"Girlbands Forever", the BBC’s new three-part documentary from Louis Theroux's Mindhouse productions, celebrates the trailblazing women who defined decades of British and Irish pop.
Here's how to watch "Girlbands Forever" online from anywhere with a VPN — and potentially for free.
"Girlbands Forever" is available to stream now on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer.
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From the raw harmonies of the Sugababes to the polished power of Little Mix, the series charts how girl groups reshaped music, fashion, and feminism. Expect rare archive footage and candid new interviews with icons like Heidi Range, Melanie Blatt, Perrie Edwards, Kelle Bryan, and Kerry Katona.
The film explores friendship, fame, reinvention, and the relentless pressure of the spotlight. Music legends and industry insiders — including Pete Waterman, MNEK, and Scott Mills — reflect on the craft behind the hits that soundtracked generations.
More than nostalgia, "Girlbands Forever" is hailed as 'a thrillingly gobby slice of must-watch TV' by The Guardian. But how can you watch it from outside the UK? Read on for how to watch "Girlbands Forever" online and from anywhere.
How to watch "Girlbands Forever" for free in the U.K.
How to watch 'Girlbands Forever' from abroad
Thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network), "Girlbands Forever" should be available to Brits no matter where they are. The software 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 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 "Girlbands Forever" episodes online and on-demand.
How to watch 'Girlbands Forever' around the world
Can I watch "Girlbands Forever" in the United States?
There is currently no release date for "Girlbands Forever" in the U.S..
However, if you are a Brit in the States for work or on vacation you can catch the show for free by using a VPN such as NordVPN, choosing U.K. from the list and selecting BBC iPlayer.
Watch "Girlbands Forever" online and on-demand in the U.K.
If you live in the U.K. then you can catch "Girlbands Forever" when it drops on Saturday, November 16 at 9.15 p.m. GMT on BBC Two.
All three episodes are also available to stream for free on BBC iPlayer. You'll need a valid TV licence, naturally.
If you're not in the U.K., you can still catch the show by using one of the best VPN services, such as NordVPN.
Can I watch "Girlbands Forever" online or on TV in Canada?
As with the U.S., there is currently no release date for "Girlbands Forever" in Canada.
However, if you are a Brit in the Great white North for work or on vacation you can catch the show for free by using a VPN such as NordVPN, choosing U.K. from the list and selecting BBC iPlayer.
Can I watch "Girlbands Forever" online in Australia?
There are currently no plans to air "Girlbands Forever" in Australia but if you are a Brit working or on vacation Down Under you can catch the show by using a VPN such as NordVPN.
Can I watch "Girlbands Forever" in New Zealand?
There are currently no plans to air "Girlbands Forever" in New Zealand but if you are a Brit currently there for work or vacation you can catch the show by using a VPN such as NordVPN.
'Girlbands Forever' - Cast
- Heidi Range (of Sugababes)
- Kelle Bryan (of Eternal)
- Kerry Katona (former member of Atomic Kitten)
- Melanie Blatt (of All Saints)
- Perrie Edwards (of Little Mix)
- Su‑Elise Nash (of Mis‑Teeq)
- Industry contributors such as MNEK, Scott Mills, Pete Waterman, Tulisa and more
'Girlbands Forever' - Episode guide
Episode 1: It’s the 90s, and girl bands All Saints, Eternal and the Spice Girls battle to become chart toppers. As girl band mania goes global, who will come out on top, and at what cost?
Episode 2: In the new millennium, as the girl bands of the 90s split, new bands Atomic Kitten and Mis-Teeq vie for success. How will the next generation deal with life in the spotlight?
Episode 3: As talent show winners Little Mix contend with social media, cool kids Sugababes face changing line-ups. And as some familiar faces make a comeback, what is the future for girl bands?
'Girlbands Forever' FAQ
Which are the most successful British/ Irish Girlbands in history?
The Spice Girls (1994–2000; reunions in 2007–2008, 2012, 2019) have clocked up 90+ million records worldwide with signature hits “Wannabe,” “Say You’ll Be There,” “2 Become 1,” “Spice Up Your Life”. They are the best-selling girl group of all time from the UK (and globally) earning multiple Brit Awards, American Music Awards, and MTV awards. The band pioneered “Girl Power” as a cultural phenomenon.
What else can I watch on BBC iPlayer?
Lots – including "Ludwig", "I Kissed a Girl", "The Assembly", "This Town", "The Space Shuttle That Fell to Earth", "The Reckoning", "Navalny" and "The Stones and Brian Jones".
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