The Traitors UK, a game show based on lies and deceit, has amassed a huge following – and the new Celebrity edition grew the legion of fans even more after being syndicated across the pond.
Tonight, the main competition returns. While we expect The Traitors UK season 4 to be available to stream on Peacock in America eventually, it may not happen until after all the episodes have aired in the UK – that was the case for The Celebrity Traitors.
If you’re in the US and can’t wait until then, or you’re based in another country abroad with no way to watch The Traitors UK, then we’ve got you covered.
When does The Traitors season 4 UK air?
The first episode of The Traitors season 4 kicks off tonight, Thursday 1 January 2026/New Year’s Day at 8pm GMT. The next two episodes will follow on Friday and Saturday, before rolling out on these days each week throughout January.
UK-based viewers can catch it on BBC One or stream on BBC iPlayer.
How to watch The Traitors UK from the US and abroad
As mentioned above, The Traitors season 4 UK is available online on BBC iPlayer. On the platform, you can find many productions created by the BBC that are available to everyone who lives in the United Kingdom. However, the matter is somewhat more complicated if you’re on holiday or abroad when the series airs.
To get access to the BBC streaming service, you need a proper VPN app. VPN stands for virtual private network – a service that helps you hide your location and access foreign websites. You will find dozens of VPNs. However, not all will unblock the BBC iPlayer. The most reliable option is NordVPN, an affordable and easy-to-use app.
Below, you will find our guide on how to use iPlayer via this VPN app.
Sign up for NordVPN
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You can sign up here. By default, the Complete plan is selected, but if you only need the VPN, click on Get Standard. At the top, choose between a two-year, one-year and one-month plan.
Follow the prompts to create your account and pay.
Install the NordVPN app
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If you’re using a phone or tablet, just head to its app store and search for NordVPN, then install it.
If you’re on Windows, then log into your NordVPN account in a web browser, go to the Downloads section and click Download app next to Get NordVPN for Windows. Run the downloaded file to install it.
Launch NordVPN
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Launch the app, and sign in using the email address and password you entered when creating an account with NordVPN. On Windows you should see a screen like this, but other apps are very similar.
Either use the list of locations (the word icon at the top left) or scroll the map to the UK and tap on Connect to London. If prompted, allow NordVPN to set up a VPN connection. You might have to enter your Windows password or, on a mobile device, your passcode.
Wait until the VPN is connected
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You should see a message to tell you the VPN is connected. You can see this with the green CONNECTED and a padlock above United Kingdom.
Open iPlayer
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Open the BBC iPlayer app or, on Windows, head to the iPlayer website.
Sign in with your BBC account (create one if you haven’t got one) and then find something to watch. It should play just fine as the VPN makes it appear that you’re in the UK.
If you’re a British resident with a paid-up licence fee, simply sign in to your BBC account and use a VPN service as described above. You’re still breaking the Ts and Cs by watching via a VPN, just like anyone abroad who signs up with a fake UK address.