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How to watch BBC iPlayer when you're not based in the UK

Get past that geoblock.
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There is so much high-quality content locked away on BBC iPlayer. You can watch all of this with ease if you're based in the UK, but if you're not, there are a couple of hoops that you need to jump through.

The first step is to invest in a streaming-friendly VPN. Once you've picked your favourite service, you'll need to log in and connect to a secure server in the UK. This quick and easy process will make BBC iPlayer think you're in the UK when you attempt to sign in to the streaming platform, meaning you can watch all those popular shows and movies.

There are plenty of VPNs out there that can do this job effectively, but CyberGhost VPN might be the best for total beginners. Users get an intuitive app and interface, with strong connection speeds and seven simultaneous connections. All subscribers also get access to a large and diverse network of servers, which really helps when you're looking for something stable for streaming.

A three-year subscription to CyberGhost VPN is on sale for £69.81 and includes an extra three months for free — save 84% for a limited time. That's significantly better value than what is currently being offered by rival services like ExpressVPN. This discounted plan also includes a generous 45-day money-back guarantee, so you can recover your cash iif you're not totally satisfied with the service. We don't think it will come to that, but it's a good thing to have on your side.

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Joseph Green is the Global Shopping Editor for Mashable. He covers VPNs, headphones, fitness gear, dating sites, streaming services, and shopping events like Black Friday and Prime Day.

Joseph is also Executive Editor of Mashable's sister site, AskMen.


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