BBC received in Germany

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British Broadcasting Corporation is one of the UK's most popular broadcasters. But the BBC is also in great demand as a broadcaster outside of the United Kingdom. In Germany you can also receive a small selection of BBC channels.

Enjoy the BBC in Germany too

The BBC is a public service broadcaster from Great Britain. Despite its status as a public service broadcaster, the BBC is one of the most popular television channels in the UK. The quality of the series is in no way inferior to American productions and sometimes even surpasses them. This has resulted in the broadcaster becoming very popular outside of the UK and the former colonies.

  • However, it is not always possible to broadcast all British Broadcasting Corporation channels on the cable network of the country in question. In Germany, for example, it is only possible to receive the channels BBC World and BBC Entertainment via the digital cable network.
  • You can watch the popular UK channels both digitally cable received as well as via DVB-T. If you want to receive the channels in this way, you should first contact customer support for DVB-T reception inform to what extent this is possible in your region.
  • Another way to watch British hit series on TV in Germany is by booking a package with your cable provider. Many cable providers have packages that you can book. Some packages also include foreign channels, such as BBC Entertainment. Check with your cable provider beforehand, as some providers no longer offer the option to receive this station. You can receive the news channel World News from the British Broadcasting Corporation with a regular cable connection without a booked package.
  • There is also satellite reception. If you have a satellite dish, you can also receive the English-language channels. However, you need the appropriate frequencies for this. To get this, contact your satellite provider - such as Eutelsat or Astra.
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The British Broadcasting Corporation is not just wired, satellite or DVB-T receivable. In the meantime, ways of receiving the stations have also emerged on the Internet.

Receive the UK channels via the Internet

In the age of the Internet it is of course also possible to receive foreign channels online. The British Broadcasting Corporation is no exception. This gives you two opportunities to watch your favorite BBC programs online - completely legally.

  • One option to receive or watch British broadcasts over the Internet is via iTunes. You can purchase current and less current episodes of various BBC series here and watch them on your iPad or in iTunes. You can also use the iPhone Download the "BBC iPlayer" app and watch series episodes on demand on your tablet or smartphone.
  • You can also go through the website filmon Receive free and legal UK TV channels. Here you can watch all public television channels on regular UK television without pay-TV. You can find the station selection in the navigation on the left. It should be noted, however, that the quality in the regular full screen leaves a lot to be desired. An HD package can also be booked here.

Even if it is not always that easy, it is not impossible to receive the BBC programs in Germany.

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