How to watch ‘Grayson Perry Has Seen The Future' online — FREE stream details for AI docuseries

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Artificial intelligence is absolutely everywhere nowadays, and artist Grayson Perry is determined to get to the bottom of what makes this technological industry tick by going to the heart of the matter in Silicon Valley.

Here, we'll show you how to watch the new docuseries "Grayson Perry Has Seen The Future" from anywhere with a VPN — and for FREE!

"Grayson Perry Has Seen The Future" free streaming details, release date

The first episode of "Grayson Perry Has Seen The Future" premiered on Channel 4 in the U.K. on Wednesday, April 15 and the second, conclusive episode airs on Wednesday, April 22.
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Sir Grayson Perry is better known for his ceramic vases, stunning tapestries, and incisive social commentary, but he's now turned his hand to dissecting the pros and cons of AI in our modern world.

This two-part docuseries sees Perry travel to Silicon Valley to investigate how robotics and AI are being used and will continue to be used to shape our society. The first episode saw Perry speak to both sides of the argument on AI, from tech bros to sceptics, as well as conversing with an innovative chatbot.

There's one more episode to come, with 45 minutes more of Perry exploring the technology that will change our world forever — and that already has, in many ways. You don't need any prompts here, just read on and we'll tell you how to watch "Grayson Perry Has Seen the Future" online and for free, wherever you are.

Watch "Grayson Perry Has Seen The Future" for FREE

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You can watch both episodes of "Grayson Perry Has Seen The Future" on the free-to-air Channel 4 in the U.K. together with its FREE Channel 4 on-demand service.

Episode 1 is already available, while Episode 2 will go out at 9 p.m. BST on Wednesday, April 22.

Outside the U.K.? Channel 4 will be blocked. But don't worry, you can still watch “Grayson Perry Has Seen The Future" when you download a VPN and change your location back to the U.K.

Watch "Grayson Perry Has Seen The Future" from anywhere

If you're away from home at the moment — whether it be the Australia, Canada, or the U.S. — and find yourself blocked from watching "Grayson Perry Has Seen The Future" on your usual subscription, we can help.

You will still be able to watch the show thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software can make your devices appear to be back in your home country regardless of where you are, making it ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN — we explain why in our NordVPN review.

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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 in the U.S. and want to view a U.K. service, you'd select United Kingdom from the server list.

3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Head to Channel 4 and stream "Grayson Perry Has Seen The Future".

"Grayson Perry Has Seen The World" - Episode guide

  • Episode 01 (15/04/26): Grayson's mind-warping journey into the future starts as he meets idealists and sceptics, a crop of tech bros, and an increasingly chummy chatbot. But what does he make of it all?
  • Episode 02 (22/04/26): Grayson meets the co-founder of the popular AI app Anthrophic and a scientist working on empathetic robots. He also creates a new artwork inspired by his tech adventure.

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Jakob Barnes
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Jakob has over 11 years of experience in journalism across sports, entertainment, tech, and politics. Now a freelance writer, he works with Future across a range of different brands including Golf Monthly, FourFourTwo, Tom's Guide and more.

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