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by phillc73 3325 days ago
bbc.com is specifically for international audiences, whereas bbc.co.uk is for the UK audience.

bbc.com is blocked within the UK because it is funded differently.

"We're sorry but this site is not accessible from the UK as it is part of our international service and is not funded by the licence fee. It is run commercially by BBC Worldwide, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the BBC..."