How to watch Falling online for free – stream Jack Thorne's romantic drama from anywhere
Keeley Hawes stars in Adolescence writer's story of forbidden love
- Watch Falling for free on Channel 4 (UK only)
- Use NordVPN to watch Channel 4 when abroad
- Boxset lands Tuesday, May 19
After co-writing last year’s smash hit drama Adolescence, Jack Thorne pens Falling, a contemporary romantic drama following two members of the church who find themselves, well, falling for each other. It's free to watch in the UK (with a TV licence) – but what if you're abroad? Good news: we have the solution below.
The show stars Keeley Hawes as Anna, a nun whose head is turned by Paapa Essiedu’s David, a Catholic priest. With the duo deeply committed to their work and their community, both Anna and David are forced to wrestle with what this forbidden love means for their vows, their faith and their relationship with God.
Their chance encounter sees Anna move outside the convent walls for the first time in her adult life, while David battles to instigate change in his long under-supported community.
Hawes and Essiedu are powerhouse talents to lead what is sure to be an emotional ride, with the cast also featuring Jason Watkins, Niamh Cusack, Adrian Scarborough and Susan Brown.
Thorne has proven to be a master of his craft, and Falling promises an intriguing change of pace for the writer. Scroll down for how to watch Falling online and from anywhere.
Can I watch Falling for free?
Viewers in the UK can stream Falling for FREE on Channel 4 starting Tuesday, May 19. You'll need a valid TV licence, of course.
Traveling outside the UK? Use a VPN (try risk-free) to access your usual streaming services from abroad. See below.
How to watch Falling from abroad
For those away from home looking to watch Falling, you’ll be unable to watch the show like you normally would due to annoying regional restrictions. Luckily, there’s an easy solution.
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How to watch Falling online in the UK
Brits can watch Falling for FREE on the Channel 4 streaming service, with the six episode boxset landing on Tuesday, May 19.
For those that prefer to watch on linear TV, the show will premiere on the channel the same day at 9pm BST, with new episodes arriving at the same time every Tuesday and Wednesday.
Away from the UK right now? Just use a VPN to alter your IP address so you can stream your favorite TV shows and films online just like you would at home. More details above.
Can I watch Falling in the US, Canada and Australia?
There's currently no word on international streaming homes for Falling, including in the US, Canada and Australia.
We'll be sure to update you when we know more.
Brit abroad? Any UK resident travelling internationally who wants to watch their usual streaming service from abroad can do so by using a VPN.
When is the Falling release date?
All siz episodes of Falling arrive in the UK on Tuesday, May 19. Global release dates are TBC.
Falling trailer
Falling cast
- Keeley Hawes as Anna
- Paapa Essiedu as David
- David Dawson as Phil
- Rakie Ayola
- Jason Watkins
- Niamh Cusack
- Adrian Scarborough
- Susan Brown
- Sandra Voe
- Holly Rhys
- Shayde Sinclair
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Tom is a freelance writer, predominantly focusing on film and TV. A graduate of Film Studies at University of South Wales, if he's not diving in to the Collector's Edition Blu Ray of an obscure 80s horror, you'll find him getting lost with his dog or mucking about in the water with his board.
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