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"The Dunblane Tapes" is just the latest of several documentaries that have been made around the almost unthinkable events of March 13, 1996 when 16 pupils and their teacher were killed by a deranged gunman. This one, however, is slightly different...

Read on for how to watch "The Dunblane Tapes" from anywhere with a VPN – and potentially for FREE.

'The Dunblane Tapes' - Date, Time, Channels

► U.K. date and time: "The Dunblane Tapes" premieres in the U.K. on Channel 4 on Thursday, February 26 at 9 p.m. GMT (4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT).
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Made by Anna Hall who was born and raised in Dunblane but was working in the newsroom of a radio station in York when the news broke of the massacre in her home town. She has made several documentaries since but as the 30th anniversary approaches, this one looks at the grassroots efforts in the aftermath to make sure such a tragedy never happens again.

After her first documentary she left camcorders with the bereaved families so they could document their experience if they so chose. John Crozier did just that and this documentary is based on the 60 or so tapes he filled as he tried to deal with the loss of his daughter Emma, bring up her siblings and cope with life.

They are, it almost goes without saying, incredibly poignant, emotional and powerful. But beyond that, they document the grassroots campaign (the "Snowdrop Petition") that succeeding in bringing insringent new gun laws that even the powerful gun lobby was powerless to derail or dilute. From the very worst of humanity to a shining example of the very best.

Read on for where to watch "The Dunblane Tapes" online and from anywhere.

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How to watch 'The Dunblane Tapes' in the U.K. for free

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In the U.K., "The Dunblane Tapes" premieres in the U.K. on Channel 4 on Thursday, February 26 at 9 p.m. GMT (4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT). Watch for FREE Channel 4

But 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 'The Dunblane Tapes' from abroad

If you are a Brit abroad and want to watch "The Dunblane Tapes", 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 "The Dunblane Tapes" online.

Can I watch 'The Dunblane Tapes' in the U.S.?

As yet, "The Dunblane Tapes" 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 'The Dunblane Tapes' in Canada?

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As with the U.S., no Canadian network has announced plans to pick up "The Dunblane Tapes". 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 'The Dunblane Tapes' in Australia?

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Unfortunately, there is no confirmed release date for "The Dunblane Tapes" 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 'The Dunblane Tapes' in New Zealand?

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"The Dunblane Tapes" 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.

'The Dunblane Tapes' Trailer

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'The Dunblane Tapes' - Contributors

Anna Hall - film-maker (and resident of Dunblane when tragedy occured)

John Crozier - bereaved father of Emma

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Bill Borrows is an award-winning journalist, feature writer and columnist (Times Magazine/ Guardian/ Telegraph/ Daily Mirror/ Mail On Sunday/ Radio Times), former editor-at-large at Loaded magazine, author (The Hurricane: The Turbulent Life and Times of Alex Higgins) and book editor. A frequent contributor on talkSPORT and talkRADIO, his areas of specialisation include sport, history, politics, TV and film. He doesn’t get much free time but does admit to an addiction to true crime podcasts, following Man City home and away, and a weakness for milk chocolate cookies.

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