Channel 4 now has one brand for its TV and digital platforms. Previously, the on-demand site was known as All 4. Here, you can stream TV shows and movies that air on the main TV channel, as well as on E4, More4, Film4 and 4Music.
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 The Great Celebrity Bake Off.
Luckily, there are ways around it – so here’s how to watch Channel 4 from outside the UK.
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 to where you actually are.
There are loads of VPNs out there, though our top recommendation is NordVPN for its reliability, speed and affordability. In fact, you can currently get 62% off NordVPN’s usual monthly price.
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.
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:
- Connect to a UK sever on your chosen VPN
- Sign up for an account (it’s free, but requires your email)
- Search for whichever show you wish to watch
Just remember that to watch Channel 4 you’ll need to turn off any ad-blockers (including any optional ad-blocking in your VPN). If you still can’t connect, try a different UK server – content providers try to block VPN traffic, so you might need to try a few different connections to find one that works.
And on that note, using such workarounds is against Channel 4’s terms and conditions, and there is a small risk that your account could be blocked.