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Streaming Shows iPad via BBC iPlayer while in England?

We’ll be heading to London next week for 12 days. Of course we’ll be out and about daily but a secret pleasure is how much we enjoy British television. We stream Acorn here in the US but don’t have full access to all the seasons of some shows. So if I want to binge watch The Yorkshire Vet seasons 10-12 will I be able to on my iPad once I’m in the UK?

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The Yorkshire Vet isn't a BBC programme so not on iPlayer, it's on Channel 5. You need to confirm you have a TV Licence before watching, whether it works for you I cannot say.

Posted by
5262 posts

All UK TV streaming sites will allow you to watch them whilst in the UK. If you use a VPN then it will probably be detected and prevent you from viewing but as long as you're in the UK using a legitimate UK IP address you shouldn't have any issues. The main channels, BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 all have their own streaming apps, you'll need to register with each one with your e-mail address.

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iplayer shouldn't be a problem but you may have trouble downloading some of the TV apps. If it's a U.S. registered device you may not be allowed to download UK based apps.