BBC iPlayer is a video streaming service provided by the British channel Britain. As in the middle Netflix or Amazon Prime, BBC iPlayer lets you access a gallery of various visual content for all genres, yes, it is always broadcast by the BBC.
We can say that it is exactly the same as The Staircase Stage Spanish chain Telecinco: a very useful space for tape shoppers to see all the shows, series and movies whenever they want.
BBC iPlayer has some very interesting content for watch entertainment lovers. Below we show some of our recommendations.
Now, how can you watch BBC iPlayer from Spain or Latin America? Keep reading to find out!
How to watch BBC iPlayer outside the UK
As with the television station Telecinco, and the telecommunications network of Mitele, most of the videos are from the country of origin, in this case, the United Kingdom.
- To view BBC iPlayer content, the first thing you must do is to access its website by clicking on this link.
- When you browse the interface of the speaker, you'll be able to see the most popular programs, movies and time series or, if you like, show the & # 39; Categories & # 39 ;, tab at the top of the screen, so you can see the edited content.
- In this case, the & # 39; Documentation & # 39; section caught our attention, so we click on it to be directed to a documentary gallery available on BBC iPlayer.
- We chose one of the British documentaries Reggie Yates, but when we clicked on it, a message came: “BBC iPlayer only works in the UK. Sorry, it is due to relevant issues ”, that is, the platform only works in the UK for licensing purposes.
What can you do now?
A VPN for watching BBC iPlayer from Spain or Latin America
If the annoying message "content is not available outside the UK" appears, don't worry, the solution is simple.
You only need to install a VPN system so you can safely and securely connect to the Internet and change your IP address. If you need more information about VPNs, you can read our article we explain
IP identifies the location of the server you connect to the network, but because of the VPN you can choose to communicate with servers from other countries, such as the United Kingdom.
There are totally free VPNs that will allow you to change your IP address, to provide you with a basic, yet adequate service. Some of our favorite free VPNs CyberGhost, TunnelBear either Hideme.
You can check out our complete list at the best VPNs of 2018 if you want more detailed information for each of them.
One of our favorite VPNs (not free) NordVPN. It is one that is very easy to use, and comes with additional tools such as a power switch, a ad-blocker (ad blocker) or screen saver malware.
You may be interested in consulting our selection best VPN services for the year 2018 (not free), for more information on the additional registration tools that each VPN offers to the list.
- Now once install a VPN to choose after consulting our lists, you will only need to use the program again choose a country From where you want to connect, in this case, select the United Kingdom.
Frequently, a map or a list of countries often appears so you can choose where you want to access your servers. In the picture you can see an example of a display NordVPN.
- Once you're connected from the UK, is updating the BBC iPlayer page when a content message is not available outside the country you will see that the message has disappeared. You may need to refresh or refresh the page a few times until you see the message disappear.
- Now you can do it click the Play button To start playing the documentary, series or movie you want, but before you can see any kind of content, BBC iPlayer will require you to sign in with a username.
- It's got to create an account. Remember that it's a free process and that, once you have your account, you must enter your username and password every time you want to watch a series on BBC iPlayer.When creating your user account, you will need to answer some questions, such as your age, date of birth, your gender or your email address. You & # 39; ll be asked for your postal code & # 39; or postal code, which obviously should be for the United Kingdom.
You can look in the UK to find postal codes online and choose a random one to continue the account-making process on BBC iPlayer.
- When all the requested fields have been completed, click & # 39; Continue & # 39; The BBC iPlayer will ask you if you want to activate the Parental Controls option, if the kids can use your account and have access to the series or movies.
- And… .tachán! The Reggie Yates documentary we chose begins to play well.
Keep in mind that the content will only be available in English, you can use subtitles (in English too) if this makes it easy for you to follow the video.
To activate subtitles, click the timer icon, in the bottom right corner, and make sure the option is marked by ticks pink.
What to watch on BBC iPlayer?
From current shows, movies, music, to series, soap operas and children's drawings. BBC iPlayer adapts to all types of audiences offering exclusive content.
As we explained above, if you click on the Top Categories tab you will be able to see all the content collected by categories. If you wish, you can also watch the content of each BBC TV channel, alphabetically or live TV.
In the United Kingdom, you need to pay for a television license to be able to watch live television, which is why you will skip the message asking if you have that license. Remember that saying yes, if you don't have one, is against the terms of use of the platform.
Here are some of our recommendations on the content of the BBC BBC iPlayer platform:
Documents on BBC iPlayer
1. Manchester: Bomb Night
On May 22, 2017, Manchester suffered the worst terrorist attacks since the shocking 7/7. In a concert performed by American singer Ariana Grande, a terrorist group bombed, killing 22 people and injuring 250.
The document shows evidence of everything that happened that night, in the eyes of a few new and health workers who came to the rescue who unfortunately suffered so much.
2. Reggie Yates Documents (Reggie Yates Documents)
The British presenter shows us a series of up to 16 documents relating to the political and social issues that are occurring in our society and that should be ignored.
We will see Yates living in a refugee camp in Iraq, entering a Texas prison, serving as a prison officer in the US, joining the Mexican drug squad and much more.
Yates shows us the bizarre fact that gay people live in Russia, the presence of English-speaking anti-homosexual groups, the existence of racist groups in South Africa …
Entertainment programs on BBC iPlayer
1. Love in the Rural
Love in the World can be considered the English version of the Spanish program The farmer wants a wife, or rather, Farmer is looking for a husband, because in this case, it is Sarah Cox, the farmer's daughter, who will look for the right person to bring to the altar.
The suitors, the men who are domestic, domestic and often lonely, will try to win over the farmer to become the last resort.
2. Masterchef
If you are a fan of the best-known cook competition yet, Masterchef, you will surely be interested in meeting applicants for the British version of the successful program.
As in the Spanish version, different Masterchef contestants will compete to continue wearing their aprons, presenting the judges their cooking utensils and analyzing selected recipes.
If you liked Spanish Masterchef, you will also love English.
Movies
1. A Silent Child
This 20 minute short film will no doubt take you through its history and the beauty of its images.
The short film tells the story of Libby, a deaf girl who lives a quiet life until she meets a social worker who will eventually help her use sign language.
The film won an Oscar for best short film at the 90th Academy Ceremony.
2. Kajaki: The True Story
This war song will take you to a story based on real events: a platoon story that in 2006 was sent to disarm the Taliban. One of the soldiers will work the mine, fueling the need to use the deceased rescue plan.
These are just some examples of programs and movies that you can enjoy when accessing BBC iPlayer. However, we recommend that you navigate the platform yourself so that you can choose the best content you like. The list of options is very wide!
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