However, the downside is, you cannot watch the BBC outside the UK due to the geo-location constraints. But you can bypass these limitations by the use of a UK proxy.

With such a proxy you can watch BBC iPlayer even if you are traveling abroad! It is specially made to protect your online data and privacy. Furthermore, you can now surf anonymously on the web without fear of being controlled and or restrained from watching whatever you want, wherever, and whenever you want to!

If you live outside of the UK and you like BBC shows, you are probably very familiar with the following message:

The idea is that the BBC has no rights to show certain programs outside the UK, so it has to block users that do not have UK IP address. The same thing happens in the US with Hulu.com, Fox.com, Abc.com, etc.

Workaround: how to watch BBC iPlayer outside the UK

The good news is that there are workarounds. Today, I found out that one of the hide IP tools that I use regularly exposes a UK proxy that works very well with BBC iPlayer.

Get UK IP with proxies

You can find such proxies on sites like Proxy4Free, SamAir.ru or Xroxy. These are open proxies that you can get free of charge. If you don’t know how to set up your browser how to use such proxy make sure you read: How To Hide Your IP While Browsing Using Firefox or How To Change Your IP Using Internet Explorer Manually.

The bad news is that most of these proxies won’t help because they are used by a lot of people and they are quite slow.

Watch BBC Live using VPN services

A better solution would be to get your own private proxy or get a VPN connection to a server located in the UK. HideMyAss, HideIpVPN, ibVPN offer such services. They are not free, but it is for you to decide if it worth it or not.

Both Hulu and BBC iPlayer with the same VPN?

What if you are leaving in Australia and you want to watch both Hulu and BBC iPlayer? Get a VPN service that exposes both US and UK servers in the same package. Most of the VPN services listed above offer both US and UK servers.

How to watch BBC iPlayer on your Nintendo Wii while overseas

I assume your Wii is already connected to the Internet. Once you are, just proceed to download BBC iPlayer by going to the shopping channel and download the iPlayer channel. You can obtain easily as a free download. Do not forget to set your localization settings of your Wii to the UK initially, as the BBC iPlayer channel is not offered to non-UK citizens.

Once this has been accomplished, you need to proceed to the Wii’s proxy server settings by selecting your connection from the Wii System Settings. Then select the Internet connection link. Choose the connection you are utilizing and scroll down the options until you discover the Proxy Server displayed. Below are the necessary changes you have to undertake:

1. Specify the Proxy Server to use.
2. Under ‘Advanced Settings’ input one of proxy’s UK IP addresses you prefer to use.
3. Use ‘4040’ for the Port number.
4. Modify Username and Password to ‘Yes.’
5. Go to ‘Advanced Settings,’ and input your proxy username and password credentials in the fields provided.

Consequently, all you have to do is save the settings and proceed to the Wii display screen, choose the BBC iPlayer channel and everything should be working fine by now. Should you be using a free proxy you can skip the login credentials area. However, you may need to change your port to 80 or 8080.

Enjoy!

What is a UK IP address?

A UK IP address is an IP that is assigned to an ISP or hosting provider that provides Internet services in United Kingdom. The most common UK IPs have the following format:

• 25.0.0.0 to 25.255.255.255
• 31.64.0.0 to 31.95.255.255
• 31.96.0.0 to 31.127.255.255
• 2.216.0.0 to 2.223.255.255
• 5.64.0.0 to 5.71.255.255

You may find more info regarding the UK IP blocks by checking this post.

3 Ways to get a UK IP address

1. Use Web Proxies

Web proxies are the most simple way to change your IP address. But, the main advantage of a web proxy is the fact that you don’t have to install anything. Just visit the proxy, type in the desired URL and press the Go or Submit button. Thus, the site will be loaded from the IP of the proxy, not from your IP address.

I have gathered here a list of several web proxies that are now functional and that are hosted on UK servers. It may change in the future. As you probably know web proxies have a short life.

1. Change IP Country (cIPC) – It is an anonymizer program which acts as an HTTP or FTP proxy. Through it, you can retrieve any resource that is accessible from the server this runs on. It is useful when your access is limited, but you can reach a server that can, in turn, reach others that you can’t.
2. JustProxy
3. WebProxy.uk.com

Must read: Risks of using a proxy site.

2. Manually change your IP using paid or open proxies

Another option to consider is to change the public IP of your computer/device manually. Next, go to sites that list proxies like XRoxy, find a proxy server from the United Kingdom and then change your browser’s settings to use that proxy.

Further, if you don’t know how to change your IP manually you should check these posts:

• Internet Explorer – How To Manually Hide Your IP Using Internet Explorer
• Google Chrome – How To Hide Your IP While Browsing Using Google Chrome
• Firefox: How To Manually Hide Your IP
• Safari – How To Manually Mask Your IP Using Safari
• Microsoft Edge – How to Setup a Proxy for Microsoft Edge

3. Use a VPN service

Also, if you find the proxies slow, an excellent alternative is the VPN services. You may see below a list of VPN services that provide British IP addresses.

What is a UK VPN service?

A UK VPN service is a VPN that offers access to one or more servers located in the United Kingdom. A more extended definition includes the VPN services that change your IP to a UK one, but the actual server is not located in the United Kingdom. They provide primarily the same service.

How to choose a UK VPN provider?

Firstly, take a look at the suggested providers from the list below. Your choice depends on your budget and on what you need.

Secondly, I recommend starting with the VPN services that offer a free trial. You can quickly set up a free account and see how they fit your needs.

List of UK VPN services

Here is a list of several such UK VPN services. They all offer excellent VPN server network, excellent speed, unlimited bandwidth, easy-to-use VPN apps (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android), simultaneous connections, kill switch, various VPN protocols (OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP, StealthVPN, Softether), leak protection (including IP leak protection, DNS leak protection and WebRTC leak protection), and money back guarantee.

What you can use a UK VPN for

When one connects to such a server, all the Internet traffic is redirected to that server. There are three obvious reasons for using a UK VPN:

• Unlock geo-restricted sites from outside the UK (sites that are designed and offered to British citizens) like BBC iPlayer, ITV Player, Demand Five.
• Encrypt your Internet traffic and protect yourself from sniffing attacks (this is for UK users that already have access to all the sites mentioned above).
• Protect your online identity while downloading torrents.

UK VPN providers offer a large number of UK server options, with unlimited bandwidth and excellent browsing speed. And, the prices vary from $4 to $15 per month.

How to browse with IP addresses from other countries

• United States: How to browse with US IP
• Netherlands: How to browse with IP address from Netherlands
• Germany: How to browse with an IP address from Germany
• Ireland: How to browse with an IP address from Ireland
• Hungary: How to browse with IP address from Hungary
• Russia: How to browse with Russian IP address
• Denmark: How to browse with Danish IP address
• India: How to browse with Indian IP address
• Thailand – How to Browse with Thai IP address