Can't Watch UK TV Abroad?
Broadcasting restrictions placed on British companies licensed to broadcast
programming to the UK audience mean that satellite signals carrying UK
programming are tightly focused on the UK whilst internet based services such as
BBC I Player / ITV Catchup
/ MSN Player and 4 On Demand
are not
available to computers accessing them from abroad
There Are Ways Around It and We Will Show You How
We are pleased to report that after sifting through all of the confusing information available - we have discovered that there are indeed a number of ways that these restrictions can be circumvented and bypassed simply by using the methods presented to you on this site
Before you browse away wondering what the catch is and how much you have to pay let us reassure you that this is an information only site provided completely free of charge. We are expats who have experienced the frustration you have now and have found solutions that we want to share with you
Check through all of the information presented here and when you are reassured that it is indeed possible to access UK TV from abroad pick the method that suits your needs and in no time you can be watching your favourite TV programmes
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UK TV on Your Computer
We discuss ways of making your computer appear as if it is in the UK and therefore access programming available on the internet. The huge plus point for receiving programming via the internet is that you only need a broadband connection and a computer. You can of course then connect computer to your TV MORE...
Satellite TV
Many UK TV channels are now broadcast from the Astra 2d satellite which is a tightly focused beam aimed at the UK. But don't consign your Sky Box and viewing card to the bin just yet. You can still access some of the main channels on stronger transponders by manually tuning your box MORE...
Alternative Methods
For those who want complete control over their TV there is a piece of technical wizardry available known as a Slingbox. This provides a direct connection between your Sky Box at home and your computer anywhere in the world MORE...