British TV icon Graham Norton can usually be found on his famous chair hosting an array of A-list stars for his long-running chat show. Now, he’s pushing everyday people to their limits with a new game show that pits neighbors against one another in intense challenges for a huge prize.
Here’s how to watch “The Neighbourhood” from anywhere with a VPN — and potentially for free.
‘The Neighbourhood’: live streams, TV channel, date
“The Neighbourhood” premieres in the U.K. on ITV1 on Friday, April 24 at 9:00 p.m. BST. It will also be available to stream on ITVX.
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The old saying “Love thy neighbor” will be thrown out of the window when Norton brings together an eclectic mix of contestants to live on the same street and compete against one another across 11 episodes in this reality TV show. Winning challenges is important, but so too is avoiding being voted off the show. With £250,000 on offer, everyone will be treading that delicate balance very carefully.
Think “Big Brother” meets “The Traitors” and you’re on the right lines with what to expect from “The Neighbourhood”. There’ll be no celebrity egos here, and there’s no denying there’s something really intriguing about seeing normal people being thrust into competitive environments like this.
Read on to find out how to watch “The Neighbourhood” online and from anywhere.
How to watch ‘The Neighbourhood’ for FREE
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Watch ‘The Neighbourhood’ from anywhere
If you get yourself a good VPN (Virtual Private Network), you’ll be able to watch “The Neighbourhood” no matter where they are. The software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you find yourself. Our favorite is NordVPN – and you can find out why in our NordVPN review.
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we’ve said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you’re in the U.S. and want to view a British service, you’d select U.K. from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Head to ITVX and stream “The Neighbourhood” for FREE
Watch ‘The Neighbourhood’ around the worldCan I watch ‘The Neighbourhood’ in the U.S.?
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Unfortunately, “The Neighbourhood” will not be airing on any channel or streaming service in the United States. If that changes you’ll hear about it here first so check back for details.
However, Brits traveling in the U.S. who want to use their usual domestic streaming platform could look in to using a VPN to stream for free as they would back home. We recommend NordVPN.
Can I watch ‘The Neighbourhood’ in Canada?
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As with the U.S., “The Neighbourhood” has no broadcast slot in Canada at the time of writing.
If you’re a Brit living abroad in Canada, signing up to NordVPN will help you access your preferred streaming service at home when you’re overseas.
Can I watch ‘The Neighbourhood’ in Australia?
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“The Neighbourhood” is primarily a British game show, so there’s no broadcast slot in Australia right now.
If you’re traveling Down Under and geo-blocking won’t let you connect to the streaming platforms you use back home, purchasing a VPN will allow you to watch “The Neighbourhood” online wherever you are. We recommend NordVPN.
“The Neighbourhood” — Release schedule
Episode 1: Friday, April 24 – 9:00 p.m. BSTEpisode 2: Saturday, April 25 – 9:00 p.m. BSTEpisode 3: Sunday, April 26 – 9:00 p.m. BSTEpisode 4: Thursday, April 30 – 9:00 p.m. BST
“The Neighbourhood” is expected to have a weekly Thursday night slot on ITV from there onwards until its finale. There are 11 episodes in total.
“The Neighbourhood” – FAQ
Is “The Neighbourhood” a live reality TV show?
No, “The Neighbourhood” was filmed last summer across a three-week period. What you see on-screen will be condensed and edited, and there will be no live participation from viewers at home. Instead, it will be down to contestants to vote one another off the show.
Will there be a second season of “The Neighbourhood”?
There is no official plan for a second season of “The Neighbours” right now, but ITV bosses are optimistic there will be more to come in the future.
Ed Daggett, development executive at Lifted Entertainment (the studio behind the show), hopes for “The Neighbourhood” to rival “The Traitors” eventually.
He said: “‘The Traitors’ has been absolutely phenomenal in terms of the way it’s attracted reality fans and people who may not normally come to reality shows. Of course, we would want to come close to that sort of success.
“If series one goes well, we will definitely see the show happening with celebrity families – that’s the dream. I would love the Dyers.”
What has Graham Norton said about “The Neighbours”?
Speaking about the show ahead of release, Norton said: “Like everyone, I’m always intrigued by what goes on behind closed doors. Add to that some dastardly challenges and a life changing prize and I’m hooked.”
On the unique appeal of this show, he added: “We can all relate because unless you’re very, very rich you probably have neighbours! We all — even if you don’t necessarily want to — you get drawn into those everyday dramas… What the show does is really amp those moments up, and dramatizes them even more.
“There’s the gameplay but because they’re there all the time there’s the reality that these people really are living next door to each other and watching each other like hawks and like any good neighborhood, you want your way but you want to keep everyone sweet and that’s the skill!”
What else can you watch on ITVX?
There are so many great TV boxsets available on ITVX, like “Gone“, “The Affair“, “Downton Abbey“, and “I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here!“
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