VPN advice needed.

[demon_dog]

I am going to be out of the country for 5 weeks soon. Would like to keep up-to-date with some TV programmes that I watch. BBC block access from overseas on their iPlayer, does anyone use a VPN when on holiday to access this?

If so what is the best VPN to use, I'll be in Australia.

Thanks in advance.

[VLC86]

The old “I’m leaving the country so I need a VPN” story. 
 

It’s a natural act, don’t be ashamed.

[jammie82uk]

1 hour ago, demon_dog said:

I am going to be out of the country for 5 weeks soon. Would like to keep up-to-date with some TV programmes that I watch. BBC block access from overseas on their iPlayer, does anyone use a VPN when on holiday to access this?

If so what is the best VPN to use, I'll be in Australia.

Thanks in advance.

If you want a free one then Windscribe are about the most generous with 10gb a month, it’s $3 a month unlimited usage with their build a plan no contract 

[demon_dog]

1 hour ago, VLC86 said:

The old “I’m leaving the country so I need a VPN” story. 
 

It’s a natural act, don’t be ashamed.

At over 70 years of age it doesn't bother me at all!

Just that my wife wants to keep up with Strictly !

[Trav Le Bleu]

2 hours ago, demon_dog said:

At over 70 years of age it doesn't bother me at all!

Just that my wife wants to keep up with Strictly !

That's the beauty of iPlayer. You don't need to watch it every Saturday and Sunday evening. Just binge watch it when you get back.

 

As I understand it, pensioners have plenty of free time... unless you've got a 25 year old trophy wife?

 

You have, haven't you? This is just the start to a humble-brag.

[blabyboy]

https://protonvpn.com/

 

Free, easy to setup on different devices - you get one device free. Good throughput.

[Free Falling Foxes]

25 minutes ago, blabyboy said:

https://protonvpn.com/

 

Free, easy to setup on different devices - you get one device free. Good throughput.

Another shout for Proton.

You can install it on multiple devices of course, but you could only use one at a time.

Also the Opera browser has a built-in VPN

Edited 23 September 2025 by Free Falling Foxes

[Mike Oxlong]

Tbf, if I was going abroad I’d want to be able to still watch Peep Show 

 

[danny.]

Nord is decent, and loads of deals on ATM

[Libertine]

Can recommend Nord, recently signed up for completely innocent reasons of course.

 

[brookfox]

In a similar position myself, got an overseas family holiday coming up and need to sort out a VPN. Wife’s taking the kids to Spain in the Oct half term and I’ll be home alone 💪🏻

[ramboacdc]

Proton is good. I use ExpressVPN on my firestick so I can watch movies available in other countries *cough* 

Mullvad VPN is good if you don't want to give anyone your personal data. 

Edited 23 September 2025 by ramboacdc

[Langley]

Opera browser has one built in... apparently... 

[FoyleFox]

I've been looking into VPN for an upcoming trip. I've seen Nord, Surfshark and LetsVPN recommended. Do check that the one you go for does work in the country you're visiting. Nord no longer works in our destination. 

 

[Leicester_Loyal]

I use Surfshark, it's pretty good.

[Craig]

I've used Surfshark for years and it's always been spot on, particularly with a dedicated IP. 

[blabyboy]

On 23/09/2025 at 09:41, Mike Oxlong said:

Tbf, if I was going abroad I’d want to be able to still watch Peep Show 

 

Really? Is that in between your vociferous wanking activities?

[South Shire Fox]

You dirty sod

[Phil Mitchell]

Planet VPN app. Maybe one or two ads at most. Decent for free. Phil