Big Brother is back for another series of fun, frolicks and live TV adventure. However, if you’re abroad you’ll be blocked from watching and keeping up with the latest series.

In this beginner’s guide I’m going to show you the 6 simple steps how you can watch Big Brother UK from anywhere in the world. So if you’re in Spain, America, Australia, Japan or anywhere else you can watch as if you were in the UK.

For this you’ll need an app called a VPN. There are hundreds of VPN providers out there but I recommend ExpressVPN. I’ll cover this further down in the guide and offer up a few more suggestions.

So if you’re outside the UK and you want to watch the latest series of Big Brother, keep reading to find out how.

Choose a reliable VPN service

You’ll need a VPN to be able to watch Big Brother abroad because if you visit Channel 5’s My5 website from abroad you’ll be blocked.

A VPN allows you to change your location so it looks like you’re in the UK.

Quickly searching Google will throw up hundreds of VPN companies and not all are suitable for watching Big Brother. Some don’t work with Channel 5, some are unreliable and some are just plain bad.

Thankfully one provider, ExpressVPN is really good, they’ve got fast speeds which is essential for watching video abroad and they’re competitively priced.

If you want to shop around then I recommend the following three for watching Big Brother abroad.

1. ExpressVPN – Top recommendation!
2. IPVanish
3. NordVPN

All you need to do is choose one of the above providers and sign up for their service. Once you’ve signed up follow the steps in the section below.

It’s worth knowing that ExpressVPN has a lengthy 30-day money back guarantee so if you have any trouble watching Big Brother abroad you can get a full refund.

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How to watch Big Brother abroad

Now you’ve got a VPN service you’ll need to download their app which will allow you to watch Big Brother abroad allowing you to watch in any country.

Follow my simple steps below. I’m using ExpressVPN but you can use any of the three providers above as they all work the same. Just skip step 1 if you’ve already signed up.

How to watch Big Brother abroad: Step-by-Step

1. Visit the ExpressVPN website and sign up for their service. Consider their annual package because it’s 49% cheaper than a monthly one.
2. Go to the ‘Products’ section of the ExpressVPN website and download their app. You can also search your usual app store for ‘ExpressVPN’ and install from there too.
3. Open the app and login when required.
4. Then press Choose Location (1) and then select United Kingdom (2).
5. It will take about 15 – 30 seconds for the app to connect. If not press Connect (3).
6. Once it’s connected visit the My 5 website or open the My 5 app.
7. You can now watch Big Brother abroad from any country.

Watch Big Brother abroad with ExpressVPN:

Now you’re connected to the ExpressVPN app any websites or apps you use will think you’re in the UK. This means you can watch Big Brother anywhere in the world.

It also means you can watch any other TV shows on Channel 5 and you can use other UK streaming services like BBC iPlayer, ITV Hub, Channel 4, UK Netflix and more!

How can I get the My5 app?

It’s easiest to watch Big Brother abroad on a laptop or regular computer. You will only need the VPN app from ExpressVPN to do this.

If you want to watch on your mobile or tablet then this is also possible. For this you’ll also need Channel 5’s My5 app. If you’ve got a UK registered phone or tablet then this is simply a case of visiting your regular app store and installing it, no issues.

The only time you may have a problem is if you’re outside the UK on a more permanent basis and purchased your device abroad. You may be blocked from installing the app directly from the app store.

For this you’ll need to follow the instructions below.

Android:

On your mobile or tablet web-browser visit the following page: https://tinyurl.com/y8fj3k46 and install the app from here.

Apple iOS:

It’s a little bit more difficult to install Apple apps outside their intended country so you’ll need to follow this dedicated guide.

Once you’ve got the My5 app installed just follow the instructions from earlier in this guide to use the VPN.

When is Big Brother shown?

Big Brother usually starts not long after Celebrity Big Brother has ended around September.

This year the latest series kicks off on Friday, 14th September.

The first show hosted by Emma Willis and backed by Rylan Clark-Neal will be shown at 9 pm British Time which is 10 pm on mainland Europe. You can find the time in your country by using the TheTimeZoneConverter.

The show is expected to run for the next couple of months right up until Christmas so you’ll need at least 2-months VPN subscription to watch the entire Big Brother abroad.

If you’re planning on being abroad a while then it’s worth taking advantage of ExpressVPN’s yearly deal because it’s 49% cheaper than paying on a monthly basis and comes with 3-months entirely free!

Conclusion: How to watch Big Brother abroad

Watching Big Brother abroad is super simple.

Grab yourself a VPN app from ExpressVPN. You can sign up by clicking the large button below.

Once you’ve signed up download their app for your device. They support all Android, Apple, Windows and Mac OS devices.

Use the app to connect to the UK and then you’re free to watch Big Brother abroad from any country in the world!

What are you most looking forward to in this year’s Big Brother? I would love to know so why not post in the comments section below?

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