How to watch Gogglebox UK from anywhere in the world

If you want to watch Gogglebox UK but you're not sure how, read on to find out what channel the show is on, plus when and how to watch Gogglebox if you're outside the UK.

With the show's 21st season currently airing after hitting our screens again with a new series in February 2023, many fans are back to spending their Friday nights watching others watching TV, on TV.

Some stars left the show in 2022, including the Baggs family, Anne and Ken and Marcus and Mica. There were also some Gogglebox stars who did return for 2021, owing to death and bereavement. However, the Gogglebox casting didn't have a task on their hands this year as it was confirmed that no new families would be joining for 2023. 

However, plenty of fan favorite Gogglebox cast members returned for the 21st season in February, with the likes of cozy cottage-dwelling Giles and Mary and hilarious Blackpool-based siblings Pete and Sophie returning. 

After series 21's triumphant return on February 24, here's how to watch it online and catch up on previous instalments of the show:

How to watch Gogglebox in the UK: What channel is Gogglebox on and when?

The new series of Gogglebox started on Friday February 24th at 9pm on Channel 4 after series 20 wrapped back in December 2022.

To watch Gogglebox UK online for free and catch up on any episodes you have missed so far, go to channel4.com/programmes/gogglebox. 

If you're based in the UK you can also watch every episode from all 19 different series of Gogglebox UK online via Channel 4's video-on-demand streaming service – All 4.

How to watch Gogglebox UK online from anywhere...

If you're based outside of the UK and you want to watch the British version of Gogglebox, then you will need to use a VPN service to get around the geo-restrictions. It's a really easy-to-use piece of software that lets you change the IP address of your phone or laptop so it makes it look like you're back in the UK.

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If you've never installed a VPN before, don't worry, it's quick and easy. Just follow these three steps:

1. Download and install the VPN following ExpressVPN's easy-to-follow instructions (ExpressVPN comes with a 30-day money back guarantee and if you click here you can get 49% off and 3 months free, too.)
2. Once you've installed your VPN, open the app and select your server location as anywhere in the UK
3. With your VPN installed and server location set to the UK, you can now go to Channel 4 online and watch Gogglebox UK. 

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UK Gogglebox cast 2023

The Gogglebox cast has changed a lot since the show first aired in 2013, but there are some families who have stood the test of time and still appear on the show today. 

The 2023 season of Gogglebox might not have any new cast members, but the fan favorites - some of who have been on the show since it began - have all made appearances.

• The Malone family –  Tom Malone Jr. announced his departure via Instagram from the show after a six-year run last year. His family, however, is here to stay. 
• The Plummer family –Tremaine, Twaine, and Tristan first appeared on Gogglebox for series 8 of the show. The three brothers all live in Bristol, where they film for the show.
• The Worthington family - The Worthington family has grown since Alison, George and their daughter Helena joined Gogglebox in series 10. Helena welcomed a baby boy called Erwin last year.
• The Siddiqui family – Made up of dad Sid and his sons Umar and Bassit, the Siddiqui family have been on Gogglebox since the very first show and are the only family to have appeared on every single series. 
• Daniel and Stephen – Stephen originally appear on the show with his ex Christopher and then his mum Pat, but since marrying Daniel in 2018, the couple now shares the couch and appear on the show together.
• Abbie and Georgia – Best friends Abbie and Georgia from Durham first appeared on the show in 2018 and have been making viewers giggle ever since. 
• David and Shirley – Part of the Gogglebox family since 2015, this Caerphilly couple have been making fans chuckle ever since. 
• Pete and Sophie - Siblings Pete and Sophie have been on the show since series 10 and are known for their biting (but hilarious) criticism of TV shows and endless puns. 
• Amira and Iqra – Mates Amira and Iqra from London joined the Gogglebox cast a decade ago. Occasionally Amira's sister Amani also appears on the show.
• Jenny and Lee – Part of the show since series 4, best friends Jenny and Lee live in Hull and are fan favorites thanks to their commentary on TV shows.
• Ellie and Izzi – Sisters Ellie and Izzi from Leeds joined the show in series 6 and are still going strong, 14 seasons later.
• Giles and Mary – 2023 marks Giles and Mary's eighth year of appearing on Gogglebox. The artist and writer duo live in Wiltshire. 
• Simon and Jane - Siblings Simon and Jane joined the cast list for season 18, appearing first on October 22, 2021. 
• Roisin and Joe - Young couple Roisin and Joe are the first Scottish people to appear on the show since 2016, and they joined in season 19, first appearing on February 25, 2022.
• Annie and Ronnie - Adorable married couple Annie and Ronnie joined the series in November 2021.

Can you apply for Gogglebox?

While we'd all love to be paid to curl up on our sofas at home and watch television, unfortunately, Channel 4 is not looking for any new families to take part in Gogglebox UK at this time.

Also, it turns out that you can't actually apply anyway! Yep, Channel 4 has a top-secret casting process, that sees producers seek out their perfect stars.