How to Watch BBC iPlayer from Spain
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Whether you are a Brit who has recently retired, a holiday maker on a summer break or a Spaniard looking to improve their English wouldn’t it be lovely to be able to watch or stream the BBC iPlayer from Spain.
The problem, however, is that only people based in the UK can make use of the iPlayer, meaning it's often that you must miss out on your fav British shows.
But, no worries, we have the perfect solution.
Steps to Stream BBC iPlayer in Spain
Once the steps above are followed, the BBC iPlayer website will load and begin to work from Spain.
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Options to start streaming BBC One in Spain
If you're not convinced our Beebs service is the right option for you, we've listed the best ways one can access the BBC 1 livestream from within España.
1) Virtual Private Network (VPN)
VPNs have been increasing in popularity in recent years because it can unblock sites unavailable from certain countries. The reason you can't watch BBC iPlayer from Spain is because you...are in Spain! A VPN solves this problem by masking your computer address and tells the BBC when you try to connect that you are UK-based.
VPNs are a solution but perhaps not the best solution for everyone. Firstly, they take a small amount of technical know-how to set up and maintain. Occasional problems will need to be troubleshooted. Secondly, they slow down your internet connection. It won't be as slow as the old dial-up connections but can come close to it.
2) Proxy Server
Similar to a VPN as it will mask your Spain location when trying to access the BBC iPlayer. The main advantage is they are lighter than a VPN and will not slow down your connection. This is a good option often for being able to catch the BBC News livestream.
The downside is that some offer a lot less security than VPN especially any free ones you may find. Also you may have to fix some issues if things go wrong but a little technical knowledge should be OK. It's also very tough to get the BBC proxy working with a Smart TV.
3) Beebs - A Google Chrome Extension.
If you use the Chrome Browser then will have probably heard of the extensions they offer to enhance your experience. Plenty of people use the Adblock extension to stop those annoying pop-ups or adverts.
Here at Beebs we have developed a lightweight extension that let you watch the BBC iPlayer from Spain in one click. Install Chrome, install the Beebs extension and catch-up on your favourite BBC shows from Spain...or anywhere in the world.
Series like Top Gear, award winning drama such as Conversations with Friends and the wacky documentaries of Louis Theroux are there to be watched from España with the right tools. There are even great series to watch on the smaller BBC Three streaming channel, which offers more contemporary content.
Final Words
Those based in Spain can find a simple solution to unblock the internet sites they want with ease with Beebs. This also includes being able to watch Channel 4 in Spain amongst other UK streaming platforms.
Frequently asked questions
You must have a legal right to access content in the UK, learn more here
Start using the Best British VPN
Two Click Install to starting accessing UK content abroad.