch DivX/XviD movies with subtitles?

Subtitles are available in multiple languages. All subtitles here are packed with WinZip, you must unpack to use it. To watch DivX/XviD movies with subtitles you first need to install a DirectShow filter for Windows Media Player which is called DirectVobSub.