UK web proxy, how is it used?

I'm in the U.S., and want to use the BBC iPlayer. What is a web proxy in the UK and secure, free, and how do I use?

Proxy servers are slow and do not work well with flash and Java. Free proxies are also dangerous to use as many are the pitfalls of malware. Get a VPN for personal use and the European connection. It will give an address in the UK. http://www.surfbouncer.com

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