SAVE 49%: ExpressVPN can reliably unblock BBC iPlayer from anywhere in the world. A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for £85.41 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time.

Streaming on BBC iPlayer is totally straightforward if you're connecting from the UK. If you're not, you'll get quickly blocked by this popular streaming platform.

If you're trying to access BBC iPlayer from outside the UK, you'll need a VPN to get around this frustrating blockade. The process of bypassing geo-restrictions is actually really simple, even if you're not familiar with these cybersecurity services. We'll walk you through the steps you need to take.

First and foremost, you'll need to invest in a streaming-friendly VPN. Once you've picked something, you simply download the app and connect to a secure server in the UK. This quick and easy process hides your real IP address, so BBC iPlayer thinks you're in the UK when you next attempt to sign in. That means you can watch all your favourite shows and movies from anywhere in the world.

There are a number of streaming-friendly VPNs out there, but ExpressVPN is probably the best. Users get an intuitive app and interface, strong connection speeds, and up to five simultaneous connections. All subscribers also get access to a large and diverse network of servers for streaming. It's not the cheapest service, but it is on sale for a limited time.

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for £85.41 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This discounted plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you don't feel the benefit of using ExpressVPN, you can recover your investment without hassle.

Save 49% on the best VPN for BBC iPlayer.