How to watch BBC iPlayer from Spain

How to watch BBC iPlayer from Spain

Access the Best British VPN

Simply install the Beebs Extension on Chrome

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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.


Follow these simple steps to watch BBC iPlayer from Spain

  1. Start using Chrome Browser
  2. Install Beebs
  3. Head over to BBC iPlayer

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.

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Frequently asked questions

La mejor manera de ver BBC iPlayer en España es instalando Beebs, una extensión de Google Chrome. Beebs garantiza el acceso completo a los canales de televisión británicos, incluyendo BBC One, BBC Two, BBC News, y más.
There are no reliable free options to watch BBC iPlayer on iPad. However, a low-cost alternative that is guaranteed to work is Beebs. It's a one-click solution for those who want to watch BBC shows from Spain.

Access the Best British VPN

Simply install the Beebs Extension on Chrome

Get Beebs for Chrome