I'd like to access UK television whilst in France, not permanently but on occasion. I've heard about Proxy Servers, eg TVProxy.co.uk and UKProxy Server.
Could someone comment on these and / or recommend other options please.
I'm new to this so apologies if this subject has been covered before.
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What you actually need is not a proxy server but a VPN - the latter is much faster and installs itself directly to your computer.
Not an endorsement but the first hit on google for UK VPNs - http://www.banana-vpn.com/UK-vpn.htm
You probably won't find a free one.
Not an endorsement but the first hit on google for UK VPNs - http://www.banana-vpn.com/UK-vpn.htm
You probably won't find a free one.
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No I think you're probably right. VNCing to my desktop leaves a half second lag on just pointing and clicking, never mind carrying audio/video.cdd wrote:Don't want to be a naysayer but that's a "host it yourself" job and if he plans to watch TV on it I doubt his internet connection upload speed is fast enough to transmit the picture.
I may be wrong of course...
Does TV CatchUp work overseas?
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Thank you everyone, but now I'm confused! A proxy server or VPN? All I want to do is watch UK TV in France. It doesn't matter if there is a delay. 
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Me again, the original poster. I'm told I won't get a free proxy, so what is Zattoo? Will it do what I want? I've tried it in the UK. Will it work in France? Thanks again.