Get iPlayer Automator 1.29.6 for Mac

Mac Utilities

Updated Aug 7, 2026

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Get iPlayer Automator is a friendly Mac front end for the get iplayer command line tool, which searches and records programmes from BBC iPlayer and BBC Sounds. Instead of typing commands, you search in a window, add shows to a queue and let the app fetch and tag them. It suits BBC listeners and viewers who keep a personal library and prefer a window over the Terminal.

Key Features

• Search BBC television and radio listings from a simple Mac window
• Queue several programmes and download them one after another
• Series link style saved searches catch new episodes of favourite shows
• Downloads are tagged with programme details and artwork where available
• Use Current Webpage grabs the programme shown in your browser

How to Download

1. Use the download button on this page and save the app archive to your Mac.
2. Unzip it, move the app to Applications and launch it to build the programme index.
3. Source code and project releases are hosted when you Download from the official site on the project page.

System Requirements

Recent listings describe the app as a universal build for current Macs, and the project has long supported a wide range of macOS versions. Check the release notes for the build you download if your system is older.

FAQs

Do I need to use the Terminal?

No. That is the point of the app. It runs the underlying get iplayer tool for you behind a normal Mac interface.

Can it follow a whole series?

Yes. Saved searches work like a series link, finding and queuing new episodes of the programmes you follow as they appear.

Who can use BBC iPlayer content?

BBC iPlayer is a UK service with its own terms and licence rules. Follow the BBC terms that apply to you and your location.