BBC Sounds is not available in the Republic of Ireland. Despite sharing a border with Northern Ireland and a long tradition of BBC listening, Irish residents are blocked from the BBC Sounds website and app because their IP address falls outside the UK. This guide explains how to get around that.
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Select a UK server in the BritVPN app.
Go to bbc.co.uk/sounds or open the BBC Sounds app. It will load as normal.
BBC Sounds is not available in the Republic of Ireland. It is available in Northern Ireland, which is part of the UK. Irish residents in the Republic need a UK VPN to access it.
Yes, with a UK VPN. BBC Radio 4 is available through BBC Sounds live and as catch-up. BritVPN routes your connection through the UK so BBC Sounds grants access.
VPN use is legal in Ireland. BBC Sounds terms of service restrict access to UK residents, but there are no legal penalties for individual listeners accessing the service from abroad.
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