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Peter Hammond (played by Jason Watkins) and Ash Smith (David Thewlis) want answers in "Dirty Business" — Peter Hammond (played by Jason Watkins) and Ash Smith (David Thewlis) want answers in ITV drama "Dirty Business" (Image credit: ITV)

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"Dirty Business" follows on from ITV's "Mr Bates vs. the Post Office" in 2024 with another real-life and urgent story about members of the public challenging corporate illegality following an abrogation of governmental responsibility...

Read on for how to watch "Dirty Business" from anywhere with a VPN – and potentially for FREE.

'Dirty Business' - Date, Time, Channels

► U.K. date and time: "Dirty Business" premieres in the U.K. on Channel 4 on Monday, February 23 at 9 p.m. GMT (4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT).
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This time the setting is rural Oxfordshire where retired police detective Ash Smith (played by the wonderful David Thewlis) notices his local river is polluted and teams up with a neighbour, Prof. Peter Hammond (Jason Watkins), to find out why. They soon discover raw, untreated sewage is being dumped in the waterway.

Meanwhile, raw sewage on a beach in Devon is held to be responsible for the death of 8 year old Heather Preen after contracting e-coli 0157 and a chronic case of Ménière's disease afflicting a young a surfer. Why is harmful sewage being discharged without warning? Who is responsible? Is it legal?

More urgently, how can those in harm's way make it stop and those already affected seek redress? As the real-life case continues through the courts this timely drama takes in whistleblowers and the citizen investigations to shine the light on the behaviour of privatised water companies.

Read on for where to watch "Dirty Business" online and from anywhere.

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How to watch 'Dirty Business' in the U.K.

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"Dirty Business" premieres in the U.K. on Channel 4 on Monday, February 23 at 9 p.m. GMT. with episodes two and three on consecutive days at the same time. Stream boxset for FREE on Mon, February 23 on Channel 4..

However, what if you are a Brit abroad and don't want to miss the show? Don't worry — you can watch it via a VPN instead. We'll show you how to do that below...

Watch 'Dirty Business' from abroad

If you are a Brit abroad and want to watch "Dirty Business", a VPN (Virtual Private Network) might be the answer to your prayers.

The software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are, making it ideal for anybody away on vacation or on business. 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 in the U.S. and want to view a U.K. service, you'd select U.K. from the list.

3. Sit back and watch. Head to Channel 4 to watch "Dirty Business" online.

Can I watch 'Dirty Business' in the U.S.?

As yet, "Dirty Business" has not been picked up by any U.S. platform but that is likely to change and when it does you will read about it here first.

But don't panic, if you in the States for work or on vacation. You can watch the show via your usual domestic streaming services by using a VPN such as NordVPN.

Can I watch 'Dirty Business' in Canada?

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As with the U.S., no Canadian network has announced plans to pick up "Dirty Business". And again, if that changes you'll find details here first.

However, if you are a Brit on holiday in Canada, you can still catch the show on Channel 4 by using a VPN such as NordVPN.

Can I watch 'Dirty Business' in Australia?

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Unfortunately, there is no confirmed release date for "Dirty Business" as yet but that could change. We'll be first with the details here.

Meanwhile, if you are a Brit Down Under for work or vacation, you can still watch the show for FREE on Channel 4 by using a VPN such as NordVPN.

Can I watch 'Dirty Business' in New Zealand?

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"Dirty Business" has no release date in New Zealand right now but if that changes we'll tell you about it here.

However, if you are traveling away from the U.K. for whatever reason, you can still watch the show for free on Channel 4 by using a VPN such as NordVPN.

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'Dirty Business' - Cast

David Thewlis as Ash Smith

Jason Watkins as Peter Hammond

Asim Chaudhry as Mickey

Posy Sterling as Julie Preen

Tom McKay as Mark Preen

Scarlett Hiles as Ashleigh Hamlyn

Dexter Hiles as Dylan Hamlyn

Charlotte Ritchie

Jon Culshaw

Vicki Pepperdine

Craig Parkinson

Chanel Cresswell

Lucia Keskin

Alex Jennings

'Dirty Business' - Episode guide

Season 01 Episode 01: (Monday, February 23 at 9 p.m.)

S01 E02: (Tuesday, February 24 at 9 p.m.)

S01 E03: (Wednesday, February 25 at 9 p.m.)

'Dirty Business' FAQ

What have the lead actors, David Thewlis and Jason Watkins, said about the series?

David Thewlis (Ash Smith) :“What shocked me about this story was just how much has been allowed to go unchecked — two ordinary men uncovering negligence, illegal pollution, and corporate indifference that should never have been tolerated. Being a part of this series has been a chance to channel the anger and frustration so many feel about what’s been done to our rivers and communities, and to show the courage it takes to stand up and demand accountability.”

Jason Watkins (Peter Hammond): “I wanted to make this series because of how human and grounded the story is — it’s told through ordinary people who refuse to look away when something isn’t right. 'Dirty Business' captures the quiet determination it takes to stand up to a system far bigger than the individual, and shining a light on the real human cost of environmental damage and corporate neglect felt both urgent and important to be part of.”

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