Watching outside the UK

I live outside the UK. Can I use �鶹�� iPlayer?

Anonymous — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 13:42:28 +0000

I live outside the UK. Can I use �鶹�� iPlayer?

No. �鶹�� iPlayer is funded by the UK TV licence and its use is restricted to UK residents only.

While you can’t watch TV programmes, here’s a list of services you can use if you live outside the UK:

Some features or content may be restricted to the UK for rights or legal reasons.

If you’re in the UK and planning an overseas trip, you can download programmes on your tablet or phone before you go. Have a look at our How can I watch programmes when I'm offline? page for more information.

If you're in the UK and you get a message saying you're not, have a look at our Why does �鶹�� iPlayer think I'm outside the UK? FAQ.

Anonymous (not verified) 03 October 2019

Can I watch downloads when I'm offline or outside the UK?

Anonymous — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 13:44:09 +0000

Can I watch downloads when I'm offline or outside the UK?

Yes, you can!

You have to download the programmes on your phone or tablet while you're still in the UK and connected to the internet. Once the programmes are downloaded, you can find them in the 'Downloads' menu at the bottom of the app, and watch them anywhere in the world or when you're offline.

The �鶹�� uses geolocation technology to identify where you are, based on the location of your internet service provider (ISP). This is to ensure that only people in the UK can enjoy programmes on �鶹�� iPlayer.

Downloaded programmes can only be accessed on the device they've been downloaded to, and they expire at the same time as their online versions, so make sure you watch your downloads before they expire.

Anonymous (not verified) 03 October 2019

Can I use �鶹�� iPlayer when I'm outside of the UK?

Anonymous — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 13:45:45 +0000

Can I use �鶹�� iPlayer when I'm outside of the UK?

Due to rights agreements, you need to be in the UK to stream and download programmes or watch �鶹�� TV channels on �鶹�� iPlayer.

Want to watch an on-demand programme while you're travelling? If you download a programme when you're in the UK, you can watch it anywhere in the world. You can download programmes on your mobile or tablet using the �鶹�� iPlayer app.

Find out more in our How can I watch programmes when I'm offline? page.

There are still �鶹�� services you can use when travelling outside of the UK, including:

Please note that some content may not be available outside the UK due to rights agreements.

While we are interested in being able to allow UK licence fee payers to access �鶹�� iPlayer when they are abroad, there are complex technical issues to resolve which we are investigating, and it will be dependent on what legislation is in effect in the UK in the future.

If you're in the UK and you get a message saying you're not, have a look at our Why does �鶹�� iPlayer think I'm outside the UK? FAQ.

Anonymous (not verified) 03 October 2019