Download BBC Videos [A Real-Working Way]

Quick Answer:
You can download BBC videos by using Video DownloadHelper to extract the video link first and then using SurFast Video Downloader to download the BBC video via the link.

Can You Download BBC Videos

Unlike downloading news videos from other platforms, downloading videos from BBC is not as simple. That’s because you can’t easily get the BBC video link as you do on other websites. Luckily, that doesn’t mean you can’t download BBC videos. By following the tips in this guide, you will be able to download video from BBC successfully.

Preparation: Get the BBC Video Link

As mentioned earlier, the difficulty in downloading BBC videos lies in extracting the video link. Now, I will show you how to obtain the link to a specific BBC video using the Video DownloadHelper extension.

Note: Although this extension is a BBC video downloader, it requires a companion app to help. Therefore, it’s not recommended to use this add-on to save the video you like from BBC.

To extract the BBC video link:

Step 1. Add Video DownloadHelper to your browser and pin it to your toolbar.

Step 2. Open a new tab and visit BBC.com.

Step 3. Find and click the video you want to save.

Step 4. While the video is playing, click Video DownloadHelper.

Step 5. Hover over one of the download options and click the three dots.

Step 6. Choose Copy URL.

Now you have successfully extracted the link to the BBC video, you can use it to download the BBC video to your computer with the help of any of the BBC video downloader tools introduced below.

Download BBC Videos in HD

Tool: SurFast Video Downloader

Whether you want to download videos from BBC, download CNN video, or save videos from Yahoo, Nabla Mind SurFast Video Downloader is a time-saving solution. When you use this BBC video downloader to download BBC videos, it can successfully download them to MP4 in HD quality (depending on the video source), ensuring that you can play the video across platforms and have a good viewing experience.

To download a BBC video:

Step 1. Copy the news video link to SurFast Video Downloader and wait for it to parse the URL.

Step 2. Select the output video format and video resolution you need. Afterward, set the storage path and click Download to download the news video.

Step 3. Wait for the video download process to finish and check the video in the Finished panel.

SurFast Video Downloader also helps to download BBC Sounds and download BBC podcasts. If you want to save podcasts or music from the platform, it is also a viable choice.

Wrapping Up

This is the proven way to download videos from the BBC website. If you want to download from iPlayer, it is not the same. To download from iPlayer, you need to:

Step 1. Install the BBC iPlayer app on your phone or tablet.

Step 2. Launch the app and find the video you want to save.

Step 3. Tap the Download button underneath the video.

Step 4. Tap Downloads to check the video.

Besides, you can record from iPlayer to save a part of a show or program.