BBC Store was a video on demand store that launched in the UK on 5 November 2015 and opened the BBC Archive to consumers, allowing them to buy episodes or series of a show and download them (using dedicated BBC Store apps).

[3] It was initially hosted on a dedicated website, but was later integrated with BBC iPlayer.

[7] The Executive hoped each year to release a further 500–1000 hours of archive programmes.

On 20 May 2017 an article in The Telegraph claimed the BBC Store would be closing.

All customers will be entitled to a full refund of any money paid for programmes.