How to watch Line of Duty series six online anywhere in the world - you need to see it!

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Here's how to watch the new series of Line of Duty online wherever you are in the world... over 15 million viewers caught the finale so it's worth watching! It's without doubt the most talked about show of the year. **Warning some mild spoilers for season six below**

Line of Duty series six has been the must see show of 2021. So if you've not caught it yet here's how to watch Line of Duty series six online anywhere in the world.

The whole series has now been broadcast on BBC1, but all the episodes are still available to watch, plus the older series.

The new season of Line of Duty sees Ted Hastings (Adrian Dunbar) and (newly promoted) DI Steve Arnott (Martin Compston) back for a new case, and this time they're joined by AC-12 newcomer DC Chloe Bishop (Shalom Brune-Franklin).

One surprise that the new series has brought is that DI Kate Fleming (Vicky McClure) is now no longer part of AC-12 but instead working alongside new pivotal character DCI Joanne Davidson, played by Kelly Macdonald.

DCI Davidson is the senior officer on Operation Lighthouse, which is looking to solve the murder of journalist Gail Vella. But DCI Davidson is now the focus of AC-12's investigations... what does she have to hide?

There is, of course, still the big question that everyone wants answered - who is H?

We now know - or think we know - that H is in fact four corrupt officers and not just one person. But while Ted and his team have worked out the identity of 3 members of the group, who is the fourth?

How to watch Line of Duty series six for free online in the UK

You can watch Line of Duty season 6 for free on BBC iPlayer. All 7 episodes are there to stream right now!

Seasons one to five are also available to watch for free on iPlayer if you want to catch up.

How to watch Line of Duty series six online from abroad 

There is a handy way to watch your favourite TV shows from wherever you are in the world, and it is called VPN.

This lets you get around the usual digital barriers by changing your IP address, meaning you can watch your favourite TV shows even if you’re away from home.

But which VPN will suit your needs best?

Our favourite is ExpressVPN, which lets you change your IP address on whichever device you want to watch your new favourite TV show on.

From laptops to a Smart TV, Amazon Fire Stick and games consoles to a mobile phone, you can change the address to make your device think it is in a different location.

ExpressVPN is one of the best out there. Not only because it is straightforward and easy to use, but it also has great security and, best of all, it comes with a 30-day money back guarantee.

This is the number one rated VPN in the world right now and as well as trying it out for free for a month, you can sign up for an annual plan and get 3 months absolutely free.

How to watch Line of Duty series six in the US

The first episode of Line of Duty will premiere exclusively on BritBox on May 18, 2021.

Claire Crick
Assistant Managing Editor at What To Watch

Claire is Assistant Managing Editor at What To Watch and has been a journalist for over 15 years, writing about everything from soaps and TV to beauty, entertainment, and even the Royal Family. After starting her career at a soap magazine, she ended up staying for 13 years, and over that time she’s pulled pints in the Rovers Return, sung karaoke in the Emmerdale village hall, taken a stroll around Albert Square, and visited Summer Bay Surf Club in sunny Australia. 

After learning some tricks of the trade at websites Digital Spy, Entertainment Daily, and Woman & Home, Claire landed a role at What’s On TV and whattowatch.com writing about all things TV and film, with a particular love for Aussie soaps, Strictly Come Dancing and Bake Off

She’s interviewed everyone from June Brown — AKA Dot Cotton — to Michelle Keegan, swapped cooking tips with baking legend Mary Berry backstage at the NTAs, and danced the night away with soap stars at countless awards bashes. There’s not a lot she doesn’t know about soaps and TV and can be very handy when a soapy question comes up in a pub quiz! 

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