There used to be several free options to do this many years ago , however unfortunately just using a UK proxy server and then inputting the details into your browser doesn’t work anymore. If you want to unblock BBC iPlayer , all the UK TV stations and indeed media sites across the world then you do need a VPN (Virtual Private Network).

Jul 15, 2020 How to watch BBC iPlayer abroad - Uswitch How to watch BBC iPlayer abroad Joe Svetlik - June 19th 2018 3:18 BBC iPlayer is the jewel in the UK's streaming crown. US-based services like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video might offer more BBC iPlayer VPN Not Working? A Simple Workaround Can Jul 22, 2020

The broadcaster is fussy about who can watch its programming mostly because it is not actually free, but paid for through the UK TV Licence - more details below including how iPlayer accounts work.

Watch BBC iPlayer with Surfshark VPN There’s nothing quite like getting in the mood for a night in with some good shows and seeing this message: “BBC iPlayer only works in the UK. Sorry, it’s due to rights issues.” You can solve this issue by using Surfshark (and getting a UK postal code off the internet). How to Watch TVPlayer Outside the UK How to much does TVPlayer cost? You can enjoy most UK channels free on TVPlayer (like BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5 and Dave). If you want to watch channels like MTV, Cartoon Network, and Eurosport (to name a few) their service costs £5.99/month after a free one-month trial period.

Ultimately the only reason why you can’t currently make BBC iPlayer work abroad is that the BBC sees that you aren’t in the UK. If you can change that, you will be able to make BBC iPlayer work abroad anywhere. And you do that by using a VPN service.

Jun 17, 2020 BBC iPlayer - How to Watch BBC iPlayer From Anywhere in BBC iPlayer is exclusively available to UK residents. British expats living in US, Australia, Canada, Germany, UAE, or Spain cannot watch any content on BBC. Simply configure your devices to use Unlocator Smart DNS. Once done, you will be able to watch BBC iPlayer outside UK regardless of where you currently reside. Watch BBC iPlayer with Surfshark VPN There’s nothing quite like getting in the mood for a night in with some good shows and seeing this message: “BBC iPlayer only works in the UK. Sorry, it’s due to rights issues.” You can solve this issue by using Surfshark (and getting a UK postal code off the internet). How to Watch TVPlayer Outside the UK