Access every BBC radio station live and on-demand. The one dedicated tool for British radio and TV that works where standard VPNs fail.
Simple Setup
Create your free account that comes with a trial to access our optimized UK streaming servers
Works on Mac, Windows, iOS, MacOS and Chromebooks via our Chrome extension
Head to BBC Sounds, sign in, and listen to live radio and podcasts as if you were back in the UK
| Feature | BritVPN | Generic VPN |
|---|---|---|
| Specialized for UK streaming | ✓ Yes | ✕ No |
| Time to Setup | ✓ < 60 seconds | ✕ 5-10 mins |
| Impact on speed | ✓ None (Selective) | ✕ Slows everything |
| BBC Sounds Guarantee | ✓ Always working | ✕ Often blocked |
| Easier to Install | ✓ Yes | ✕ No, DNS unblockers can be very hard to install on your devices. |
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BritVPN works on desktop, mobile, and Smart TVs, ensuring you can access BBC Sounds on all your devices including phones, tablets, and computers.
We offer a free trial so you can test the service. Premium subscriptions start from a low monthly fee to maintain our high-speed UK servers.
Using a service like BritVPN to access content you are entitled to view is legal. However, you should ensure you comply with the BBC's terms of service, which may require a TV licence.
The BBC Terms of Use state that you need a TV licence to listen to live radio or watch programmes on iPlayer. When you register for BBC Sounds, you will be asked if you have one.
Unlike standard VPNs which are often blocked by the BBC, BritVPN is a specialized tool designed specifically for UK streaming. This ensures reliable access to BBC Sounds without the buffering or technical issues common with generic VPNs.
Generally, no. BBC Sounds is geo-blocked outside the UK. While some content may be available through international versions, a specialized service like BritVPN is the most consistent way to access the full BBC Sounds library.
Yes, BritVPN works with the BBC Sounds mobile app when you use our iOS app or Chrome extension on Android devices. Simply connect to a UK server and open the BBC Sounds app.
Yes, once connected to BritVPN, you can download podcasts and shows for offline listening just as you would in the UK.