How to watch 'The Kingdom: The World’s Most Powerful Prince' online from anywhere
A fascinating look at Mohammed bin Salman, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia
Two part documentary "The Kingdom: The World’s Most Powerful Prince" explores the astonishing rise of Saudi Arabia ruler Mohammed bin Salman (aka MBS). On the way, he has outwitted his rivals, shown a ruthless streak, and made his mark on the world stage in what must surely be the ultimate 'Game of Thrones'.
Here's how to watch "The Kingdom: The World’s Most Powerful Prince" online from anywhere with a VPN — and potentially for free.
U.K. date and time: "The Kingdom: The World’s Most Powerful Prince" premieres on BBC Two on Monday, August 19 at 9 p.m. BST (4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT) and will be available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
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The heart of this documentary lies in its access to friends and advisers. Western spies and diplomats with first hand knowledge share their experience of a modernizing young Prince (allowing women to drive) who refuses to tolerate internal dissent (an alleged role in the death of Jamal Khashoggi, the journalist who was brutally murdered in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul).
Part two focuses on four days in the autumn of 2017 during which bin Salman bought the most expensive painting in the world (Da Vinci’s Salvator Mundi); announced the construction of a vast glass city – the biggest infrastructure project in history – and launched an anti-corruption drive that involved the detention of 200 of the wealthiest men in the country, who were then forced to give back billions of dollars he said they owed.
Below, we'll show you how to watch "The Kingdom: The World’s Most Powerful Prince" online from anywhere.
Watch 'The Kingdom: The World’s Most Powerful Prince' for free in the U.K.
"The Kingdom: The World’s Most Powerful Prince" will premiere on BBC2 on Monday, August 19 at 9 p.m. BST and stream free on BBC iPlayer shortly after broadcast (valid TV licence required).
You don't have to miss it if you a Brit exiled abroad because you can unblock BBC iPlayer with a VPN. We'll show you how to do that below.
Watch 'The Kingdom: The World’s Most Powerful Prince' from abroad
Thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network), "The Kingdom: The World’s Most Powerful Prince" 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.
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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 the show. Head to BBC iPlayer to stream "The Kingdom: The World’s Most Powerful Prince" from anywhere.
How to watch 'The Kingdom: The World’s Most Powerful Prince' in the U.S.
"The Kingdom: The World’s Most Powerful Prince" is available on BBC Select in the States. Amazon Prime members can usually grab a free trial.
However, if you are a Brit in the States for work or on vacation you can catch the two part documentary from anywhere by using a VPN such as NordVPN.
How to watch 'The Kingdom: The World’s Most Powerful Prince' in the U.K.
If you live in the U.K. then you can catch "The Kingdom: The World’s Most Powerful Prince" on BBC Two on Monday, August 19 at 9 p.m. BST. It will also be available on BBC iPlayer. You'll need a valid TV licence, naturally.
If you're traveling away from the U.K., you can still catch the show by using one of the best VPN services, such as NordVPN.
Watch 'The Kingdom: The World’s Most Powerful Prince' in Canada
"The Kingdom: The World’s Most Powerful Prince" is available on BBC Select in Canada. Amazon Prime members can grab a free trial.
However, if you are a Brit in the Great White North for work or on vacation you can catch the show by using a VPN such as NordVPN.
Can I watch 'The Kingdom: The World’s Most Powerful Prince' live streams in Australia?
"The Kingdom: The World’s Most Powerful Prince" is currently unavailable to stream in Australia.
But, if you are a Brit working Down Under or on vacation there without access to Binge you can always catch the show by using a VPN such as NordVPN and watch on BBC iPlayer.
Can I watch 'The Kingdom: The World’s Most Powerful Prince' in New Zealand?
As with Australia and the U.S., there are currently no plans to stream "The Kingdom: The World’s Most Powerful Prince" but that is likely to change.
The good news? If you are a Brit currently there for work or vacation you can catch the show on BBC iPlayer by using a VPN such as NordVPN.
'The Kingdom: The World’s Most Powerful Prince' episode guide
Episode 1: Game of Thrones
Explores the tension between the desire of MBS to reform one of the most conservative countries in the world and his seeming willingness to suppress opposition mercilessly.
Episode 2: Kingdom Come
Carries on to from the first episode to examine his impulse to liberalize and the response to internal dissent. It also takes in four significant weeks in 2017 when MBS went on an incredible spending spree.
What else can I watch on BBC iPlayer?
Lots – including "A Good Girl's Guide To Murder", "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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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.