Tech: Accessing BBC iplayer from outside UK

Subject: RE: Tech: Accessing BBC iplayer from outside UK
From: Bonzo3legs
Date: 05 Sep 18 - 06:14 AM

Also, radio programmes are only available at a mere easyjet 96kbps, unless it seems a vpn used, about which I know nothing!

Subject: RE: Tech: Accessing BBC iplayer from outside UK
From: Bonzo3legs
Date: 04 Sep 18 - 12:27 PM

I use youtube-dl or get-iplayerto download BBC radio programmes so no need to sign in.

I just tried ffmpeg for downloading live BBC1 and it doesn't work from Spain.

Subject: RE: Tech: Accessing BBC iplayer from outside UK
From: GUEST,jim bainbridge
Date: 04 Sep 18 - 12:19 PM

If you're talking about radio, there's no problem although the BBC make you sign in these days so maybe you need a UK address?

I certainly could access it easily in the Irish Republic.

As for TV iplayer, why would you bother?

Subject: RE: Tech: Accessing BBC iplayer from outside UK
From: Bonzo3legs
Date: 04 Sep 18 - 11:42 AM

I just had it in my mind that there is no access to the iplayer from outside the UK, must be old news!

Subject: RE: Tech: Accessing BBC iplayer from outside UK
From: GUEST,Ray
Date: 04 Sep 18 - 11:30 AM

I seem to remember being able to download the Archers Omnibus in Arizona a couple of years ago.

Subject: RE: Tech: Accessing BBC iplayer from outside UK
From: GUEST
Date: 04 Sep 18 - 06:06 AM

We spend 3 or 4 months every winter in our campervan in Spain and Portugal. I've never had any trouble accessing iPlayer Radio in Europe. The TV version is not accessible outside the UK, but then I don't even own a telly so I'm not fussed about that.
I use a local data SIM card for my iPad, usually Vodafone, its dirt cheap and the coverage in Portugal makes the UK look like a third world country. Spain is more expensive but the coverage is just as good.
I've tried the new BBC Sounds app but I don't find it very user friendly.
Roger

Subject: Tech: Accessing BBC iplayer from outside UK
From: Bonzo3legs
Date: 04 Sep 18 - 03:30 AM

Not only can I access the iplayer from Spain, but I am able to download the file of last night's edition of Jazz Now - very useful!!