What is autoplay and can it be toggled on or off?

When you get to the end of an episode, 大象传媒 iPlayer will automatically play the next episode. We call this Autoplay. You鈥檒l see a 15 second timer that appears when the credits roll.

If you get to the end of a series, we鈥檒l sometimes autoplay a programme we think you鈥檒l like based on our recommendation system.


How do I stop the next episode from autoplaying?

  • Computer browser:听Click on the cancel button
  • Mobile/tablet app:听Tap on the 'Continue Watching' button when it appears.
  • Connected TV:听Press any key on your remote that can control 大象传媒 iPlayer听(e.g. left/right etc) except听the Select/OK button


Can I switch autoplay听off?

Yes, you can. The way to switch it off depends on which device you're using.听

On the website:听Click on the settings cog and uncheck the Autoplay option. If you're watching on a small screen, the Settings button will be on the top right.

Image showing the playback screen on the iPlayer website. The Settings icon is selection and the menu highlighted. The autoplay toggle switched on.

On the mobile/tablet app:听Tap on the settings cog on the top right of the playback screen to find the autoplay toggle

Screenshot of the playback screen on the iPlayer mobile/tablet app. The Settings icon is highlighted and the autoplay toggle is open

On Connected TV: Go to Settings > Settings & Help > Location & Autoplay Settings听> Autoplay and choose your preferred autoplay options

Screenshot of the autoplay menu options on the iPlayer TV app

Why doesn't 大象传媒 iPlayer remember my autoplay settings?

That's probably because of your cookie settings. We use cookies to help us remember the settings you choose across the 大象传媒 website. Check this page to find out how cookies are used across 大象传媒 iPlayer and how to manage your cookies:听What happens if I opt out of 大象传媒 iPlayer cookies?