BBC also uses this flow to enforce the check. When you sign in on a new TV, it re‑verifies that you’re covered – a legal requirement for iPlayer that a simple password login might miss.
In the golden age of streaming, BBC iPlayer remains one of the premier platforms for catching up on British television. From Doctor Who and Line of Duty to live broadcasts and exclusive box sets, the service offers a wealth of content. bbc.com/account/tv code
Codes are temporary. If you took too long to type it in, the code will have expired. BBC also uses this flow to enforce the check