Stream  CBeebies in the US or Abroad

You might be surprised to learn that the BBC’s website is actually restricted outside the UK. This means that all the other channels are covered by the same restrictions too including CBeebies. To be fair a lot of the content on the CBeebies site is actually blocked by broadcasting rights outside the control of the BBC. Probably because children’s TV has a lot of commercial value and there’s still money to be made with DVDs, Blue rays and selling rights to other broadcasters.

The revenue would obviously be reduced if the BBC was made accessible for free all over the world. In addition there’s obviously a cost to streaming video across the internet to millions of viewers. It’s a cost that is paid directly by the BBC’s license payers, the majority of whom live in the UK. There’s been a number of attempts to provide access to the BBC’s online programmes abroad, yet none have really succeeded as yet.

So Can You Watch CBeebies Online When Abroad?

The short answer is yes. Although the CBeebies site is geo-blocked from outside the United Kingdom this can be circumvented. Simply connect to a UK VPN server and you’ll be able to stream directly from the site wherever you are. read on for more details and a demonstration.

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CBeebies Site – Streaming Services and Children’s Activity Channel

However if you’re venturing abroad or already spend some time outside the UK and you have toddlers to entertain then access to CBeebies can definitely make your life an awful lot easier. There’s two main parts to the CBeebies web site – the games and educational section plus the video section which includes live streaming up until 7:00 PM plus the vast majority of shows in the BBC iPlayer archive – here’s the site URL – https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/live/cbeebies

This is literally a tiny selection of what’s on the CBeebies site, literally thousands of high class entertainment and educational programmes for toddlers. Peter Rabbit has saved my sanity on more than one occasion. Needless to says it’s an absolute goldmine for any parent who has toddlers and needs something for them to watch occasionally.

How to Watch CBeebies in the USA or Abroad

So although technically if you’re outside the United Kingdom you’re not able to to watch any of the BBC’s online content, the simple fact is that millions actually do. There are some reports suggesting that more people watch BBC iPlayer from abroad than actually in the United Kingdom. So how is that possible, well it’s actually very simple.

When you visit any part of the BBC website, the first thing it does is look up your IP address and check where it’s registered. If the IP address is not recorded as being in the United Kingdom then you’ll be quietly redirected to the international version of their site. This is not bad, but actually contains none of the TV programmes at all. If you persist and try and watch something from the BBC iPlayer either live or through the archive ‘you’ll just be blocked and told that it’s not available outside the UK.

Using a VPN to Access CBeebies on Your Device

Fortunately there is a method to watch CBeebies online live and you can see it in this video (discount for software here)

It’s actually quite simple and it’s a method that many of us have been using for many, many years. There’s no technical knowledge required and you certainly don’t need any programming skills ! The process simply involves hiding your real IP address by connecting through an intermediate server. In this case it’s a VPN server which is based in the United Kingdom. The crucial factor is that the BBC will only see the IP address of the server and have no direct contact with your computer. Which means as long as the server is in the UK then you’ll effectively have a British IP address and the entire BBC website will work perfectly.

Enjoy More than Just CBeebies Live Stream and Shows

What’s more while you’re connected to the UK server then all the other British TV sites will work too. As any British parent knows there’s lots of other kids programmes on ITV and Channel 4 and 5 too. All these are normally blocked but work perfectly through a decent UK VPN server of some type.

All the main UK TV sites operate these blocks but if you get the right VPN then you can access them all. The BBC iPlayer is the most extensive, you can watch eleven channels live and stream most of the programmes for up to twelve months after broadcast. Many of the popular children’s shows are around for much longer too.

CBBC for Older Children

For slightly older children there’s another channel and website called CBBC. This stands for the Children’s British Broadcasting Corporation and is another free to air channel designed for ages 6-17. There’s a wide range of different programmes on CBBC to cover the larger age range from old favourites like Danger Mouse to the award winning Horrible Histories which teaches children about history in a fun way.

The website also has more games and activities suitable for older children. In fact this section of the site will work anywhere in the world however you’ll still need a VPN to access the TV channels and programmes. Like CBeebies it’s home to some of the best English language educational content anywhere in the world.

Do VPNs Still Work with BBC iPlayer, CBeebies etc ?

Now if you’re searching online you may become aware of posts informing you that this method doesn’t work anymore. This is however not completely true. A couple of years ago, the BBC cracked down on these methods and closed down a host of the VPN services – mainly the ones who overloaded their servers or were not discrete enough in their advertising. As a result lots of people’s VPN services stopped working particularly with the BBC. The corporation have since calmed down a little and returned to their previous state of only blocking the particularly amateurish VPN services who overstep the mark.

The reality is that millions of people use the remaining VPN services to watch the BBC wherever they are. Indeed the vast majority of ex-pats use these services to access UK only websites when abroad. Plus their are thousands of English speaking TV fans who love the BBC and of course those of us on holiday who want to watch Match of the Day. The CBeebies channel is certainly a huge asset for parents plus having access to the BBC online is great for everyone else too. Remember a decent UK VPN server doesn’t only give access to the BBC but all of the UK TV stations wherever you happen to be. I’d be lost without it and especially when Test Match Special is on !

NordVPN Works with the BBC in 2024

Of the VPN services which survived after the BBC purge, there are fortunately still quite a few decent ones. Be careful of the very cheap ones, as they tend to overload their servers which means you can access the BBC but it’s slow and buffers a lot. Also be wary of any company which openly advertises the facility to watch the BBC using their service – they are inevitably targeted by the BBC legal department eventually.

Choose a fast, discrete security service which you know has plenty of UK servers to maintain speed and throughput. My personal recommendation is a service I’ve used for over a decade now to stream the BBC from all over the world. It’s well worth the small subscription to give you access to all the BBC live and iPlayer content.

It works on computers and it also has apps for all your other devices like tablets, iPads and Smartphones – just ask support for instructions. Here’s my recommendation ‘ it’s called NordVPN and was demonstrated in the video above. Give it a go and within minutes you can get access to some of the world’s best children’s TV programmes. You won’t regret it.

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Additional Information – BBC iPlayer

BBC Account and Registration

We’ve got a couple of emails regarding the new BBC iPlayer sign in requirement. There’s nothing to worry about and you can still watch CBeebies online and the rest of the BBC from anywhere. You just need to create an account whilst connected to a UK server. Use any email and make sure you put in an address with a UK postcode. There’s no checks with this it’s just so the BBC can keep track of your account, where you are in a box set and so on.

If you’ve already got a BBC iPlayer account then just login as normal after you’ve connected to a British VPN.

UK TV License

Anyone who normally lives in the UK will have a UK TV license anyway, so there’s no issue with this when on holiday, travelling etc. How about people who’ve moved like Expats or those who have never lived in the UK but want their kids to enjoy CBeebies or the BBC? Well fortunately this is not actually much of an issue at the moment. Although the BBC will ask if you have a UK TV license when you start to stream a programme for the first time, there’s no check at all. Simply answer YES to the question and everything will work perfectly including BBC iPlayer live cBeebies.

How to Watch CBeebies in the USA

It works exactly the same, if you want to watch CBeebies in USA you just need an internet enabled device, an internet connection and a VPN with a UK server. In fact your location is not important as long as the UK VPN server works properly. Remember there could be some lag if you’re very far away but most VPN servers are extremely quick and some even use compression to speed up your connection slightly.

What are the Most Popular CBeebies Shows?

• “In the Night Garden”
• “Teletubbies”
• “Peppa Pig”
• “Hey Duggee”
• “Sarah & Duck”
• “The Octonauts”
• “Go Jetters”
• “Mister Maker”
• “Charlie and Lola”
• “Bing”
• “Bluey”
• “Postman Pat”
• “Justin’s House”
• “Something Special”
• “Peter Rabbit”
• “The Clangers”
• “Pablo”
• “Twirlywoos”
• “Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures”
• “The Furchester Hotel”

Please note, the popularity of shows can vary depending on the time period and the audience.