The cloaks are back, the round table is set, and Claudia Winkleman is ready to welcome a fresh batch of Faithfuls and Traitors to the Scottish Highlands. The Traitors U.K. returns for series 4 on New Year’s Day, with three nights of episodes to kick off the run and companion show "The Traitors: Uncloaked" immediately after the premiere.
Here’s how to watch The Traitors series 4 from anywhere with a VPN — including free options in the U.K. and the best way to stream abroad.
"The Traitors" series 4 premieres Thursday, January 1, 2026, with the first three episodes airing on consecutive nights.
- U.K. day and time: Thu, Jan 1 at 8 p.m. GMT
- WATCH FREE — BBC iPlayer (U.K.)
- U.S. — Peacock (expected after the U.K. run concludes)
- Canada — Crave (same day as U.K. expected)
- Australia — 10 Play (free with login) and later on Paramount+
- Watch iPlayer anywhere — try NordVPN 100% risk-free
Claudia Winkleman welcomes 22 strangers from across the UK, whisking them away to a grand Scottish Highlands castle. There, they join forces in gripping physical and mental challenges, all for a shot at a prize pot that could soar to £120,000.
But some contestants are secretly "Traitors" who try to eliminate the "Faithful" without getting caught. The Faithful have to figure out who the Traitors are and vote them out at the "Round Table" before the Traitors can take the prize money.
Filming took place at Ardross Castle during the summer of 2025.
The cast includes 22 everyday people who have promised to keep everything secret. The BBC usually reveals who they are only a few days before the show starts.
This new series comes after the huge success of "The Celebrity Traitors" in the UK in late 2025. That season attracted 15 million viewers and was won by comedian Alan Carr.
Producers say there will be even more twists, turns, and secrets in 2026 to keep both viewers and players on their toes.
Keep reading to find out how to watch "The Traitors" Series 4 online from anywhere, including UK dates and where you can catch episodes for free.
Watch 'The Traitors' series 4 free online
In the U.K., "The Traitors" airs on BBC One and is available to stream free on BBC iPlayer. Episode 1 lands Thu, Jan 1 at 8 p.m. GMT, with Episodes 2 and 3 on Jan 2 and Jan 3 respectively. All episodes will be available on demand on iPlayer after broadcast.
STREAM NOW: catch up on demand for free on BBC iPlayer.
OUTSIDE THE U.K.? If you are a Brit abroad and want to catch up on "The Traitors" series 4, what is the best way to do so? You can still watch on iPlayer with a good VPN. We’ll show you how to do that below…
Watch 'The Traitors' series 4 from abroad
If you are a Brit abroad and want to watch "The Traitors", a VPN (Virtual Private Network) is the simplest solution.
The software lets your devices appear to be back in your home country. Ideal if you’re away on vacation or on business. Our favourite is NordVPN. It’s the best on the market (per our NordVPN review).
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we mentioned earlier, NordVPN is our top choice.
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 a U.K. server from the list.
3. Sit back and watch. Head to BBC iPlayer to watch "The Traitors" online.
How to watch 'The Traitors' around the world
How to watch 'The Traitors' series 4 in the U.S.
Peacock carries past seasons of "The Traitors" U.K., and Series 4 is expected to arrive on the platform after it finishes airing in Britain (likely late February/early March).
REMEMBER: If you’re a British citizen in the United States for work or on vacation and want to watch the U.K. version as it airs, you can use a VPN like NordVPN to access BBC iPlayer.
How to watch 'The Traitors' series 4 in Canada
Crave is expected to stream "The Traitors" U.K. series 4 from Jan 1, 2026, typically the same day as the U.K. broadcast. Previous U.K. seasons and the first Celebrity Traitors are already on Crave. Travellers from the U.K. can also use a VPN to access BBC iPlayer.
In the meantime, travelers from the U.K. can still catch the show on BBC iPlayer by using a VPN such as NordVPN.
How to watch 'The Traitors' series 4 online in Australia
Watch The Traitors U.K. series 4 on 10 Play for free shortly after the U.K. premiere; prior seasons are on Paramount+, with series 4 likely to follow its initial run.
If you’re a Brit Down Under, you can use a VPN to watch on BBC iPlayer just as if you were back at home.
'Celebrity Traitors' 2025 trailer
'The Traitors' series 4 air dates
Episode | U.K. release date (BBC One/iPlayer) |
|---|---|
Episode 1: Launch | January 1 |
Episode 2 | January 2 |
Episode 3 | January 3 |
Episodes 4–6 | January 7, January 8, January 9 |
Episodes 7–9 | January 14, January 15, January 16 |
Episodes 10–12 | January 21, January 22, January 23 |
After the opening three nights, the BBC schedules The Traitors on Wednesdays to Fridays at 8 p.m. GMT.
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