Update on my system:

- The Panasonic TV iplayer stopped working for a couple of days last week.  It has started working again this week.  It would hang or constantly have to re-buffer.  Same problem as the Sony Blu Ray Player

- I had a callback from Sony support and it was an interesting chat about this problem in general.  Sony engineers are working on the issue but it seems the problem may be between the Sony portal and the BBC iplayer service but unclear which side it's on.

- Given that the iplayer on my Humax PVR doesn't work either (similar problems to the Sony) it would suggest that part of  the problem must lay with the BBC.

- The Sony engineer has similar problems with his Blu Ray player at home.  We are not alone !!

I like Sony's support.  My kit doesn't work and it's frustrating but they do offer support and are kind enough to phone back and update.  Sony support is in stark contrast to Humax support - non existent.  BBC iplayer support is poor and they are pushing the blame onto Sony - conveniently disregarding my Humax and Panasonic problems.

I hope the engineers get to the bottom of the problem soon 'cos I love using iplayer.

The Sony chap said there is a knowledge base article on the Sony website which I should subscribe to and  will be updated with developments as they occur.  He thinks there should eventually be a firmware update.

But I can't find the knowledgebase.  If anyone does could they put up the link?

Just seen this:

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/03/01/be_internet_bbc_connection_problem/

Well it certainly isn't resolved for me. Still no play button.

The previous O2 issues I thought had since been resolved as far as I'm aware, so this might be a separate issue? What ISP are you using? Have you done the usual firmware upgrade and factory reset?

Thanks

Aarrrrggghhh!!! It's gone again! iPlayer has stopped working again. I'm now back to square one with no Play button showing on screen. Been like this for the last week.

Did we ever get to the find out the source of this issue? Is it Sony, BBC or the ISP?

Thanks for the info about doing a Factory Reset - that seems to have done the trick.

I've got a not dissimilar problem on my BDP S370.  I can access IPlayer and view programs from the main entry screen and any of the 'Most Popular' listings in the browser.  However if I choose any of the days e.g. Sat 24th, Fri 23rd etc, the spinning activity icon next to the Alphabetical listings boxes appears and nothing else happens.  I've tried leaving it for several minutes, no luck. 

Accessing through Virgin Media.  Proxy server option disabled after it stopped all online apps working. 

Help!