How to watch ‘The Famous Five: Big Trouble on Billycock Hill’ online from anywhere

From left to right: Dick, Julian, Timmy, George and Anne - aka The Famous Five - sit in a cinema bathed in the glow of a movie projector, in a promo image for The Famous Five: Big Trouble on Billycock Hill".

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Back on your bikes! “The Famous Five: Trouble on Billycock Hill” is the latest feature-length adventure from the BBC, whose reimagining of Enid Blyton’s children’s books continues to be a hit. Now, as World War II closes in, The Five must help an amnesiac RAF pilot evade dastardly foes seeking state secrets.

Read on below where we explain how to watch “The Famous Five: Trouble on Billycock Hill” online and from anywhere with a VPN.

'Big Trouble on Billycock Hill': free live stream, TV channel

"The Famous Five: Big Trouble on Billycock Hill" will air via CBBC on Sunday, December 7. It's available to watch now on BBC iPlayer.
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The latest iteration of “The Famous Five” was helmed by Nicholas Winding Refn in 2023. The Drive director might not have been the first person we’d peg for a show about derring-do in England’s picturesque South West. He’s better known for his violent and stylish movies. Yet the recent series effortlessly captures the spirit of Blyton’s novels: delivering family-friendly adventures as wholesome as fresh bread and jam. When “The Curse of Kirrin Island” debuted in 2023, it quickly became CBBC’s top-rated episode.

Now The Five – George (Diaana Babnicova), Julian (Elliott Rose), Dick (Kit Rakusen), Anne (Flora Jacoby Richardson), and dog Timmy, of course – are back this December. And, despite the war, they demonstrate their bravery and compassion once more when an RAF pilot crashes near Kirrin Cottage, who’s being hunted by a German spy (Gemma Whelan, “Game of Thrones”) looking to silence him and steal vital military secrets.

Ready for another fun, thrilling adventure? Our guide will let you watch “The Famous Five: Big Trouble on Billycock Hill” online and from anywhere 100% free when you download a VPN.

Watch ‘The Famous Five: Big Trouble on Billycock Hill’ online free in the U.K.

U.K. viewers can watch "The Famous Five: Big Trouble on Billycock Hill" on CBBC at 5.35 p.m. GMT on Sunday, December 7. It is currently available to watch on BBC iPlayer now, too.

And you don't have to miss out if you're a Brit currently abroad, because you can simply unblock BBC iPlayer with a VPN. We'll show you how to do that below...

How to watch 'The Famous Five: Big Trouble on Billycock Hill' abroad

Thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network), "The Famous Five: Big Trouble on Billycock Hill" can be available to Brits even if you're outside of the country. The software allows your devices to appear to be back home 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 the U.K. and want to view a U.K. service, you'd select U.K. from the list.

3. Sit back and watch the show. Head to BBC iPlayer to watch "The Famous Five" online and on-demand.

How to watch ‘The Famous Five: Big Trouble on Billycock Hill’ around the world

Can I watch ‘The Famous Five: Big Trouble on Billycock Hill’ in the U.S.?

U.S. fans of our daring young adventurers may have to wait some months to watch the latest "The Famous Five" outing. The first series was uploaded in its entirety to Hulu in May 2024. However, last December's "Mystery at the Prospect Hotel" still hasn't premiered on the streamer, while there's no release date for "Big Trouble on Billycock Hill". We'll keep you updated with the latest news here as we get it.

A U.K. viewer in North America? Grab a VPN and access home services like BBC iPlayer no matter what country you're in.

Can I watch ‘The Famous Five: Big Trouble on Billycock Hill’ in Canada?

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Unfortunately, neither season 1 or 2 of "The Famous Five" have been licensed to broadcast in Canada, so you'll be unable to view season 2's latest feature-length film while away from home.

However, if you're a Brit in the Great White North for work or pleasure over the holidays, you can catch the show on your own domestic streaming platform by using a VPN such as NordVPN.

How to watch ‘The Famous Five: Big Trouble on Billycock Hill online in Australia

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Good news, mystery fans Down Under! "The Famous Five: Big Trouble on Billycock Hill" is available to stream now with a subscription to Stan. The episode was uploaded on December 1, and you can stream every episode of the rebooted series on the platform after sign up.

NB: If you're an Aussie leaving the continent, considering purchasing Nord VPN. It’ll allow you to access your streaming subscription no matter your current location.

Can I watch ‘The Famous Five: Big Trouble on Billycock Hill’ in New Zealand?

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While the first three episodes of "The Famous Five" are available on New Zealand's ThreeNow platform (simply create an account and stream for free), there's no indication yet when both season 2 episodes - including "Big Trouble on Billycock Hill" - will arrive to stream. It's possible they'll be added following the U.K. broadcast of season 2's second and final installment.

Remember, if you are a Brit currently in the land of the kiwi for work or vacation you can catch the show on BBC iPlayer by using a VPN such as NordVPN.

‘The Famous Five: Big Trouble on Billycock Hill’ cast

Diaana Babnicova as George
Elliott Rose as Julian
Kit Rakusen as Dick
Flora Jacoby Richardson as Anne
James Lance as Quentin
Ann Akinjirin as Fanny
Kip as Timmy the Dog
Gemma Whelan as Gertrude Drachmann
Nicolas Winding Refn
Brian Bovell as Jeremiah
Tom Byrne as Sidney Hamilton

What else can I watch on BBC iPlayer?

Lots – including "Riot Women", "Mr Nobody Against Putin", "Daddy Issues", "Tár", "Doctor Who: Joy to the World", "Strictly Come Dancing", "Outnumbered" and plenty more.

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Daniel Pateman has been a freelance writer since 2018. He currently works across a range of brands including TechRadar, T3, GamesRadar, What Hi-Fi? and CinemaBlend, where he regularly pens How To Watch articles about where our readers can stream the latest new movies and TV shows, as well as producing detailed guides on the best streaming services, from Disney Plus to Netflix. He received a first-class degree in Humanities and Media in 2013 from Birkbeck University and later an MA in Contemporary Literature and Culture. In addition to his work for Future's websites, Daniel writes across the broad spectrum of arts topics – including photography, sculpture, painting, film – and has been published in The Brooklyn Rail and Eyeline magazine, among others.

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