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How to Watch BBC iPlayer Securely

Travelling the world and missing UK channels? Access BBC iPlayer by connecting to one of our secure and speedy UK servers. Get your news, sports, and drama fix wherever you are.

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How To Access BBC iPlayer with A VPN

Step 1

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Download hide.me VPN.

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Connect to a UK server.

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Watch BBC iPlayer securely with a VPN.

Is BBC iPlayer Better Than Netflix?
Is BBC iPlayer Better Than Netflix?

While Netflix has a large library of TV shows, movies and documentaries, BBC iPlayer is a streaming site for over 10 UK TV and radio channels. Using a BBC iPlayer VPN gives you access to news, sports, weather, children programmes and hit TV shows like EastEnders and Taboo.

I can watch any programme at any time on Netflix, can I do the same on BBC iPlayer?
I can watch any programme at any time on Netflix, can I do the same on BBC iPlayer?

You can watch certain programmes on BBC iPlayer live using the On Now feature, or stream (or download) them any time for up to 30 days of airing. The Live Restart feature also lets you jump back to the start of a show at any time during a live broadcast.

Okay, I'm convinced, but why should I use hide.me VPN to watch BBC iPlayer?
Okay, I'm convinced, but why should I use hide.me VPN to watch BBC iPlayer?

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