How to watch BBC iPlayer for free from anywhere in the world

SAVE 49%: Private Internet Access is a powerful service that can reliably unblock BBC iPlayer. A two-year subscription to Private Internet Access is on sale for £43.94 and includes an extra two months for free — 85% off for a limited time.

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You might think that accessing sites like BBC iPlayer from abroad is something for hackers sat in shadowy rooms surrounded by blinking lights and static screens, but no, the process is actually really simple.

Connecting to BBC iPlayer from the UK is super straightforward. You just need to visit the site and you'll get immediate access to everything without hassle. The situation is not so simple if you're attempting to sign in from outside the UK. For this task, you'll need to use a VPN.

Follow these simple steps to watch BBC iPlayer from abroad:

1. Sign up to a streaming-friendly VPN

2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

3. Open up the app and connect to a server in the UK

4. Log in to BBC iPlayer to watch live content and your favourite shows on demand

The process is quick and easy, and thanks to money-back guarantees, you can unblock BBC iPlayer without actually committing with your cash.

There are plenty of streaming-friendly VPNs that can unblock BBC iPlayer with ease, but Private Internet Access might be the best for a number of reasons. Private Internet Access subscribers get strong connection speeds, around the clock customer support, access to secure servers in 84 countries, email breach monitoring, real-time malware protection, and split tunnelling. You can also connect up to 10 devices with the same account, which is great news if you rock a lot of tech.

A two-year subscription to Private Internet Access is on sale for £43.94, saving you 85% on list price. This discounted plan even includes an extra two months of coverage for free, and is fully refundable for 30 days. You can sign up to unblock BBC iPlayer and then recover your investment at a later date. This is sneaky, but it means you can watch BBC iPlayer from abroad for free.

Watch BBC iPlayer from anywhere in the world with help from Private Internet Access.