Watch UK TV Via The Internet

Live programming and Catchup services via the internet are already available. Services such as BBC I Player / ITV Catchup and 4 On Demand are here to stay and gaining popularity as the most flexible and convenient way to watch what you want, when you want and from where you want

But UK TV is Geographically Blocked From Abroad!

Well yes it is but as with all things involving computers for every one institution seeking to block access and freedom of choice there are  another dozen working hard to find ways round it. UK Television from abroad is not only available to anyone with a broadband internet connection but it is also very easy and inexpensive to access. In the right column you can read reviews of the established methods you can use to watch live UK TV on your computer. All of the methods we present to you are perfectly legal

So What Do I Need To Do?

You need to make your computer appear as if it is based in the UK and you do this by changing your IP Address. We won't bore you with the technical stuff but our recommended way of achieving this is through using a VPN (Virtual Private Network) connection. A VPN Service will supply you with a secondary connection to use when you are already connected to the internet via your broadband. When you use this connection you open up a VPN tunnel between your computer and their UK based servers. When you click on Catchup or Live Streaming  such as BBC I Player or Zattoo you will appear to be accessing them from the UK thus bypassing the geoblocking. This is very easy to set up and some of the providers have a small piece of software for you to download which does it all automatically

Be careful when choosing a VPN service the price varies between £5 p/m up as high as £30 with major differences in the quality, speed and support you receive and as always cheapest is not necessarily the good option and neither is the most expensive!

Can You Recommend a VPN Service?

Yes - through trial and error we  have found a service that is head and shoulders above the competition for speed, reliability, ease of use, customer support and value for money. To go to their website click HERE...

Connecting Your Computer to Your TV

For optimal viewing pleasure when you start using your VPN and your viewing option you can always connect your laptop to your TV. Most modern TVs have the facility for you to do this. You can find out more on how to do this HERE...

You can buy a modern TV at our Online Store HERE...



The Methods

Zattoo 

Zattoo I mage

Zattoo is a TV Player that uses peer
to peer technology to stream live TV broadcasting direct to your computer.

After registering, your free download comes ready to install and then use to watch UK TV without charge

Very user friendly and simple once installed Zattoo presents you with a media player and a channel line up box. By simply clicking on a channel you are able to select what you want to watch from the extensive line-up of UK and European Channels.

You will need to register and download Zattoo from a UK IP so it is advisable to have your VPN Connection set up first

Download Zattoo Here

TV Catchup


TV Catchup

TV Catchup although not suggested by its name is a website that gives you loads of options for UK Channels which when clicked take you straight to live programming by opening up a TV player. Again you will need to register from a UK IP by using a VPN Connection before using the service and getting started

Access TV Catchup Here