Some recommended VPN services include:į is a free, Internet-based television service that allows users to access local TV channels. The catch is that it’s not officially possible to view these particular web-based players if you’re outside of the UK, although it is possible to get around this restriction by using a Virtual Private Network (VPN). If you’re in the UK, you may also want to check out UKTV Play, which contains content from channels such as Dave, Eden, and Good Food. Many of these players also include content from multiple channels, for example BBC iPlayer gives you access to content from BBC One, Two, Three, and Four, while the iTV player features shows and movies from iTV 2, 3, 4, iTVBe and more.

You can use these players to stream live TV, plus a huge selection of on-demand content. In the UK, some of the most popular web-based players are BBC iPlayer, Channel 4’s 4OD, and ITV Player.

It’s become pretty standard practice for major TV stations to offer their own web-based player.