BBC Sounds is blocked in Australia. Whether you are a British expat missing Radio 4, a sports fan wanting 5 Live commentary, or a podcast listener looking for BBC Sounds Originals, you will see an error message when you try to access BBC Sounds from an Australian IP address. This guide covers the fix.
Simple Setup
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For Android or iOS, or install the browser extension for Chrome or Edge.
Select a UK server in the BritVPN app.
The service will load as if you are in the UK.
Not without a VPN. BBC Sounds blocks non-UK IP addresses, which includes all Australian internet connections. A VPN that provides a UK IP address is required.
Yes. With a UK VPN like BritVPN, you can stream BBC Radio 4 live and access the full 30-day catch-up library from Australia.
There is no separate Australian BBC app. The BBC Sounds app is available on the Australian App Store and Google Play, but it will block playback unless you are connected to a UK server.
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