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How To Watch Channel 4 Abroad: Stream Outside The UK

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Every TV show and film that airs on Channel 4, E4, More4, Film4 and 4Music is available to stream on the Channel 4 streaming hub – this was previously known as All 4.

Channel 4 is only available to watch when you’re located within the UK borders because of the licensing issues related to the shows. That can be a problem if you’re going abroad and want to keep up with your favourite shows while you’re away, or if you live outside the UK but don’t want to miss out on massively popular shows such as Hollyoaks and Taskmaster.

Luckily, there are ways around it. Here’s how to watch Channel 4 from outside the UK – you can use this method to watch the highly-anticipated Celebrity Edition of The Great British Bake Off.

How to watch Channel 4 with a VPN

By far the easiest way to access Channel 4 from abroad is to use a VPN (or virtual private network) which allows you to browse the internet while appearing to be in a different country from where you actually are.

This means that although the Channel 4 website is locked to people in the UK, you can still access it with a VPN, as it will mask your true location.

There are loads of VPNs out there, though we managed to successfully unblock the Channel 4 website with NordVPN, which is known for its reliability, speed and affordability – especially if you lock in for a multi-year plan.

You can also check out our guide to the best VPNs for streaming video – our ranking of all the best VPNs we’ve tested for watching films and TV.

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Get NordVPN here

Once you have chosen a VPN service, simply install it onto your device – most work on PC, Mac, iOS, Android, and more. Then take the following steps:

  • Tools required: NordVPN, Channel 4 website or app, smartphone or PC/laptop

1.

Sign up for NordVPN



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NordVPN selects the two-year plan by default, but you can also opt for one-year and one-month plans. Follow the steps to create a new account and sign up for a subscription

2.

Install NordVPN

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If you’re on PC, head to the NordVPN website, log in to your account and then download the PC app under the section labelled ‘Downloads’

If you’re on a smartphone or tablet, then just search for NordVPN in the app store

3.

Connect to a UK server on your chosen VPN

Screenshot of NordVPN on a UK server

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Many VPNs have numerous servers to choose from, so if one doesn’t work you can try another

5.

On the sign in page, select ‘I don’t have an account and I’d like to register’

Screenshot of sign in to All 4 on Channel 4 website

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If you already have a Channel 4 account, simply sign in with your usual details

6.

Choose an email address and password for your account

Channel 4 screenshot of sign-up page

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It is free to sign up for an account

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