Filmon.com

[xstitcher]

I have been watching EastEnders on filmon.com (free) ever since BBC Entertainment decided to stop it on their Nordic package. I have also been watching Downtown Abbey this way.
My problem is that it is not entirely reliable and while better than nothing I must quite often give up and miss some enjoyable entertainment.
Is their anyone who knows something about this and can come with some wise words?

[Buenchico]

If you can trick the BBC's web servers into thinking that you're in the UK, you can watch online via the BBC iPlayer. Lots of people use Expat Shield successfully to do just that:
http://expat-shield.en.softonic.com/
(If you give it a try, take care when installing it so that you don't also install bundled 'extras' that you don't want).

There are also commercial services which do the same thing. e.g:
http://www.my-expat-network.com/uk/

See here for a general article about VPNs:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/expat/expatlife/10530042/Virtual-Private-Networks-can-help-expats-missing-British-TV.html

[xstitcher]

Thanks so much buenchico. I shall definitely look into this.

[xstitcher]

The first was a no go as I don't live in the UK.

[Buenchico]

Eh?

I don't understand that. The whole point of Expat Shield (assuming that's what you mean by 'the first') is that it re-routes your internet traffic via UK servers, so that the the BBC think that you live here. It's thus only of use to people who live OUTSIDE the UK!

[wolf63]

xstitcher - if you pay his expenses I am sure that Buenchico will do a house call and install it for you.



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[xstitcher]

I would gladly!

[xstitcher]

My mistake buenchico. My brain turns to mush after 5 pm so I shall attempt to do it tomorrow morning and I'll let you know what happens. Once again, thank you!

[netibiza]

I used filmon for a couple of years here in Ibiza as the onoy way to watch decent progs, but it did stop and start and drop occasionally. In the end we bought a bigger satellit dish and can watch it properly now. If you are on Windows 8 or 8.1 you cannot use expat shield as it is incompatible.

[xstitcher]

Thanks for that info netibiza.

[netibiza]

xstitcher - have just discovered www.zenmate.com ie works perfectly and can now watch bbciplayer and itvplayer.

[237SJ]

If you want a VPN to watch online, tunnel bear and one click are both good. You have to pay though. I think one click`s the cheapest.

[xstitcher]

Thanks netibiza. I have downloaded it and now must find out how to use it. Ha ha