Audio description online

You can watch programmes and films with audio description on BBCiPlayer and 4oD online.

BBC iPlayer

BBC iPlayer, the web based TV catch up service, offers audio description. Select programmes from the list of the audio described programmes available. In a review of the BBC iPlayer our reviewer said, "The iPlayer is a very welcome resource and offers a the ability to access audio described programmes for people who are not sure whether they want to purchase a freeview or subscription based service."

4oD

Audio description is available on selected programmes on 4oD, the video on demand service from Channel 4. Users looking for audio described content will be directed to a new section called "audio described shows" from the 4oD homepage. Initially, only selected programmes will be available with AD but the amount of content will grow over time. Any viewer enquiries or feedback should be directed to the usual Channel 4 viewers contact site or they can be contacted on 0845 076 0191.

Watch our video

Watch our video on how TV catch-up and on-demand services can be made more usable for people with sight loss.

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Last updated: 12 June 2013

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