BBC IPLAYER OUTSIDE UK TV

If you are using a mobile, tablet, smart TV, streaming box or games console, you can download the BBC iPlayer app and watch any programmes or films that are available on iPlayer.

BBC IPLAYER OUTSIDE UK TV

In order to watch live broadcasts or on-demand programmes on iPlayer, you must have a valid TV Licence. Pay for a TV Licence now How do I watch BBC iPlayer? Remember, you still need a TV Licence to watch or record TV on any channel, no matter what device you use. If you are over 75, you may be eligible for a free TV licence. With a valid TV Licence you can also watch, record or stream programmes that are being broadcast live, including on online TV services such as YouTube, Amazon Prime, ITV Hub etc. This means that, unlike many streaming services, you do not need to pay to watch BBC TV programmes on iPlayer if you have a licence. Is BBC iPlayer free to use?īBC iPlayer costs are covered by your annual TV Licence.

iPlayer also lets you watch shows live as they are being broadcast on TV, but to use it you must be covered by a valid TV Licence and have a BBC account. Answers to Your Questions about BBC iPlayer and TV Licences What is BBC iPlayer?īBC iPlayer is a digital video service featuring BBC TV programmes and films that have been broadcast on BBC channels in the UK. *A licence is not needed to watch S4C programmes on demand.

Bbc iplayer outside uk