
Tom Bedford
Tom is the streaming and ecommerce editor at What to Watch, covering streaming services in the US and UK. As the site's streaming expert he covers new additions, hidden gems, round-ups and big news for the biggest VOD platforms like Netflix, Apple TV Plus, Disney Plus, Prime Video and Tubi. He also handles the site's articles on how to watch various movies, TV shows, sports, live events and classic box sets, and coverage on hardware like TVs, soundbars and streaming sticks.
Before working at What to Watch, Tom spent several years as a writer and editor at TechRadar, and before that freelanced as a tech, entertainment and gaming writer. He grew up in Bristol, UK, and studied at the University of East Anglia as well as the University of Utah. He continues to review tech for TechRadar and several other sites under the Future PLC banner. Outside of work he's a writer and director of films and also enjoys running, climbing, cooking and traveling.
Latest articles by Tom Bedford

Is there a Sky TV free trial? What you need to know
By Tom Bedford last updated
There's no Sky TV free trial, but its bundling options are flexible and offer some great savings compared with purchasing individual subscriptions.

Frndly TV free trial: how to check out the TV streaming service for free
By Tom Bedford last updated
Save money on your first week

ESPN Plus deals in 2025: how to save money on the sports streaming service
By Tom Bedford last updated
Here's everything you need to know about ESPN Plus deals including whether there are trials, discounts or bundles.

Disney Plus deals in 2025: how to save money on Disney Plus
By Tom Bedford last updated
If you want to save money on Disney's primary movie and TV streaming service, here's what you need to know about any deals.

Best live TV streaming services: how to cut the cord with the best cable alternative for you
By Tom Bedford last updated
These are the best live TV streaming services, which let you watch cable channels over the internet.

I signed up to Apple TV Plus for this one series — and the streamer just surprised fans by announcing third season
By Tom Bedford published
Offering first look at the series

How to watch Destination X UK online or on TV from around the world
By Tom Bedford published
Here's how you can watch Destination X UK, ready for when it premieres on Wednesday, July 30

Gen V season 2: release date, trailer, plot, cast and everything we know about The Boys spin-off
By Tom Bedford published
The college spin-off continues

New on Netflix July 26-August 1: our expect picks the 5 must-watch shows and movies arriving this week
By Tom Bedford published
Here's what you're going to be watching this week

Surprised at Foundation season 3's surprise alliance? We spoke to its star and mastermind to find out more
By Tom Bedford published
An interview with Lou Llobell

How to get apps on a Roku player or streaming stick
By Tom Bedford published
You start with a few, here's how to get more

How to watch the 2025 Canadian Open tennis tournament online or on TV from around the world
By Tom Bedford published
Here's how you can watch the 2025 Canadian Open, which starts on Sunday, July 27.

Foundation season 3 episode 3 recap: a unexpected alliance and an illegal religion
By Tom Bedford published
Plots against The Mule start to take shape

How to watch The Assassin: stream the new series from the maker of The Tourist online
By Tom Bedford published
Here's how you can watch The Assassin, ready for when it streams on Friday, July 25.

Apple TV Plus free trials: how to check out Apple's streaming service for free
By Tom Bedford last updated
Here's how to try out Apple TV Plus for nothing, with our list of all the free trials available to you.

How to watch South Park season 27 online or on TV from around the world
By Tom Bedford published
Here's how you can watch South Park season 27, ready for when it releases on Wednesday, July 23.

How to watch Washington Black online or on TV from around the world
By Tom Bedford published
Here's how you can watch Washington Black, ready for when it releases on Wednesday, July 23.

8 years on, Netflix's best-ever documentary remains a high-water mark for streaming docuseries
By Tom Bedford published
Dark Tourist would be 8 years old now

How to watch Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3 online or on TV from around the world
By Tom Bedford last updated
Here's how you can watch Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3, ready for when it returns on Thursday, July 17.

How to set up a Roku streaming stick
By Tom Bedford published
Start streaming in no time

New on Netflix July 19-25: our TV expert picks the 6 new shows and movies to stream
By Tom Bedford published
Including the return of a classic 1990s movie

After that shocking twist, Foundation star Jared Harris admits even he's being kept in the dark about the show
By Tom Bedford published
'I've got a lot of questions about that'

Netflix confirms Top 10 movies and shows of the year, and I bet you've forgotten the #1 movie even came out
By Tom Bedford published
Netflix's top watches from the first half of 2025
The latest updates, reviews and unmissable series to watch and more!