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[Bug] Parabolic doesn't download subtitles #1545

@mbridon

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@mbridon

Describe the bug
Launching Parabolic to download a video, it doesn't download the subtitles. 😞

Describe the expected result
The subtitles should be downloaded along with the video.

URL
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001sx3h/doctor-who-specials-1-the-star-beast

In Parabolic, when I add the URL for download, I'm shown this:

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Clicking on "Sous-titres" (French for "subtitles"), I see this:

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Parabolic can't find the subtitles. 😕

However, I know for a fact there are subtitles for this specific video, because if I use the get_iplayer tool it can download them. 😕

Download Options
I didn't configure any option, just using the defaults.

App Version

  • GNOME OS nightly
    • Flatpak from Flathub

Version Number: 2025.11.1

Additional context
You need to be in the UK for the URL to let you access, or alternatively use a VPN with a server in the UK.

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