Firefox prevented download of BBC iPlayer

I cannot download BBC iPlayer from their website. Firefox gives a message that such download will interfere with browser function.
I require this software to download podcasts for my 93 year old mother to reduce her boredom. It is necessary for any downloads outside the UK. These programs are for personal use only.

You need to upgrade to Snow Leopard which includes a more up to date version of Safari:
The OS 10.6 Snow Leopard install DVD is available for £14 from the Apple Store:
http://store.apple.com/uk/product/MC573/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard
When you have installed it, run Software Update to download and install the latest updates for Snow Leopard to bring it up to 10.6.8, or download the combo update from here:
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1399
Check via Software Update whether further updates are required.

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Hi all, I have tried so many fixes but cant seem to fix the problem
When I log into my user and go on the BBC iPlayer website and click on any video, it loads perfectly fine.
However, when my mum logs onto her user account she cant play any videos.
The message that comes up for ANY video is 'This content doesnt seem to be working. Try again later'
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4 GB RAM,
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*Regarding Safari:*
Have you tried repairing permissions & restarting?
If you have an Intel-based Mac, running Safari in Rosetta can also resolve some QT plug-in issues.
First quit the app if it’s open & then, in your Applications folder, select Safari & press Command+I.
In the General area of the Safari Info dialog that appears (click the disclosure triangle if this area is not already expanded), select Open Using Rosetta, & then close the Safari Info dialog.
Relaunch Safari.
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If you are using Safari then I suggest that you check out Safari 2.0 Help Webpages aren't working (indicated by boxes with question marks)
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Unchecked the java option in the safari security prefrences.
*Regarding FireFox:*
Which version of FF are you using?
See the following thread. It may be helpful.
http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=5354645#5354645
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Hi,
I am having a strange, app-specific problem with my iPad 3rd generation (wifi only, 64GB) running iOS 6.1.3.
When I use the BBC iPlayer app (version 2.0.5.33) to download a TV show to watch offline, my iPad almost always loses wifi connection a minute or two into the download, and it stays disconnected until I go into Settings > Wifi and select my home network again. If I resume the download in iPlayer, the same issue will typically recur within a minute or two.
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6. Reinstall the affected application
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iOS: Troubleshooting applications purchased from the App Store
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1702
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Can anyone tell me if it is possible to download a programme from the BBC iplayer into an ipad 2? If there is an application that does this what is it?
Many thanks to you all.

There is no iPad app to do this - the BBC's television license agreement wouldn't allow it.
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