How to Watch iPlayer Abroad

Method 1 of 3:

Downloading Shows on a Computer

Install BBC iPlayer Downloads. This will ensure you can watch shows you've downloaded from the website.
1. Go to https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/install and click the link to start the installation.
2. If you already have BBC iPlayer Downloads, you won't see the option to download it again.
3. Mac users will need to open the downloaded file then drag the BBC iPlayer Downloads icon into the Applications folder.
4. Windows users will need to open the downloaded file, click Run, and follow the on-screen prompts to install BBC iPlayer Downloads.
Go to https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer in a web browser. You may need to login to continue.
Navigate to a show and click on it. You can search, browse categories, or click the My Programmes tab to see quick views of the shows available.
Click the download icon

. You'll see this under the show's name and description.
Open BBC iPlayer Downloads. You'll find this app in your Start Menu or Applications folder.
Navigate to and click on the show you want to watch. All your downloaded shows/movies will appear in a list once you open iPlayer Downloads.
Click the play icon

to begin playback. You can watch all your downloaded shows from this app.

Method 2 of 3:

Downloading Shows on a Phone or Tablet

Open BBC iPlayer. This app icon looks like the letters "B" "B" and "C" on separate tiles and the word "iPlayer" in pink underneath. You'll find this app on your Home screen, in the app drawer, or by searching.
1. If you don't have the BBC iPlayer app, you can download it for free from the Google Play Store, Amazon Store, and App Store.
Navigate to and tap on the show you want to download. A description of that show will open.
Tap the download icon

. You'll see this under the show title.^{[1] X Research source}
Tap ☰. You'll see this in the upper left of your screen.
Tap the downloads icon

. This is a large icon that you'll find on the right side of your screen.
Tap the show you want to watch. When you tapped the downloads icon, you will see all the shows/movies you've downloaded.
Click the play icon

to begin playback. You can watch all your downloaded shows from this app.

Method 3 of 3:

Using a VPN

Get a VPN subscription. You have to mask your IP address to show a UK address in order to use BBC iPlayer.^{[2] X Research source}
1. You can use a service like ExpressVPN that also offers apps for your phones and tablets as well as your computer.
Login to your VPN. Most VPN services will include apps and programs with their service for you to use instead of their website. You may need to login to the VPN website instead.
Choose a server in the UK. This will ensure your IP address shows as a UK IP address.
1. If you're using a VPN service like ExpressVPN with an app, you can use the app to find BBC iPlayer and watch shows from that app and skip the rest of the steps. If you're using a web browser, continue.
Go to https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer in a web browser. You may need to login to continue.
1. If you get an error at the top of the page saying your VPN is not UK-based, you may need to try logging into a different server through the VPN server.
Navigate to a show and click on it. You can search, browse categories, or click the My Programmes tab to see quick views of the shows available.
Click the play icon

to begin playback.

Samuel Daniel

Update 24 March 2020

You should read it

May be interested

Top application to watch TV on the phone
this is the best application for watching tv on the phone, now many people choose and use it, with these applications you can fully enjoy the featured tv programs at anytime, anywhere.
Huawei launches Watch GT 2, listens for smartphones, 2-week battery, 50m waterproof, priced from 5.49 million
this is the successor to the original watch gt, which is equipped with a dedicated kirin a1 chip, built-in gps and has an impressive battery life.
How to start and reset Apple Watch
setting up and rebooting devices is sometimes the best way to troubleshoot even on apple watch. read this article to know how to start and reset the apple watch!
How to take screenshots on Apple Watch
apple always makes it easy for users to take screenshots on iphone or ipad. and the apple watch is no exception. this is useful for many reasons, including writing apple watch user guides like this article!
14 Best Free Apple Watch Faces
like ios devices, you can change the apple watch home screen in a variety of ways. here are some of the most impressive watch faces on apple watch
3 best Apple Watch watch face customization apps
one of the biggest advantages of smartwatches in general and apple watch in particular compared to traditional watches is the ability to customize, change without limit for watch faces.
How to set up a new Apple Watch
the apple watch and iphone may be distinctly different pieces of hardware, but one cannot exist without the other. when buying a new apple watch, switching on is just the first step, followed by you need to pair it with the iphone.
The best smart watch models 2018
smart watches are premium smartphone accessories. in addition to telling you the time, it can also send important notifications straight to your hands and run other applications.
How to register for Fim + account
fim + is an online movie service, offering a variety of movie rental and viewing packages with attractive films at home and abroad.
Apple Watch can change color to match the clothes you wear in the future
apple watch now comes with customizable features like colorful watch bands and changeable watch faces. but the apple watch of the future could one day give personalization a real twist.

How to Watch iPlayer Abroad

Downloading Shows on a Computer

Downloading Shows on a Phone or Tablet

Using a VPN

You should read it

May be interested

Tech info