How to watch Gogglebox Series 17 online from anywhere

Gogglebox Channel 4 Show
Gogglebox Channel 4 Show (Image credit: Channel 4)

The latest round of the Channel 4 show Gogglebox is back on Friday, February 26 at 9:00 PM BST, as announced by the network on Twitter. The video promo for the show hinted at which families would be returning this season, including Mary and Giles, the Malones, and the Siddiquis. Lee and Jenny also confirmed on Twitter that they would be back on our screens soon.

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For any American not well acquainted with the British reality TV series, here's a quick primer. Gogglebox takes a look at what armchair critics think of the biggest and latest programmes. In other words, the show watches families, couples, and friends watch television. That's it. While it might sound a bit stale or strange, there is a tremendous amount of laughter it's able to produce as people discuss all types of things during these shows. The best way to understand the genius that is Gogglebox, or relive some great moments, is to get lost in clips on YouTube.

How to watch Gogglebox: when are where

Series 17 of Gogglebox premieres exclusively on Channel 4 in the UK on Friday, February 26, 2021. Local viewers in the UK can tune in at 9:00 PM GMT. New episodes will air weekly for series 17 after the premiere date.

Watch Gogglebox from anywhere online

For anyone outside the UK, watching Gogglebox presents a hard task. Luckily, there's a simple solution that can help you watch all the vibrant personalities picking apart the latest shows.

That's where one of the best VPNs (Virtual Private Network) can really come in handy. They allow you to virtually change the IP address of your laptop, tablet or mobile to one that's back in your home country which will let you watch as if you were back there.

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How to watch Gogglebox in the UK

The show is exclusive to UK viewers which is why those outside the country may be less familiar with it. Watching Gogglebox in the UK can be done live, tuning into Channel 4 either over the air or online. You can register for free at Channel4.com and watch on your TV or wide range of mobile devices.

How to stream Gogglebox in the U.S.

Gogglebox might not be well known in the U.S., but that doesn't mean Americans don't find the people hilarious, too. Unlike other shows that originated in the UK, Gogglebox isn't one that has migrated west, at least yet. Until Netflix or some other streaming service picks up the show the best bet for those in the U.S. is to use a VPN service and watch using Channel 4's website. There are plenty of older episodes and clip compilations available for U.S. viewers on YouTube if you want to get a feel of the show before diving into series 17.

Tyler Hayes