Daniel and Alison meet as teenagers in Sheffield, South Yorkshire in 1989 and fall in love as teenagers he sends her a "Mix Tape", hence the name of this four part Irish-Australian drama which critics are calling a 'sweet, intense romance'.
Here's how to watch "Mix Tape" online from anywhere with a VPN — and potentially for free.
"Mix Tape" is already available on Binge in Australia. It arrives in the U.K. and U.S. later this year.
• Australia – Binge 7-day free trial
• U.S. — Date TBC
• U.K. — Summer 2025 on BBC iPlayer
• Watch anywhere — try NordVPN 100% risk free
And so it plays out, over four episodes, between Sheffield (where Daniel has remained as a music journalist) and Sydney (home to best-selling novelist) Alison. When social media provides the means to a reconnect, it becomes instantly apparent that something is still very much alive in the relationship.
Both are married to other people (and have children), however. Ah. While two people who are meant to be (or were they?) wrestle with the situation we get slick flashbacks and flash forwards and, of course, a brilliant soundtrack.
One quibble, please can we have some legislation to stop "Love will Tear Us Apart" being included in every other film or TV series? It just about escapes here given the title and crux of the show but it's ubiquity is killing its importance.
Read on to find out how to watch "Mix Tape" (2025) online, on TV and from anywhere.
How to watch 'Mix Tape' online in Australia (for free)
TV drama "Mix Tape" premiered on Binge in Australia on Thursday, June 12. It is still available to stream.
Abroad? Don't panic you can tune in back home on your usual domestic streaming platform by using a VPN such as NordVPN.
How to watch 'Mix Tape' from abroad
Thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network), "Mix Tape" should be available no matter where they are. The app allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you find yourself. Our favorite is NordVPN.
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 away from Australia and want to view Binge, you'd select Australia. from the list.
3. Sit back and watch the show. Head to Binge to watch "Mix Tape" online and on-demand now.
Can I watch 'Mix Tape' in the United States?
You can watch a 2021 film called "Mixtape" but not, as yet, this 2025 four-part Irish-Australian drama. There is no release date for the latter (and far superior) production. If that changes you'll read it here first.
However, if you are a Brit in the States for work or on vacation you will be able to catch the show by using a VPN such as NordVPN, choosing U.K. from the list and selecting BBC iPlayer.
Can you watch 'Mix Tape' online in the U.K.?
If you live in the U.K. then you can catch "Mix Tape" when it arrives on BBC Two this summer (2025). It will also be available to stream on BBC iPlayer. You'll find out the release date here first.
You don't have to miss it if you an Aussie exiled abroad because you can unblock Binge and watch all four parts now with a VPN. We recommend NordVPN.
Can I watch 'Mix Tape' online or on TV in Canada?
As with the U.S., "Mix Tape" has no release date in the Great White North as yet (and it's not the same "Mixtape" on Netflix).
However, if you are an Aussie in Canada for work or on vacation you can catch the show on your own domestic streaming platform by using a VPN such as NordVPN.
'Mix Tape' - Cast
- Teresa Palmer as Alison
- Jim Sturgess as Daniel
- Florence Hunt as Young Alison
- Rory Walton-Smith as Young Daniel
- Julia Savage as Stella
- Ben Lawson as Michael
- Mark O'Halloran as Bill
- Helen Behan as Marian
- Conor Sánchez as Young Peter
- Jonathan Harden as Martin
- Siobhan O'Kelly as Catherine
- Alexis Rodney as Duncan
- Sara Soulie as Katja
- Jacqueline McKenzie as Sheila
- Chika Ikogwe as Cass
'Mix Tape' - Episodes
Episode 01: In Sheffield in 1989, teenagers Daniel and Alison meet at a house party and bond over their shared love for music. The relationship they forge that night follows them forever.
Episode 02: Daniel and Alison's relationship deepens through mixtapes, but Alison hides a secret. Years later, Daniel revisits her, wondering if she's still the same woman.
Episode 03: In 1989, Alison's home life goes from bad to worse as she takes on caring for Peter. In 2015, Daniel struggles with Alison's revelations of what occurred during their relationship twenty years ago.
Episode 04: In 1989, Daniel is left reeling and heartbroken due to Alison's sudden disappearance. In 2015, a surprise betrayal takes Daniel by surprise, but he has to fight for what he loves.
'Mix Tape' - FAQ
Is "Mix Tape" based on a book?
It is. The acclaimed novel of the same name was written by Jane Sanderson and published in 2020. You can buy Mix Tape on Amazon (Kindle, audio book, hardcover and paperback).
What else can I watch on BBC iPlayer?
Lots – including Wimbledon, "The Settlers", "Strike: Ink Black Heart", "Gavin & Stacey Christmas Special", "Call The Midwife", "Doctor Who: Joy to the World", "Strictly Come Dancing", "Outnumbered" and plenty more.
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