How can I watch BBC iPlayer outside UK?

How to get BBC iPlayer abroad

  1. You’ll need a subscription to a VPN.
  2. Download your VPN app of choice on your Mac, iPhone or iPad.
  3. Log in.
  4. Choose a server based in the UK.
  5. Browse to BBC iPlayer and log in.
  6. You should now find that you are able to access BBC iPlayer content.

How do I change my region on BBC iPlayer?

BBC iPlayer app for connected TVs On our TV app, you can change your location by going to Settings and selecting Settings & Help > Other Settings > Change Location.

Why does BBC iPlayer say im not in UK?

There are several reasons why BBC iPlayer thinks you’re outside the UK. The most common are: Your IP address, which is the address websites use to determine where in the world you are, isn’t registered in the UK. You’re using a VPN (Virtual Private Network), proxy, or similar service which masks your IP address.

Can you use BBC iPlayer with a VPN?

Here’s how to use BBC iPlayer with a VPN: Connect to one of your VPN’s British servers (ideally in London or another major city). Now, create a BBC iPlayer account. You’ll be asked for your postal code, but the BBC doesn’t actually check whether you live there or not, so any valid postal code will work.

Why can I not watch BBC iPlayer abroad?

Due to rights agreements, you need to be in the UK to stream and download programmes or watch BBC TV channels on BBC iPlayer.

How do I get BBC iPlayer on my macbook air?

Using a Mac?

  1. Double-click the file after it’s been downloaded.
  2. A window with a BBC iPlayer Downloads icon should appear.
  3. Drag the BBC iPlayer Downloads icon into the Applications folder (shown in the same window)
  4. Open the Applications folder in Finder and double-click BBC iPlayer Downloads.

What free VPN works with BBC iPlayer?

After extensive testing, I found ExpressVPN is the top choice for BBC iPlayer. It has excellent speeds for streaming and reliable UK servers, so you can stream without any lag or connection errors. Best of all, you can watch BBC iPlayer with ExpressVPN risk-free as you’re protected by a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Can I watch BBC iPlayer on my Macbook?

You can use the BBC iPlayer website on the following computers: Mac. Windows PC. Linux.

Can you get fined for watching BBC iPlayer?

Can I be prosecuted for watching BBC programmes on BBC iPlayer without a TV Licence? Yes. The maximum penalty is a £1,000* fine plus any legal costs and/or compensation you may be ordered to pay.