{"id":11097,"date":"2022-02-11T12:44:03","date_gmt":"2022-02-11T11:44:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1582132"},"modified":"2022-02-11T13:09:10","modified_gmt":"2022-02-11T12:09:10","slug":"how-to-watch-bel-air-in-the-uk","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/how-to-watch-bel-air-in-the-uk\/","title":{"rendered":"How to watch Bel-Air in the UK"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By David Craig\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Friday, 11 February 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air was a staple of childhood and teen viewing for many in the UK, catapulting Will Smith to global superstardom with his lauded comedy performance.<\/p>\n

The strong legacy of the show is what compelled US broadcaster Peacock to get behind a reboot, although it may not take the form you expect.<\/p>\n

Rather than a standard revival, the likes of which have become commonplace over recent years, 2022\u2019s Bel-Air is a bold reimagining that puts a firmly dramatic spin on the premise of the original show.<\/p>\n

Newcomer Jabari Banks plays a fictionalised version of Will Smith, who is once again sent across the United States from West Philadelphia to Bel-Air after getting into trouble in his neighbourhood.<\/p>\n

However, this reimagining treats the situation far more seriously, incorporating societal issues of the day into its story and a subplot about a dangerous criminal out for revenge.<\/p>\n

Read on for everything you need to know about Bel-Air, including how to watch in the UK.<\/p>\n

How to watch Bel-Air in the UK<\/strong><\/h2>\n
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air was hugely popular here in the UK thanks to its teatime slot on BBC Two, so it\u2019s not surprising that this reboot had no trouble finding a broadcaster on our shores.<\/p>\n
Bel-Air (2022) will air via Peacock, which is available to Sky and NOW subscribers at no additional cost, from Monday 14th February 2022<\/strong>. You can sign up for Sky TV here<\/a>.<\/p>
Bel-Air cast<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Newcomer Jabari Banks leads the cast of Bel-Air, playing a fictionalised version of Will Smith, who makes the long journey from West Philadelphia to Bel-Air at the orders of his concerned mother.<\/p>\n
Adrian Holmes (The Boys<\/a>) and Cassandra Freeman (Luke Cage<\/a>) play his uncle Phil and aunt Viv respectively, who become his guardians upon his arrival in Los Angeles.<\/p>\n
Disney Channel star Coco Jones joins Akira Akbar (Captain Marvel<\/a>) and rising star Olly Sholotan as cousins Hilary, Ashley and Carlton, the last of whom became a firm fan favourite on the original series.<\/p>\n
Jimmy Akingbola (Kate & Koji<\/a>) will portray housekeeper to the Banks family Geoffrey, while Jordan L Jones (All Rise) and Simone Joy Jones (The Chair<\/a>) round out the rest of the main cast.<\/p>\n
How is Bel-Air connected to The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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