00:04Trying to watch BBC iPlayer while abroad but getting this annoying error message?
00:08Well, there's a way to fix that and watch your favourite BBC shows from wherever you are.
00:13And it's totally legal.
00:18iPlayer is geo-blocked outside the UK, but never fear because you can securely access it with a VPN.
00:23A VPN, or Virtual Private Network, is an app that protects your privacy
00:27and allows you to set your location to just about anywhere in the world.
00:31So, whether you're travelling in America or Africa, Canada or Croatia,
00:36you can set your location back to the UK and access all your usual streaming services.
00:40All you need to do is sign up to a trusted VPN, install the app and set your location.
00:45A word of warning though, not all VPNs are powerful enough to unblock streaming services.
00:50Lots of the cheap or free VPNs struggle when it comes to unblocking,
00:53and nobody likes battling against error messages or buffering.
00:56The good news is that we've tested all the best streaming VPNs,
01:00and there are three that we use regularly and would happily recommend.
01:06First up, NordVPN is the best of the best.
01:10It's the most trusted VPN brand, packs a punch when it comes to internet privacy,
01:13and has a vast number of servers around the world,
01:16meaning you can reliably use it for unblocking your usual streaming services
01:19from almost any country you're travelling to.
01:21Monthly fees are less than a cup of coffee, and new users can effectively try it for free
01:26thanks to Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee.
01:28Best of all, TechRadar readers can get a huge 70% discount on best value plans
01:33with this QR code or via a link in the description box down below.
01:37If you want the cheapest VPN that also offers strong streaming capabilities,
01:41then consider Surfshark.
01:42It's not as fully featured as Nord, but it's super fast and greater unblocking streaming services.
01:47Check out our best Surfshark deals using this QR code or the link in the description below,
01:52and make sure to enjoy its 7-day free trial while you make up your mind.
01:55Last but not least, there's ExpressVPN.
01:57It's super simple to use, allowing you to connect to its vast network of servers
02:01and unblocked streaming services when abroad.
02:03It's typically a more expensive choice,
02:05but if you use the link in the description or this QR code, you'll get a solid discount.
02:10Like Nord and Surfshark, it comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee,
02:14so you can give it a whirl risk-free.
02:19Using a VPN to watch BBC iPlayer or indeed any British TV channels from abroad couldn't be simpler.
02:25First, download your VPN app, log in and connect to a UK server.
02:29Now go back to BBC iPlayer and you'll find that it works just like it does back at home in
02:33the UK.
02:34Using a VPN to access your favourite local streaming services when abroad is totally legal,
02:38but you should always check the terms and conditions of the service.
02:41Make sure to check out the description box below for links to all of the services we've talked about today,
02:46and let us know in the comments what your favourite BBC show is.
02:49We'll see you next time!
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