How to Watch BBC iPlayer in Germany, Live Broadcast for FREE

Rosemary July 24, 2021 | 10:39

If you live in Germany and want to watch BBC iPlayer or any other streaming service that is blocked, you will need a good streaming VPN. Find out how to get free BBC iPlayer in Germany.

The BBC is renowned for great TV programming. The BBC iPlayer is exclusively available to UK residents. Photo MacWorld UK

How to Get BBC iPlayer in Germany

You can follow these steps to get BBC iPlayer from anywhere in Germany.

Launch the VPN app and log in with your credentials.

Select the ‘Stream’ mode and choose ‘United Kingdom’ from the server list.

Click Connect.

Once connected, visit the BBC iPlayer website or launch the app

You can now stream all the content on BBC iPlayer.

You can also use one of our VPN apps for Android, iOS, Mac, or Windows to get around the blocks on BBC iPlayer if you'd rather. You can connect to any VPN server you want, and then all of your data traffic will be encrypted and go through that server. If you want to use BBC iPlayer, pick a server in the UK. This will make it look like you are in the UK. Through this, you'll be able to use BBC iPlayer and any other streaming service or website that is only available in the UK.

When you use a VPN to unblock BBC iPlayer, your data is encrypted, which is an added bonus. If you are in a hotel, conference center, airport, hostel, or other public place with public WiFi, you are putting your data at risk. Identity thieves often use these kinds of networks to attack, so it's important to use a VPN to protect your data.

There is no right or wrong way to do this. You can try both Smart DNS and VPN with the free Unlocator trial, so you can choose which one you like best.

When this article was written, the following services worked for us, but keep in mind that that doesn't mean they will work for you on any given day.

-NordVPN, (which also tops our overall best VPN round-up)

-Surfshark

-CyberGhost

-Private Internet Access

-PureVPN

The BBC is renowned for great TV programming.

They have a huge selection of British TV shows. Lots of sports (like Match of the Day and the Snooker World Championships), great UK soaps (like Eastenders, Doctors, and Casualty), amazing dramas (like Dr. Who, Killing Eve, and His Dark Materials), funny comedies (like Little Britain, Alan Partridge, and Peter Kay's Car Share), and a lot more.

The BBC iPlayer is only available to people who live in the UK. People who want to watch, download, or stream any iPlayer content must have a UK TV license. You can watch BBC iPlayer on a lot of different devices. Most smart TVs in the UK come with it already, as well as Freeview, Roku, and Sky hardware. It's also built into all the major game consoles.

Best TV Shows on BBC iPlayer from Germany

Top Gear

Killing Eve

Inside No 9

This Country

Torchwood

Last Tango in Halifax

Line of Duty

Spooks

Doctor Who

How To Watch BBC iPlayer On iOS Devices

Firstly, you need to change your current App Store region to the UK to go around regional limitations. Once you have changed the region, follow the steps below:

Install PureVPN on your iOS devices.

Create an account and log in using your credentials.

Open the PureVPN app.

Connect to a UK server from the server list.

Click on the BBC iPlayer app and log in.

Enjoy BBC iPlayer shows in Germany.

How To Watch BBC iPlayer On Your Smart TV

You need to change the region to the UK on your Smart TV. If you have no clue how to change the region then read this guide here. After switching to a UK region, follow these steps:

Set up PureVPN for your router.

Connect your Smart TV to this VPN-enabled router.

Connect the VPN to a UK server from the list.

Browse BBC iPlayer app and click on Add to Channels.

Stream British shows on BBC iPlayer easily.