{"id":21151,"date":"2022-08-31T16:06:17","date_gmt":"2022-08-31T14:06:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1700300"},"modified":"2022-08-31T16:36:12","modified_gmt":"2022-08-31T14:36:12","slug":"how-to-watch-the-handmaids-tale-in-the-uk","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/how-to-watch-the-handmaids-tale-in-the-uk\/","title":{"rendered":"How to watch The Handmaid\u2019s Tale in the UK"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By James Hibbs\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Wednesday, 31 August 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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The Handmaid\u2019s Tale is about to start airing its fifth season in the US, and after the shocking cliffhanger at the end of the fourth season, it really can\u2019t come too soon.<\/p>\n

The dystopian drama ended its most recent run with the killing of Joseph Fiennes\u2019s Commander Fred Waterford, setting his wife Serena (Yvonne Strahovski)\u00a0on a collision course with Elisabeth Moss\u2019s June in the new season.<\/p>\n

Exactly how it plays out remains to be seen, but for those not in the US, how can viewers on the other side of the pond here in the UK watch the series?<\/p>\n

Read on for everything you need to know about how to watch The Handmaid\u2019s Tale<\/a> in the UK.<\/p>\n

How to watch The Handmaid\u2019s Tale season 5 in the UK<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Elisabeth Moss in The Handmaid\u2019s Tale.<\/span><\/figcaption> Hulu<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The Handmaid\u2019s Tale airs on Channel 4 in the UK, so that will be where you can watch the new episodes.<\/p>\n

However, despite season 5\u2019s release date in the US being just around the corner on 14th September 2022, there is currently no release date set for the episodes to air here in the UK.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re sure it will only be a matter of time until a date is confirmed, and based on season 4\u2019s schedule, it could be within the next couple of months.<\/p>\n

Season 4 started airing in America on 28th April 2021, with a Channel 4 broadcast following from 20th June 2021. Based on this two month delay, we\u2019d expect season 5 to start airing in November \u2013 however, with that not yet confirmed, we\u2019ll keep this page updated as and when more concrete news comes through.<\/p>\n

How to watch previous seasons of the Handmaid\u2019s Tale in the UK<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Elisabeth Moss in The Handmaid\u2019s Tale.<\/span><\/figcaption> Channel 4<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

While new episodes of The Handmaid\u2019s Tale air on Channel 4, seasons 1-4 are currently available to stream on Amazon Prime Video<\/a>, available to all Prime members.<\/p>\n

This means you can visit that platform to make sure you\u2019re fully caught up before the new season starts.<\/p>\n

Where does The Handmaid\u2019s Tale air in the US?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Max Minghella as Nick in The Handmaid\u2019s Tale.<\/span><\/figcaption> Sophie Giraud\/Hulu<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

In the US, the series airs on Hulu, a platform which isn\u2019t available currently in the UK. Instead, a lot of Hulu original shows land on Disney Plus<\/a>\u00a0here, with Disney having a majority stake in Hulu.<\/p>\n

The Handmaid\u2019s Tale is currently one of the exceptions to this rule due to the show\u2019s deal with Channel 4. Whether this will continue beyond season 5<\/a>\u00a0remains to be seen.<\/p>

What is The Handmaid\u2019s Tale season 5 about?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Yvonne Strahovski in The Handmaid\u2019s Tale.<\/span><\/figcaption> Hulu<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The official trailer for The Handmaid\u2019s Tale season 5 states: \u201cJune faces consequences for killing Commander Waterford while struggling to redefine her identity and purpose. The widowed Serena attempts to raise her profile in Toronto as Gilead\u2019s influence creeps into Canada.<\/p>\n

\u201cCommander Lawrence works with Aunt Lydia as he tries to reform Gilead and rise in power. June, Luke and Moira fight Gilead from a distance as they continue their mission to save and reunite with Hannah.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Handmaid\u2019s Tale season 5 trailer<\/strong><\/h2>\n

You can watch the trailer for The Handmaid\u2019s Tale season 5 right here, now.<\/p>\n