Accessing BBC iPlayer from outside the UK

[Ayahuasca]

As an expat being able to watch the BBC on iPlayer is one of the things that keeps me sane.

I would gladly send them a cheque for an amount equivalent to the licence fee, if such a payment option existed.

I connected via a VPN, but the BBC now will not allow a connection that comes via a VPN.

What other solutions would work?

Yes I know moving back to the UK is a solution that would work, but no.

Thanks!

[Ayahuasca]

andy_s said:

TunnelBear has worked for me for several years to watch iPlayer while abroad, about 8 months ago Netflix dropped off as they blocked VPNs and this week the beeb have followed suit it seems; can't get it at all even when the top bar includes 'iPlayer' link (normally a sign you're viewed as being in the UK).

It would certainly be possible to create a system whereby you sign in with your 'licence account' to watch iPlayer anywhere I would have thought.

With the BBC IPlayer, if you turn the vpn off, close the iPlayer app, then turn them both back on again, it eventually works. Might need to try this a few times.

[Ayahuasca]

Netflix has just started working again through a VPN.

What has changed?