All audio programmes on iPlayer are available from overseas. However whereas the streams for the UK range from 320kbps down to 128kbps; whereas those for overseas (outside the UK) are only something like 48kbps - OK for speech but poor for music.

Ideally you need to set up a VPN (UK IP address - using Hola or ExpatShield etc.) - this will give you a pseudo-UK IP address and enable a higher bit rate to be streamed to you.

You'll also be able to watch t.v. programmes on iPlayer too.

The BIG issue with iPlayer right now is that the auto-recording system for the live streams - a bit like a programmable VCR or DAB radio - sometimes truncates the capture. This is due to the live stream starting early or more likely finishing late. This has been going on for THREE years - the Beeb has been inundated with complaints yet does nothing. All it has to do is to add 5 mins to the start and ending of the capping process.

CJB