Rylan Clark returns to his roots in "Witches of Essex", a gripping three-part docuseries that peels back the centuries to reveal the horror of British women tried for alleged witchcraft in the 16th and 17th century. Bring forth ye olde ducking stool!
Here's how to watch "Witches of Essex" online from anywhere with a VPN – and potentially for FREE
"Witches of Essex" premieres on Tuesday, October 14 2025 in the U.K..
• U.K. — Sky History / Amazon Prime 7-day FREE trial
• U.S. — TBC
• Watch anywhere — try NordVPN risk-free
Rylan (erstwhile host of Dating Naked U.K) teams up with uppercrust anthropologist Professor Alice Roberts to investigate one of the darkest and most harrowing chapters in British history – the murder of hundreds of women accused of witchcraft.
Each of the three episode centres on a specific witch trial, with Rylan and Alice opening a cold case into the stories behind some of the women accused of witchcraft, many of whom were found guilty and sentenced to death by hanging.
Critics have praised the series’ tone and sensitivity: The Guardian calls it “unfailingly moving,” observing that the show “blends investigative crime-show aesthetics with historical reenactments and expert analysis”.
Love dark history? Here's how to watch "Witches of Essex" online with all the streaming details you need below.
How to watch 'Witches of Essex' online in the U.K.
"Witches of Essex" premieres at 9 p.m. BST (4 p.m. ET) on Sky History in the U.K. on October 14, 2025.
Watch free: Rylan's 'witch-hunting' doc will also be available to stream on History via Amazon Prime with a 7-day FREE trial.
Sky subscribers can also to watch via the Sky Go app, which is available on smartphones, computers, games consoles and a host of TV streaming devices.
Not a Sky subscriber? Plans currently start from £31/month.
Alternatively, Sky History content is also available to watch with a flexible Now Entertainment plan. Prices usually start from £9.99/month but you can save 50% with a 12 month plan.
All episodes of "Witches of Essex" will be available to watch on October 14.
Watch 'Witches of Essex' from anywhere in the world
If you're traveling overseas and "Witches of Essex" season 1 isn't airing where you're currently located, that doesn't mean you have to miss the show while you're away from home. With the right VPN (virtual private network), you can stream the show from wherever you are.
We've evaluated many options, and the best VPN you can get right now is NordVPN. You can try it risk-free for 30 days.
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're visiting the U.S. and want to view a U.K. service, you'd select a U.K. server from the location list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Head to your streaming service app and watch Rylan's "Witches of Essex" from wherever you are in the world.
Watch 'Witches of Essex' around the world
Can you watch 'Witches of Essex' in the U.S.?
"Witches of Essex" gets its U.K. premiere on Oct. 14 but there's no news on when it will be available in the States. We'll update you as soon as we hear more.
If you're visiting the U.S. from the U.K. you can use NordVPN to watch "Witches of Essex" on your usual British streaming service. More on that below.
Can I watch 'Witches of Essex' online in Canada?
You can't watch "Witches of Essex" in Canada yet, with no word on a release date.
Remember: U.K. viewers traveling abroad can watch from anywhere with NordVPN (save up to 77% on the excellent 2-year plan today).
'Witches of Essex' FAQ
Can I watch 'Witches of Essex' in Australia?
Google's A.I. summary claims that Aussies can catch "Witches of Essex" on Paramount Plus, but we see zero evidence to support that. It's likely that A.I. has confused Rylan's witch-hunting docuseries with his rather fruitier turn on Dating Naked U.K. season 2, which is available on Paramount Plus.
Remember: U.K. viewers traveling abroad can watch from anywhere with NordVPN (save up to 77% on the 2-year plan with our special offer).
Where was 'Witches of Essex' filmed?
It was shot on location in Chelmsford, Essex, while interior scenes were filmed at Shakespeare's Globe theater in London.
Who is Rylan Clark?
Ross Richard Clark (born October 25, 1988), better known as Rylan Clark or simply “Rylan,” is an English broadcaster and television personality. He first came to prominence in 2012 when he finished fifth in The X Factor UK. A year later, in 2013, he won Celebrity Big Brother U.K. and is the celebrity face of British online car retailer Cinch, frequently appearing in Cinch adverts (watch on YouTube).
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