How to view UK channels over internet?

[rob70]

Hi guys,
does anyone know how to watch the uk terrestrial channels including bbc1 bbc2 itv 1 ch4 ch5 and possibly other uk freeview channels, online from abroad ??
Sadly some uk based sites, i.e. Zatto tv, if you are out of uk they block the streaming of their channels,
i mean , is there anywhere, possibly for free, any website or anything that would allow us to watch the uk channels in anyway whilst abroad???
Thanks a lot !!!

 

[rolfw]

Why not get someone with a good internet connection in the UK to stream them to you using a Slingbox?

PS. Have moved this to a relevant section, deleted the two duplicate posts and adjusted the title to reflect the content of your post. Please read the rules!

 

[Topper]

Sadly some uk based sites, i.e. Zatto tv, if you are out of uk they block the streaming of their channels,

All UK channels apart from the odd news channel have location based protection when viewing over the internet, it is a requirement of the broadcasting regulations to stop people enjoying the TV meant for UK nationals at home, outside of the UK. I have previously complained to Sky about this and they said they are working on a solution whatever that means!

 

[rob70]

thanks, just say that on another site they suggested to download FilmOn HDI, they say its available for live streaming free of charge even if u are out of UK???
does anyone knows anything about it ???? thanks all

 

[Zorba]

yes ,it works and there some "bonus" channels, for free.

 

[Topper]

yes ,it works and there some "bonus" channels, for free.

along with a few trojans and spyware components

_http://www.prevx.com/filenames/3743250216227002207-X1/FILMON+HDI+PLAYER.EXE.html

 

[Zorba]

Er,do i click on that or will i get infected ?

 

[rob70]

if iuse that site (filmon ...HDI) for live tv only, is there a chance to get viruses??

 

[Topper]

Er,do i click on that or will i get infected ?

According to that 'safe' link the jury is still out on the software

 

[HB13DISH]

There is a proxy website that shows your IP as if it is from the UK, but the service is not free.
Do a search of the forum. It should be there somewhere.
I hate watching TV on the PC, so I wasn't interested.
Your best solution would be using a Slingbox, as rolfw suggested. Need a fast ADSL on both points.

 

[Channel Hopper]

Just take a large dish and receiver to your location rob70.