How can I change my BBC cookie settings?

Updated: 6 November 2023

Some essential features on BBC sites just won’t work without cookies. And having other cookies switched off can seriously affect the way you’ll be able to enjoy our services.

Please check your cookie settings below and turn on any cookies you’re happy with.

“Strictly necessary” cookies are on by default but can be turned off in your browser settings.

Functional and Performance cookies can be turned on or off below and your preferences are automatically saved.

You can learn more about cookies and what they do on our other pages.

If you've chosen to block third-party cookies on your browser, your cookie preferences won't carry over from bbc.co.uk to bbc.com and vice versa. Please make sure to set your cookie preferences on this page at both bbc.com and bbc.co.uk.


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