[ccm47]

I don't know if this helps but I use Surfshark VPN on a 4g router and have noticed that some programmes on iPlayer aren't available to download to my laptop or Freesat box, but can be watched. However the same programmes can be downloaded to my tablet, so it may be something due to copyright issues or in the iPlayer programming. Maybe try looking to see if you can download any programme at all.

 

[ccm47]

Yes the thread was interesting. We had SOSH fibre installed last week and have made various network changes as a result. My OH even allowed me to play with the TV settings so as I could install a VPN on it. Yeah iPlayer off the set instead of via a laptop or phone,and with Canal+ perfectly happy.
One thing required by the installers which was not on the list: a hairdryer! They wanted to force dry some glue. Thankfully we keep one in the guest room.