How to watch 'The Lady' online from anywhere in the world

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"The Lady" - from the makers of "The Crown" - tells the story of Jane Andrews and her journey from dresser to Sarah Ferguson (then the Duchess of York) to convicted murderer at the start of the century...

Here's how to watch "The Lady" from anywhere with a VPN — and potentially for free.

'The Lady'- Live streams and TV channel

"The Lady" premieres on ITV1 on Sunday, February 22 at 9 p.m. GMT. All episodes will be available to stream as a box set on ITVX.
• FREE STREAMS — ITV1 (live), ITVX(boxset)
• U.S. — BritBox (Weds, March 18)
• Canada — BritBox (Weds, March 18)
• Australia — BINGE and Foxtel (Mon, February 23)
• Watch anywhere — try NordVPN risk-free

That such a story arc belongs to real-life rather than the realms of fiction seems to be increasingly unremarkable as the House of Windsor lurches from one crisis to another but back in the year 2000 this was a genuinely shocking development.

The four-part drama also speaks to the effects of the perpetually damaging class system in Britain, the restrictions placed upon social mobility and asks questions about mental health that seem more important today..

Read on to find out how to watch "The Lady" online and from anywhere.

Watch 'The Lady' for FREE in the U.K.

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"The Lady" premieres on ITV1 on Sunday, February 22 at 9 p.m. GMT.

All episodes will also be available to stream live and on demand on ITVX for FREE. However, you will need a valid TV license to stream content live.

You can watch ITVX via the website or on a wide range of devices, including smart TVs, phones, consoles, and streaming sticks.

If you're outside of the U.K. when it's on, you can use a VPN to get around the geo-restrictions that will prevent ITVX from working. Scroll down for more information and instructions.

Watch 'The Lady' from anywhere

Thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network), "The Lady" 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 – and you can find out why in our NordVPN review.

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 British service, you'd select U.K. from the list.

3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Head to ITVX and stream "The Lady" for FREE

Watch 'The Lady' around the world

Can I watch 'The Lady' in the U.S.?

"The Lady" will be available to stream in the U.S. on BritBox from Wednesday, March 18.

You can watch directly in the BritBox app, or sign up for BritBox as an add-on channel through Amazon Prime Video or Apple TV if you prefer to keep everything in one place. Pricing and trial offers can change, but BritBox typically offers a 7-day free trial, followed by a monthly cost of around $8.99 or an annual cost of $89.99.

However, Brits traveling in the U.S. who want to use their usual domestic streaming platform could look in to using a VPN to stream for free as they would back home. We recommend NordVPN.

Can I watch 'The Lady' in Canada?

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As with the U.S., you can watch "The Lady" in Canada on BritBox from Wednesday, March 18, 2026, with new episodes expected to arrive weekly after the premiere.

You can either subscribe directly in the BritBox app or add BritBox as a channel through Amazon Prime Video to keep all your billing in one place.

BritBox Canada usually offers new users a 7-day free trial, then costs around $9.99/month or $99.99/year, though prices and offers can change.

Brit abroad in Canada? Signing up to NordVPN will help you access your preferred streaming service at home when you're overseas.

Can I watch 'The Lady' in Australia

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In Australia, "The Lady" premieres on BINGE on Monday, February 23 with Episodes 1 and 2 available on launch day (Episodes 3 and 4 will then arrive on Mon, March 2).

You can also watch via Foxtel On Demand from February 23, or catch it on Foxtel’s Showcase channel at 8:30 p.m. every Tuesday from February 24. BINGE usually offers a 7-day free trial, with plans starting at around $10/month.

Remember, if you’re traveling and geo-blocking won’t let you connect to the streaming platforms you use back home, purchasing a VPN will allow you to watch "the Lady" online wherever you are. We recommend NordVPN.

'The Lady' — Cast

Mia McKenna-Bruce as Jane Andrews

Natalie Dormer as Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York

Ed Speleers as Thomas Cressman

Philip Glenister as DCI Jim Dickie

Claire Skinner as Jane’s mother

Laura Aikman as TBA

Ophelia Lovibond as TBA

Mark Stanley as TBA

Daniel Ryan as TBA

Sean Teale as TBA

'The Lady' season 1 — Episode guide

Season 01 Episode 01: Majors on Jane Andrews’ humble beginnings before securing the prestigious role as dresser to the Duchess of York, navigating high society.

S01 E02: Covers her nine years of service, close relationship with "Fergie," and her abrupt dismissal from the Royal household.

S01 E03: Andrews' post-royal life, meeting businessman Thomas Cressman, and the spiraling obsession and volatility in their relationship.

S01 E04: Depicts the murder of Cressman, the police investigation and her conviction.

Official 'The Lady' BritBox trailer

'The Lady' - FAQ

What happened to Jane Andrews in real-life?

Sentenced to life in prison in 2001, Andrews briefly escaped from an open prison in 2009 but was recaptured. She was later released on licence in 2015, recalled to prison in 2018, and then released again in August 2019. She was not involved in the making of this show and family members of the victim, Thomas Cressman, have spoken out against the series being made.

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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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