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- Watch Salisbury Poisonings for free on Channel 4 (UK only)
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- Episode 1 premieres Wednesday, April 29
Three-part documentary Salisbury Poisonings: The Untold Story uncovers the story of how a small UK Cathedral city fell victim to the first confirmed nerve agent attack on British soil since the Second World War. 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 UK pointed the finger at the GRU, Russia's military intelligence service, and over a 100 Russian intelligence officers were expelled from Western countries. Russia denies all such accusations.
Eight years on, this documentary promises 'unheard' testimonies from those involved. Scroll down for how to watch Salisbury Poisonings: The Untold Story online and from anywhere.
Can I watch Salisbury Poisonings: The Untold Story for free?
Viewers in the UK can stream Salisbury Poisonings: The Untold Story for FREE on Channel 4 starting Wednesday, April 29. 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 Salisbury Poisonings doc from abroad
For those away from home looking to watch 2026 Salisbury Poisonings doc, you’ll be unable to watch the show like you normally would due to annoying regional restrictions. Luckily, there’s an easy solution.
Downloading a VPN allows you to stream online, no matter where you are. It's a simple bit of software that changes your IP address, meaning that you can access on-demand content or live TV just as if you were at home (terms allowing).
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How to watch Salisbury Poisonings: The Untold Story online in the UK
Can I watch Salisbury Poisonings in the US, Canada and Australia?
There's currently no word on international streaming homes for Salisbury Poisonings: The Untold Story, 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 Salisbury Poisonings: The Untold Story release date?
Salisbury Poisonings: The Untold Story arrives in the UK on Wednesday, April 29 and continues weekly. Global release dates are TBC. The full episode schedule is as follows:
- Episode 1: Wednesday, April 29
- Episode 2: Wednesday, May 6
- Episode 3: Wednesday, May 13
What have the makers of this documentary said to the media?
“This series will unravel the enduring human impact of the attack and the hidden spy thriller that comes to a tragic, real-world conclusion” says Samantha Anstiss, Chief Creative Officer at production company Wonderhood Studios, “Through the eyes of front line and dogged investigative journalists, we’ll follow the harrowing revelations that put them on the front lines of uncovering this unprecedented attack. As these events unfolded, it became a defining moment for the West – a wake-up call to Putin’s blatant disregard for international order.”
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