Former Detective Superintendent of the Thames Valley Police, Ray Howard, is the man the "Hunted" season 8 "fugitives" should fear most with his handpicked team of top police, military personnel and cyber security experts. Britain is one of the most closely monitored countries in the world and all that tech will be brought to bear during the long-running reality TV show...
Read on for how to watch "Hunted" season 8 from anywhere with a VPN – and potentially for FREE.
► U.K. date and time: "Hunted" season 8 premieres on Channel 4 on Sunday, October 12 at 9 p.m. BST (4 p.m. ET/PT)
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That means CCTV, ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition), Facial Recognition technology, helicopters, enhanced surveillance drones, tracker dogs, public appeals and mobile phone monitoring, AI-assisted analysis tools plus, for the first time, pursuit by motorbikes.
Do these civilians have a chance? Rumors suggest that the areas under surveillance include Scotland and Northern England this season so at least some of them manage to get out of Stansted Airport where it all starts. But what's the one thing they all need to bear in mind? The easiest way to catch a "fugitive" is when they use a phone.
Read on for where to watch "Hunted" season 8 online and from anywhere.
How to watch 'Hunted' season 8 free in the U.K.
Watch 'Hunted' season 8 from abroad
If you are a Brit abroad and want to watch "Hunted" season 8, 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 "Hunted" season 8 online.
Watch 'Hunted' season 8 around the world
Can I watch 'Hunted' season 8 in the U.S.?
As yet, "Hunted" season 8 has not been picked up by any U.S. platform but previous seasons of the show (known as "Hunted UK") are available on Tubi so it could find a home there.
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 using a VPN such as NordVPN.
Can I watch 'Hunted' season 8 in Canada?
As with the U.S., "Hunted" season 8 has not been picked up by any Canadian platform but previous seasons of the show (known as "Hunted UK") are available on Tubi so it could find a home there.
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 'Hunted' season 8 in Australia?
There is an Australian "Hunted" but, at the time of writing, no release date for "Hunted UK" season 8 Down Under.
However, 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.
'Hunted' season 8 - Need to Know
'Hunted' season 8 - "Hunters"
Ray Howard (Chief Hunter at Hunted HQ) : "The teamwork and strategy involved in tracking down the fugitives is tough but also very rewarding. The team is incredible and brings together some of the most capable people from the policing, military, cyber, and analysis disciplines."
Georgina “George” Bradley (Head of Ops): "My job is to know where everyone is and deploy the Ground Hunters. I am responsible for thinking strategically, making complicated and immediate operational decisions. I am often pushed to my limits with logistical challenges."
Abbie Barrett (Deputy / Head of Intelligence): "I don’t know whether this is a good or bad thing, but the extent to which the British public are willing to help fugitives on the run is quite surprising."
'Hunted' season 8 - "Fugitives"
ANDREW (51) and ROBIN (37) - LIVE: West Dorset/ RELATIONSHIP: Friends/ OCCUPATIONS: Farmer and Agricultural Electrician
JENNI (34) and EMMA (38) - LIVE: Barnsley and Harrogate/ RELATIONSHIP: Sisters/ OCCUPATION(s): Prison Officer and Business Owner
CAMERON (27) and SIMRAN (28) - LIVE: Wolverhampton/ RELATIONSHIP: Couple - Engaged/ OCCUPATION(s): Decorator and Social Media Manager
SEAN (47) and MARIE (43) - LIVE: Bristol/ RELATIONSHIP: Couple - Married/ OCCUPATION(s): Sweep Driver and Team Leader in Insurance
STE (47) and CHRIS (46) - LIVE: Warrington/ RELATIONSHIP: Friends/ OCCUPATION(s): Project Manager and Charity Worker
WARREN (35) and SHAQ (31) - LIVE: Brixton, London/ RELATIONSHIP: Brothers-in-law/ OCCUPATION(s): Builders
SAFFRON (25) and DIONNE (55) - LIVE: Southend, Essex/ RELATIONSHIP: Mother and daughter/ OCCUPATION(s): Solicitor and Payroll & Compliance Manager
'Hunted' season 8 - Episode Guide
Season 08 Episode01: *SPOILER ALERT*The civilians turned fugitive must make a daring escape from Stansted Airport and stay on run for 21 days. Following an agonizing wait at baggage reclaim, the first out are sisters Emma (38) & Jenni (34) who attempt to hitch out of the area; Mother & daughter Saffron (25) & Dionne (55) buy a bus ticket which instantly alerts HQ of their route and final destination; Andrew (51) & Robin (37) recognize the severity of their predicament with the hunter helicopter hovering just above their heads; Newly engaged sweethearts Cameron (27) & Simran (28), are road-testing their relationship as a modern-day Bonnie & Clyde; Bristolian duo Sean (47) and Marie (43) don disguises and make a speedy getaway by train. Partially sighted Ste (47) and his best mate Chris (46) decide to spend the little money they have to get out of dodge but are recorded on ANPR at the first hurdle. However, it is Warren (35) & Shaq (31), two brothers-in-law from south London, who find themselves trapped like rats in a carriage on the Stansted Express…
S08 E02 - S08 E06: TBA
How real is it all?
The "hunters" are all former intelligence officers, detectives, and military specialists and their HQ is a genuine command centre — all the “intel feeds” are updated live from field crews. However, the information obtained via access to CCTV, ANPR, phone triangulation and banking data is actually simulated and not from government databases. The "fugitives" are all tracked on GPS but only for the safety team, the "hunters" have no access to it.
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