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Old Aug 5th 2011, 7:04 am
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Quick question........I want to watch some programmes on BBC Iplayer but obviously my IP address gets me blocked, so what IP 'modifiers' do you use. I've tried Expat shield but it didn't work and I don't want to go downloading every one out there and try them all, so who has a reliable method?? (and cheap or free! )
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Old Aug 5th 2011, 7:30 am
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I'd like to know as well, missing some good ole british drama. Apparently BBCiplayer is going global soon but I first heard this back in 2009 so I am not sure how soon, soon is. Also I think there still may be a charge involved good old british licence fees.
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Uninstall expat shield completely and download it again from a different source.
I got it to work at the third attempt
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Uninstall expat shield completely and download it again from a different source.
I got it to work at the third attempt
You genius!!!! It works!!
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You ever get up the hill to the crows nest??
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Am interested .... what is expat shield ...... ???? maybe will try and google it, does it come with basic install for the less techno minded ???

be good to watch some latest UK stuff that we are missing...
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You ever get up the hill to the crows nest??
Been once. Seemed OK, just don't go on karaoke night! Problem is it's all on it's own. No good if you're looking for a pub crawl!
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everywhere seems to be on its own.

wheres the best place to crawl from and to ??
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Originally Posted by Justcol
everywhere seems to be on its own.

wheres the best place to crawl from and to ??
Sofa, to fridge, to deck, to sofa, to fridge etc ...
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Am interested .... what is expat shield ...... ???? maybe will try and google it, does it come with basic install for the less techno minded ???

be good to watch some latest UK stuff that we are missing...
Do a search for expat shield on google. Basically, the Iplayers in the UK are only available to UK residents and they use your computers IP address, to check where in the world you are. Expat Shield tricks them into thinking you're in the UK........and it's all free!

You will, of course, start using lots of band width from your monthly broadband cap...........
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Originally Posted by Justcol
everywhere seems to be on its own.

wheres the best place to crawl from and to ??
True.....but now I'm moving nearer to the Nest, maybe I'll grab a few beers in there......We used to go to the footy club, then round to a mates, en route to Sizzle.......it's the one thing I 'properly' miss from the UK, decent pubs...

If you can get a lift there and back, Takapuna's the place for a decent pub crawl......just too far away!
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'If you can get a lift there and back, Takapuna's the place for a decent pub crawl......just too far away!'

And for some variety,just a bit further as long as it hasn't changed in the last 12 years,Devonport's got enough to amount to a crawl. Masonic,Patriot and that Hotel opposite the Ferry - Esplanade ? And there used to be a great indian restaurant in Victoria rd that did goat curry (Sigdi ?) to round things off. Making me jealous now. Session on !! Google'd em all and they're still going - must be something to be said for that ?
My defence is i'm in Chester for better or worse but off to Ibiza tomorrow ... swings and roundabouts ... enjoy your life

Oh and P.S. for old programs/films Bittorrent is your friend.

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Oh and P.S. for old programs/films Bittorrent is your friend.
Ssshhhhh.........I don't do that....it's illegal!
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Originally Posted by Am Loolah
Sofa, to fridge, to deck, to sofa, to fridge etc ...
Spoken like a true Kiwi

Get your ass down to the pub and be sociable
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Originally Posted by Justcol
Spoken like a true Kiwi

Get your ass down to the pub and be sociable
I would, but my two youngest somewhat cramp my style ...

But next weekend, promises, promises, I shall be giving it the large - watch out Tauranga!!!
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