BBC iplayer out side of the uk

DS-Guy · 07-01-2015, 11:52

hi iam enquiring for some one who want's to watch programmes via BBC i-player but they aren't in the uk is this possible? TIA

BKM · 07-01-2015, 11:58

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Originally Posted by DS-Guy

hi iam enquiring for some one who want's to watch programmes via BBC i-player but they aren't in the uk is this possible? TIA

The normal solution is for them to sign up to some VPN service - which will make them appear as being IN the UK to the BBC servers.

I am sure someone will be able to recommend a good one shortly!

ovbg · 07-01-2015, 15:55

For short term, and in hotels, just sign up to a VPN. Due to the short distances between Europe and UK, a VPN is usually good enough, especially on mobile devices or laptops.

If you plan to move to other parts of Europe, and you want to watch on a proper TV, VPNs are not the best option. Smart DNS is usually better, as Smart DNS is far easier to configure directly on many devices and Smart TVs.

What do you want to watch the iPlayer on and is it short or long term? (i.e. holiday + laptop or living there and watch on Smart TV/Roku/Xbox One etc?)

The short answer is yes, not only is it possible, but it works really well.

oilman · 08-01-2015, 08:54

Hola is free and fairly reliable - ok for occasional use..
Worth trying just to tst bbc iplayer out abroad.

-GONZO- · 08-01-2015, 11:11

www.unblock-us.com isn't free but offers a 7 day free trial then around £3 a month thereafter.
Works great for BBCiPlayer, but also other geo blocked sites too.

radioanorak · 08-01-2015, 15:20

If you use Firefox or Chrome browsers just install the extension called Zen Mate.
Its FREE of course

chuck_wippl · 08-01-2015, 15:59

If you want a reliable connection, and are willing to pay $45 a year for it, sign up to StrongVPN. We've had it for years and in fact have recently upgraded to a VPN router so we never have to connect any device in our house (such as phones, tablets, Apple TV and Smart TV) They're all connected all the time so we can watch pretty much everything! Going to get a NOW TV box or something similar next

DS-Guy · 10-01-2015, 12:18

Great replies guys

it's not for me though but for members of another forum
that are keen to see shows releated to the forum that i am a member of too! a lot of them
are based in various states of America so are the vpn's easy to set up most will probably be viewing on a pc/lap top thanks again

07-01-2015, 11:52	#1
DS-Guy Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 168	BBC iplayer out side of the uk hi iam enquiring for some one who want's to watch programmes via BBC i-player but they aren't in the uk is this possible? TIA

07-01-2015, 11:58	#2
BKM Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 6,288	Quote: Originally Posted by DS-Guy hi iam enquiring for some one who want's to watch programmes via BBC i-player but they aren't in the uk is this possible? TIA The normal solution is for them to sign up to some VPN service - which will make them appear as being IN the UK to the BBC servers. I am sure someone will be able to recommend a good one shortly!

07-01-2015, 15:55	#3
ovbg Forum Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 1,348	For short term, and in hotels, just sign up to a VPN. Due to the short distances between Europe and UK, a VPN is usually good enough, especially on mobile devices or laptops. If you plan to move to other parts of Europe, and you want to watch on a proper TV, VPNs are not the best option. Smart DNS is usually better, as Smart DNS is far easier to configure directly on many devices and Smart TVs. What do you want to watch the iPlayer on and is it short or long term? (i.e. holiday + laptop or living there and watch on Smart TV/Roku/Xbox One etc?) The short answer is yes, not only is it possible, but it works really well.

08-01-2015, 08:54	#4
oilman Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,854	Hola is free and fairly reliable - ok for occasional use.. Worth trying just to tst bbc iplayer out abroad.

08-01-2015, 11:11	#5
-GONZO- Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 8,954	www.unblock-us.com isn't free but offers a 7 day free trial then around £3 a month thereafter. Works great for BBCiPlayer, but also other geo blocked sites too.

08-01-2015, 15:20	#6
radioanorak Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: AFANDOU, Rhodes Greece Posts: 2,973	If you use Firefox or Chrome browsers just install the extension called Zen Mate. Its FREE of course

08-01-2015, 15:59	#7
chuck_wippl Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dubai, UAE Posts: 4,689	If you want a reliable connection, and are willing to pay $45 a year for it, sign up to StrongVPN. We've had it for years and in fact have recently upgraded to a VPN router so we never have to connect any device in our house (such as phones, tablets, Apple TV and Smart TV) They're all connected all the time so we can watch pretty much everything! Going to get a NOW TV box or something similar next

10-01-2015, 12:18	#8
DS-Guy Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 168	Great replies guys it's not for me though but for members of another forum that are keen to see shows releated to the forum that i am a member of too! a lot of them are based in various states of America so are the vpn's easy to set up most will probably be viewing on a pc/lap top thanks again

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