At the turn of the Millennium, teenager Byron (Ellis Howard) discovers that in order to find themselves, they have to lose themselves in this journey of love, danger, self-discovery and self-destruction. Here's how to watch “What It Feels Like For A Girl” from anywhere with a VPN — and potentially for FREE!
"What It Feels Like For A Girl" premieres on Tuesday, June 3 at 9 p.m. BST.
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Inspired by the memoir by Paris Lees, the new coming-of-age drama follows Y2K teen Byron as they yearn to escape their small, run down, ex-mining town. Travelling to Nottingham, Byron is immersed in a hedonistic underworld, and is soon taken under the wing of chaotically fabulous gang “The Fallen Divas,” led by podium dancer Lady Die (Laquarn Lewis). However, when bad-boy Liam (Jake Dunn) enters the scene, events occur that will change things forever.
Set in the kinetic early 2000s U.K. club scene, “What It Feels Like For A Girl” is a bold exploration of growing up and coming out that star Howard calls “anarchic, punk and edgy, but also joyful.”
The new drama promises to be a thought-provoking and unapologetic tale of gender identity, sexuality, friendship and love. Read on to find out how to watch “What It Feels Like For A Girl” online and from anywhere.
Watch 'What It Feels Like For A Girl' for free in the U.K.
Watch 'What It Feels Like For A Girl' from abroad
Thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network), "What It Feels Like For A Girl" should be available to Brits no matter where they are. VPN 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 – and you can find out why in our NordVPN review.
Using a VPN is incredibly simple, just follow these steps.
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 in the U.S., and want to view your usual U.K. service, you'd select U.K. from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Head to BBC iPlayer and watch "What It Feels Like For A Girl".
Watch around the world
Can I watch 'What It Feels Like For A Girl' in the U.S., Australia or Canada?
Although the book was a global hit, there's no news on international streaming for "What It Feels Like For A Girl."
We'll be sure to update this section when we know more on global broadcasts for the BBC drama.
Watch free now: If you are a Brit abroad, you can still watch the show by using a VPN such as NordVPN to unblock the free BBC iPlayer platform.
All you need to know about 'What It Feels Like For A Girl'
'What It Feels Like For A Girl' trailer
'What It Feels Like For A Girl' release date
All eight episodes of "What It Feels Like For A Girl" will land on BBC iPlayer at 6 a.m. BST on Tuesday, June 3. The linear TV schedule for the series can be viewed below. International release dates are TBC.
'What It Feels Like For A Girl' episode schedule
- Episode 1: Tuesday, June 3
- Episode 2: Tuesday, June 3
- Episode 3: Tuesday, June 10
- Episode 4: Tuesday, June 10
- Episode 5: Tuesday, June 17
- Episode 6: Tuesday, June 17
- Episode 7: Tuesday, June 24
- Episode 8: Tuesday, June 24
Who is in the 'What It Feels Like For A Girl' cast?
- Ellis Howard as Byron
- Laura Haddock as Lisa
- Hannah Walters as Mommar Joe
- Michael Socha as Steve
- Laquarn Lewis as Lady Die
- Hannah Jones as Sasha
- Adam Ali as Dirty Damian
- Alex Thomas-Smith as Sticky Nikki
- Calam Lynch as Max
- Jake Dunn as Liam
- Dickie Beau as Peter
Is 'What It Feels Like For A Girl' based on a book?
"What It Feels Like For A Girl" is based on the 2021 memoir of the same name by trans writer and activist Pairs Lees. You can buy it on Amazon.
Lees was the first trans columnist at"Vouge," and the first trans woman to present shows on BBC Radio 1 and Channel 4.
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