# Whats Playing - UK TV Guide — Best App for British TV Videos

> British TV guide with show summaries, reminders, and search. (iPhone/iPad app by Kathleen Gallagher Mody.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whats-playing-uk-tv-guide/id312273609 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kathleen Gallagher Mody](https://appshunter.io/developer/1114609726)
- Category: Travel, Entertainment
- Price: $9.99
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 608 App Store ratings · 179 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 14 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic
- Released: 2009-05-22
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whats-playing-uk-tv-guide/id312273609/reviews.md

## What is Whats Playing?

Out of town and want to check on your favorite shows or if you just love British programming - this app is for you!
Built from the ground up with the goal of creating a simple consolidated experience for common wealth tv lovers.

FEATURES
========

• CHANNELS
Consolidated list of various shows including plot summaries

• REMINDERS
One-click to create reminders for your shows  

• SEARCH
Find the shows that you are interested across all the networks

Download and see what everyone is talking about!

Satisfying you our customer is our one priority.  Share you feedback, report bug, feature request.  Just email us at jcltravels@gmail.com

## Key features

- Consolidated channel list
- Plot summaries for shows
- One-click reminders
- Search across networks
- British TV focus

## What do users think of Whats Playing?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 👍 Works pretty well
- 🚀 Brilliant app
- 🚀 Great app
- 👍 Very accessible
- 👍 Fantastic to have British TV
- 👍 Wonderful being able to see BBC TV
- 👍 Works as advertised
- 👍 Nice app
- 👍 Fantastic app
- 👍 Flawlessly Fantastic

**Cons**

- 🐛 Was good, now not so much
- 🐛 Not enjoying the app
- 🐛 Accessibility is a concern
- 🐛 Casting issues
- 🐛 Stopped Working
- 🐛 Broken
- 🐛 Trouble getting into the app
- 🐛 Terrible app
- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 🐛 App doesn't work
- 🐛 Lagging and Freezing
- 🐛 No sound

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Search doesn't work
- Only first episode of series available
- Inconsistent episode availability
- Crashes and freezing
- Compatibility issues

**Most requested features**

- Casting to TV
- More episodes of shows
- Closed captioning
- Better episode organization and search
- Apple TV app
- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard

## Recent user reviews (10 of 179)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whats-playing-uk-tv-guide/id312273609/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Amazing app thank you

*2026-06-23, version 1.2*

Since 2012 this app has kept me in touch and up to date thank you for all you do God sent

### 5/5 — Best Brit app

*2026-04-15, version 1.2*

Amazing app

### 2/5 — Was good, now not so much

*2026-02-07, version 1.2*

This used to be a great app, but for some reason the ability to download and download match of the day now doesn’t seem possible as the streams always fail midway through. Essentially means the app is not usable from my perspective. I messaged the developers about it, but heard nothing back

### 3/5 — It’s a beautiful luxury, with flaws

*2026-01-30, version 1.2*

Beggars can’t be choosers. Being able to watch any BBC programming for free in the US without VPNs and some jiggery pokery is amazing. In a perfect world I wish all the series were current; for instance, QI in the comedy section always features the same few episodes from 15 years ago. Sometimes shows I love only have episode 1. And some of the best current shows on the BBC iPlayer aren’t on this app. That said, it’s something I appreciate every day and hope I never lose it.

### 5/5 — Works pretty well

*2025-11-16, version 1.2*

I’ve noticed this has worked better on my iPhone since I’ve upgraded my internet speed, and I can watch on Apple TV by using AirPlay. Not so much on my iPad, but the device is very old. For watching live and timely content, I think it’s worth the one-time fee.

### 1/5 — Not enjoying the app

*2025-05-27, version 1.2*

I began using the app when it was UK Player and it had a few problems, but tech support rectified the problem quickly.  Now the Whats Playing app is not an upgrade.  It rarely works and tech support says to wait until not as many people are using it.  Well I have been waiting for the buffering to stop for several days, this time.  Also not enough of current shows are shown.  The first episode may be shown, but it’s rare that subsequent episodes will be.  Old shows should have their own category and not take up space on the most popular option.

### 5/5 — Brilliant!!!

*2025-05-02, version 1.2*

I’ve had this app for years and the recent improvements are superb. Much more variety/diversity and still great quality. I use screen mirroring from my iPhone and iPad to watch on my main TV and the picture is superb. No stuttering or buffering. The picture is really sharp and clear. No complaints whatsoever. Just wish you could do one for ITV!!

### 5/5 — Updated app

*2025-02-09, version 1.2*

Brilliant app and wonderful service.  If you have a problem, contact the support team and they will resolve the issue.
Thank you
Jocelyn

### 1/5 — Loved this app.

*2024-12-25, version 1.2*

Sorry to say but I honestly loved this app up until about a month ago when it started being clunky, and sorry to say that now I can’t even open it.

### 1/5 — Nix geht mehr

*2024-12-13, version 1.2*

Fand das Angebot früher eingeschränkt, aber besser, als gar nichts. Seit dem Update geht aber überhaupt nichts mehr! NOT impressed at all!!!

## Frequently asked questions about Whats Playing

### What does Whats Playing - UK TV Guide do?

This app provides a consolidated list of British television shows, including plot summaries and network information. It allows users to set reminders for their favorite programs and search for shows across all available networks.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include a consolidated list of channels with show plot summaries, one-click reminders for your favorite shows, and a search function to find programs across all networks. It is specifically designed for fans of Commonwealth TV.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the application is free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the provided description.

### Who is this app designed for?

This app is intended for individuals who are interested in British television programming, whether they are out of town and want to check on their favorite shows or simply enjoy Commonwealth TV content.

### How can I provide feedback or report issues?

You can share your feedback, report bugs, or request features by emailing the developers directly at jcltravels@gmail.com. Customer satisfaction is a stated priority.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2024-03-20

Whats Playing is your ultimate go to app to get the latest episodes on your mobile device.  The update includes bug fixes and performance enhancements.

### 1.1 — 2016-08-04

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

If there is an outage and we don't fix it before you catch it, please email us help@gplexdb.com
- Added basic chromecast support, to control playback use the google home app for pause/play
If you get no sound please make sure your device mute switch is not On - the app respects the mute switch!

### 1.0 — 2009-05-22

No release notes.

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