Grabbing a VPN to stream BBC iPlayer gives you access to all its best shows wherever you are – and here’s the top providers you can get.
The BBC iPlayer streaming service is host to a huge amount of exclusive TV, but you can’t watch any of it outside the UK. Using a VPN will allow you to stream anything from Killing Eve and Doctor Who to Line of Duty and EastEnders while overseas, and this guide will help you find the most effective VPNs for BBC iPlayer unblocking. An iPlayer VPN works by rerouting your IP address to make your device appear to be in a country of your choice. So, if you want to watch shows on iPlayer, you’ll want to appear to be in the UK. Speed, number of servers and server location are your top priorities when choosing your iPlayer VPN. However, no-log status and active tech support are also worth considering – the better VPNs will provide lightning-fast connections alongside class-leading security so you can watch in comfort and privacy. And getting a VPN with a free trial can be useful if you want to try before you commit. Below you’ll find the most reliable VPNs for accessing BBC iPlayer, and further down the page we’ll also explain how to use them once you’ve made your choice. ExpressVPN is our #1 VPN overall because it does everything a VPN needs to – and does it extremely well. There’s a vast selection of servers — including several options in the UK — and finding a perfect connection isn’t a hassle. However, if something’s not working properly, we’ve found the live-chat support to be quick and helpful (and available 24/7), and they should be able to get you accessing iPlayer in no time — even if the Smart Location server choice doesn’t let you get it working at first. ExpressVPN’s split tunnelling also allows you to choose which of your connections route through the VPN. This is perfect if you’re running apps that are significantly affected by VPN use but still want to use BBC iPlayer abroad.
