BBC Sounds in Germany

BBC Sounds is not available in Germany. British expats and anyone in Germany who wants to access BBC Radio or BBC podcasts will see an error when they try to use BBC Sounds. The service restricts access to UK IP addresses only. This guide shows you how to listen from Germany.

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How to Listen to BBC Sounds from Germany

1

Create a BritVPN account

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2

Install BritVPN

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3

Connect to a UK server

Select a UK server in the BritVPN app.

4

Open BBC Sounds

Go to bbc.co.uk/sounds or open the BBC Sounds app.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is BBC Sounds available in Germany?

No. BBC Sounds blocks all non-UK IP addresses, including Germany. A UK VPN is required.

Does BBC Sounds work with a German VPN server?

No. You need a UK server, not a German one. BritVPN routes your connection to a UK IP address so BBC Sounds recognises you as a UK listener.

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