Up to 16 live channels are delivered via satellite to many forces locations overseas.
A set top box and viewing card is available from BFBS, if not already installed.
For more information about what's available in your location or accommodation please contact our UK helpdesk on 0044 (0)203 750 4567 or email [email protected]
If you are overseas and have suitable internet connectivity, you can access a growing line-up of 30+ channels.
You can watch live or on demand to suit your timezone and location and on desktop or mobile/tablet app using your Defence Gateway ID.
We can reach remote locations and ships at sea to provide media and entertainment with limited or no internet. We do this via satellite and MiPlayer in special situations.
Where a MiPlayer is present on location then communal viewing or access on a personal device is possible.
Wherever you are around the world, we'll do our best to get you a great selection of entertainment, accessible in a way that suits you.
BFBS TV brings you the best of UK TV while you’re overseas but is not available in the UK, with the exception for Nepal TV. Forces TV is available on Freeview 96, Freesat 165, Sky 181 and Virgin 274.
BFBS Radio is available in and around bases within the UK, with many locations having a dedicated station.
We also provide the latest films at BFBS Cinemas and via the Cinelink services.
Select a location to find out more about what's available where you are:
More Services in UKWherever you are around the world, we'll do our best to get you a great selection of entertainment, accessible in a way that suits you.
Select a location to find out more about what's available where you are:
More Services in OverseasWherever you are around the world, we do our best to get you a great selection of entertainment, accessible in a way that suits you.
For specific information about how BFBS can help in your situation, contact our UK helpdesk on 0044 (0)203 750 4567 or email [email protected].
All Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxillary ships have BFBS Radio and TV services delivered. Entertainment is delivered by different means depending on the ship and its location. We understand the extra difficulties of delivering to ships and work hard to ensure the best possible service is available. We even provide services to RN personnel deployed on HM Border Force vessels.
More Services in At seaBFBS TV is available in Germany in communal areas, in accommodation and on personal devices.
Please contact our UK helpdesk for more information on +44(0)2037504567, email [email protected] or speak to the local BFBS office in Germany.
More Services in Germany
BFBS TV is available in on your personal devices, in communal areas and in accommodation. There is also local support through the BFBS offices in ESBA and WSBA.
Alternatively contact the BFBS service desk in the UK on 0044 (0)203 750 4567 or email [email protected].
More Services in CyprusBFBS TV is available in communal areas, some accommodation and on personal devices.
For information about access to BFBS TV here, speak to the J1 contact or please contact our UK helpdesk on +44 (0)203 750 4567 or email [email protected]
More Services in GibraltarBFBS TV is available to watch on your personal device and limited services are available in communal areas and accommodation.
For specific information about where you are, get in touch with the BFBS Office in Canada, your local G1 contact or our service desk in the UK on 0044 (0)203 750 4567 or email [email protected]
More Services in Canada (BATUS)
BFBS TV is available by different means in different parts of the Falklands islands.
MPC - Communal areas, some accommodation and personal devices
Hillside - in accommodation
Mare Harbour - communal areas
Mount Kent, Alice and Byron - communal areas and accommodation
For specific information get in touch with the BFBS Office or our service desk in the UK on 0044 (0)203 750 4567 or email [email protected]
More Services in Falkland IslandsFor information about access to BFBS TV here, speak to the G1 contact or please contact our UK helpdesk on 0044 (0)203 750 4567 or email [email protected]
More Services in Kenya
BFBS TV is available in communal areas and in accommodation.
For information about access to BFBS TV here, speak to the J1 contact or please contact our UK helpdesk on 0044 (0)203 750 4567 or email [email protected]
More Services in NepalBFBS TV brings you the best of UK TV while you’re overseas but is not available in the UK, with the exception of Nepal TV. Forces TV is available on Freeview 96, Freesat 165, Sky 181 and Virgin 274.
However we do provide other services such as BFBS Radio, the latest movies at BFBS cinemas, Cinelink players and live events.
More Services in Aldershot
BFBS TV is available in communal areas and in accommodation.
For more information contact your J1/N1/G1 or the BFBS service desk in the UK on 0044 (0)203 750 4567 or email [email protected].
More Services in Ascension IslandBFBS TV is available in communal areas and on your personal device.
For specific information about where you are, get in touch with the BFBS Office, your local J1/N1 contact or our service desk in the UK on 0044 (0)203 750 4567 or email [email protected]
More Services in BahrainBFBS TV is available in communal areas and in accommodation.
For more information contact your G1 or the BFBS service desk in the UK on 0044 (0)203 750 4567 or email [email protected].
More Services in Belize (BATSUB)For more information contact the local BFBS office, your G1 or our Brunei helpdesk (00673) 3220094 or email [email protected]
More Services in BruneiBFBS TV is available in communal areas and in accommodation.
For information about access to BFBS TV here, speak to the J1 contact or please contact our UK helpdesk on 0044 (0)203 750 4567 or email [email protected]
More Services in Diego Garcia
You’ve been deployed to Afghanistan but, can you still watch Eastenders and watch the new films your mates have just seen?
Yes, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.
BFBS TV is available in communal areas, in some accommodation and on your personal device in all camps in Afghanistan.
TV wise, you can watch some of your favourite channels - BBC One, BBC Two, ITV, BFBS Extra, Sky Sports Main Event UK, BT Sport 1, BFBS Sport, Sky News UK, Channel 4 UK, Channel 5, BBC One Delay, BBC Two Delay, ITV Delay, BFBS Extra Delay, Sky Cinema and Nepal TV
You’ll also have a ‘Direct To Home’ satellite box. This is how we get BFBS TV to you. It’s a bit like a Sky dish but without the crazy expensive bill at the end of the month.
For specific information about where you are, get in touch with the BFBS Office in HKIA, your local J1 contact or our service desk in the UK on 0044 (0)203 750 4567 or email [email protected]
More Services in AfghanistanThere are often BFBS TV services available on operations via our MiPlayer technology or cinema via our Cinelink devices. This will vary by location and date.
With good internet connectivity you can stream TV on the BFBS player app from anywhere overseas. To allow full use of the services provided by BFBS on deployed operations, personnel may set their VPN to a PED green country other than the UK, in accordance with the PJHQ PED Policy. Personnel who are required to use a VPN should regularly check the theatre specific guidance and technical information on the PJHQ PED portal.
The latest movies are provided via Cinelink players in some locations - contact J1 or [email protected] to find out more about getting Cinelink for your location.
To find out about getting MiPlayer facilities in you location contact BFBS Media Innovation at [email protected].
More Services in Other locationsBFBS TV brings you the best of UK TV while you’re overseas but is not available in the UK, with the exception of Nepal TV. Forces TV is available on Freeview 96, Freesat 165, Sky 181 and Virgin 274.
However we do provide other services such as BFBS Radio, the latest movies at BFBS cinemas, Cinelink players and live events.
More Services in Brize NortonBFBS TV brings you the best of UK TV while you’re overseas but is not available in the UK, with the exception of Nepal TV. Forces TV is available on Freeview 96, Freesat 165, Sky 181 and Virgin 274.
However we do provide other services such as BFBS Radio, the latest movies at BFBS cinemas, Cinelink players and live events.
More Services in BlandfordBFBS TV brings you the best of UK TV while you’re overseas but is not available in the UK, with the exception of Nepal TV. Forces TV is available on Freeview 96, Freesat 165, Sky 181 and Virgin 274.
However we do provide other services such as BFBS Radio, the latest movies at BFBS cinemas, Cinelink players and live events.
More Services in CatterickBFBS TV brings you the best of UK TV while you’re overseas but is not available in the UK, with the exception of Nepal TV. Forces TV is available on Freeview 96, Freesat 165, Sky 181 and Virgin 274.
However we do provide other services such as BFBS Radio, the latest movies at BFBS cinemas, Cinelink players and live events.
More Services in ColchesterBFBS TV brings you the best of UK TV while you’re overseas but is not available in the UK, with the exception of Nepal TV. Forces TV is available on Freeview 96, Freesat 165, Sky 181 and Virgin 274.
However we do provide other services such as BFBS Radio, the latest movies at BFBS cinemas, Cinelink players and live events.
More Services in Northern IrelandBFBS TV brings you the best of UK TV while you’re overseas but is not available in the UK, with the exception of Nepal TV. Forces TV is available on Freeview 96, Freesat 165, Sky 181 and Virgin 274.
However we do provide other services such as BFBS Radio, the latest movies at BFBS cinemas, Cinelink players and live events.
More Services in Scotland
Going on exercise? Setting up an ISODET? Defence personnel attached to a UK embassy or High Commission? Did you know you can get BFBS services in one way or another anywhere?
We will usually provide a BFBS set top box for free (you may need to buy a satellite dish) and this will give you access to live radio and television services via a television. If you have a good internet connection you can use our BFBS TV Player and BFBS Radio apps. Alternatively our weekly DVD service is available if you cannot install a dish and you don't have good internet access.
We can also offer you enhanced services either to purchase or rent - useful if you only need them for short term deployments.
MiPlayer will connect to the same dish as a BFBS set top box and provides not only live TV and radio streamed to your personal device (without needing any internet connection) but also the ability to catch up on missed programmes or to watch again. MiPlayer also offers VOD and magazines.
Cinelink can also be rented on a month by month basis and offers you access to the latest movies.
We deliver services to everything from large and infrequent exercises like Saif Sareea 3 in Oman, to smaller regular exercises such as annual Arctic training in Norway - contact us to make sure you don't miss out.
Contact your local J1/A1/G1/N1 POC about getting a set top box, MiPlayer or Cinelink or contact our UK helpdesk on +44 (0)203 750 4567 or email [email protected]
More Services in Going on exerciseBFBS TV is available on your personal device and there is satellite coverage for BFBS set top boxes.
Please contact our UK helpdesk or our Germany office
0044 (0)203 750 4567 or email [email protected]
More Services in Belgium (SHAPE)BFBS TV is available in communal areas and on your personal device.
For specific information, get in touch with your local J1 contact or our service desk in the UK on 0044 (0)203 750 4567 or email [email protected]
More Services in EstoniaTV is available on Camp Butmir & Sarejevo via Satellite Box
Please contact our UK helpdesk for details:
0044 (0)203 750 4567
More Services in BosniaBFBS TV is available in communal areas, in some accommodation and on personal devices depending on location.
For information about access to BFBS TV here, speak to the G1 contact or please contact our UK helpdesk on 0044 (0)203 750 4567 or email [email protected]
More Services in Iraq
BFBS TV brings you the best of UK TV while you’re overseas but is not available in the UK, with the exception of Nepal TV. Forces TV is available on Freeview 96, Freesat 165, Sky 181 and Virgin 274.
However we do provide other services such as BFBS Radio, the latest movies at BFBS cinemas, Cinelink players and live events.
More Services in Salisbury PlainSome generic info about tv?
More Services in Other UK basesBFBS TV is available in communal areas and on personal devices.
For information about access to BFBS TV here, speak to the J1 contact or please contact our UK helpdesk on 0044 (0)203 750 4567 or email [email protected].
Camp Shand - DTH and MiPlayer
Baidoa - DTH and MiPlayer
More Services in SomaliaBFBS TV is usually available in either communal area, accommodation or on personal devices, depending on location.
For information about access to BFBS TV, contact our Bahrain office on 0044 203750 4186, speak to the J1/N1 contact or get in touch with our UK helpdesk on 0044 (0)203 750 4567 or email [email protected].
More Services in Middle East
BFBS TV brings you the best of UK TV while you’re overseas but is not available in the UK, with the exception of Nepal TV. Forces TV is available on Freeview 96, Freesat 165, Sky 181 and Virgin 274.
However we do provide other services such as BFBS Radio, the latest movies at BFBS cinemas, Cinelink players and live events.
More Services in Other UK
BFBS TV is available in communal areas and on your personal device.
For specific information, get in touch with your local J1 contact or our service desk in the UK on 0044 (0)203 750 4567 or email [email protected]
More Services in PolandPlease contact our UK helpdesk on 0044 (0)203 750 4567 or email [email protected]
More Services in NigeriaBFBS TV features the very best of UK television, including programmes from BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5, Sky and dozens of other channels. There is a fantastic selection of sports, with the best of all the Sky Sports channels, BT Sport, and others, underpinned by our special relationships with sporting bodies including the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, Rugby, Boxing and F1.
BFBS delivers up to 16 core TV channels by satellite worldwide, including local timeshift options, all depending on location.
If you can stream video via the internet however, a growing line-up of 30+ channels is available to watch live or on demand.
Contact your local BFBS office or the UK service desk on +44 (0)203 750 4567
Contact your local BFBS office or the UK service desk on +44 (0)203 750 4567
Contact your local BFBS office or the UK service desk on +44 (0)203 750 4567.
For all technical queries, from help with the initial set up to any unforeseen breaks or interruptions to services, please call us in the UK on +44 20 3750 4567.
Lines are open Monday to Friday 06:00–20:00 UK time excluding public holidays.