How to Watch BBC iPlayer in Spain and Enjoy British Shows

Can’t enjoy BBC iPlayer? That’s because the streaming service doesn’t work outside the United Kingdom. But at PureVPN, we’ve got your back. Here’s a summary on how to watch BBC iPlayer shows in the Spain:.

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What’s Available on BBC iPlayer?
BBC iPlayer Blocked in Spain?
How to Watch BBC iPlayer in Spain?
Watch BBC iPlayer on All Devices
Top BBC iPlayer Shows to Watch
FAQs
Have a Cup of Tea and Enjoy BBC iPlayer Anytime...

BBC iPlayer came as a blessing for those who love BBC content but hate cords. It is the standalone British streaming giant that once started as a catch-up service for the BBC shows you missed on weekends but transformed into a complete entertainment portal for the whole family. You get instant access to popular BBC channels such as BBC One, BBC Two, BBC Three, BBC Four, cBBC, BBC News, and Radio 1, featuring content of all types. Watch it live, on-demand, and even download it for later use on any streaming device you like. All of that is free if you are in the UK and pay for the yearly TV license fee.

What’s Available on BBC iPlayer?

BBC iPlayer serves the needs of savvy and casual streamers alike regardless of what they like. It offers live news, sports events, the latest TV shows. Lately, the ongoing shows that are trending include Killing Eve, Doctor Who, and Peaky Blinders. BBC iPlayer has got the perfect fusion of content to cater to the diverse needs of its users. On the movie front, BBC iPlayer offers qualitative titles from all genres, be it comedy, thriller, or romance.

A VPN can virtually transport your device to the United Kingdom and help you access all iPlayer shows. In simpler words, you can easily watch BBC iPlayer shows with a VPN no matter where you are living in the world, be it Spain or anywhere else.

BBC iPlayer Blocked in Spain?

BBC iPlayer is blocked not just in Spain, but everywhere else other than the UK. Even the very geographically next-door neighbors in the EU who have access to BBC cable TV can’t watch it due to regional restrictions. And there isn’t anything one can do about it. Since BBC iPlayer is a free service, it is not legally bound to be available in the whole of the EU as per law. No matter how badly you want to watch your favorite British flicks, you’d either have to go to the UK physically, which is practically impossible, or you could resort to a reliable streaming VPN.

How to Watch BBC iPlayer in Spain?

If you’re a UK expat living in Spain or visiting for a while and try to access BBC iPlayer, the streaming service will smartly detect the location from where your IP address is hailing from and block its contents. With PureVPN connected on your streaming device, you can mask your real IP address and connect to an anonymous UK IP address to go undetected by the BBC iPlayer firewall and stream your favorite flicks.

Here is how to watch BBC iPlayer in Spain in these quick steps:

Sign up and Download PureVPN on your device
Launch PureVPN app and log in with your credentials (username and password) sent to you via email
Once in, select 'Stream' mode, go to the list of countries and choose 'United Kingdom'
Click 'Connect' and the app will automatically select the best available server in UK that's well optimized for streaming
Once connected, you can access BBC iPlayer and its contents

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Watch BBC iPlayer on All Devices

With PureVPN, there is no restriction for any particular device. Having said that means you can watch BBC iPlayer on any android device, Apple device, Xbox 360, PS4, and many others.

iPhone
Android
Windows
Mac
Apple TV
Roku
Kodi
Android TV
Raspberry Pie
Xbox 360
PS4
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Top BBC iPlayer Shows to Watch

Whether or not you are watching BBC iPlayer for the first time, here are some popular iPlayer shows you can start watching as soon as you unlock the service. My personal advice? Start with Killing Eve. You won’t regret it.

Killing Eve
This Country
Fleabag
Line of Duty
Doctor Who
Normal People
Our Girl
Dracula

FAQs

What if I don’t have a UK TV license?

After creating a BBC iPlayer account, you might be prompted with a message asking you whether you have a UK TV license or not. Always click on “Yes, I have a UK TV license” and you’re good to go. BBC iPlayer doesn’t actually check your license.

How do I watch BBC iPlayer abroad for free?

All you need is a BBC account and British IP address to enjoy BBC iPlayer from abroad. To do the latter, you have to use a premium VPN to make sure you face no buffering issues while binge-watching shows and BBC channels.

Can I use a VPN to unlock Netflix too?

Yes! Although Netflix is available everywhere, you can use a VPN to enjoy all of Netflix’s many libraries, be it German, Spanish, French, or Japanese.

Have a Cup of Tea and Enjoy BBC iPlayer Anytime...

A streaming VPN will not only keep you safe online, but will enhance your streaming experience. This means that now you can stream free content from BBC iPlayer in Spain without any restrictions and limitations from your ISP or the streaming service. Get your BBC iPlayer VPN today and never worry again about streaming related issues.