From Amandaland to Gavin and Stacey, the BBC has quite the track record when it comes to unmissable sitcoms. And they’ll be hoping to strike gold once more with their latest original series set to launch later this month, Small Prophets.
The star-studded cast boasts a mix of established legends and up-and-coming favourites, including the likes of Pearce Quigley (Cutting It), Mackenzie Crook (The Office, Pirates of the Caribbean), Jon Pointing (Big Boys) and Sophie Willan (Alma’s Not Normal).
Here’s everything you need to know and how to tune in…
What is Small Prophets about?
Set in and around Manchester, the series follows a desperate man who finds himself turning to alchemy and all things mystical to get answers about his missing girlfriend.
The BBC’s synopsis for the series reads, 'One day Brian shares an old recipe involving rainwater, horse manure and more than a little alchemy. With recipe in hand, Sleep sets out (albeit with some scepticism) to create Homunculi - magical prophesying spirits that can predict the future.
'The series incorporates visually stunning animation elements throughout as we tell a story of friendships and hope, the magical and the mundane, and where secrets and lies lurk in a suburban cul-de-sac.'
How to watch Small Prophets in the UK
Small Prophets will air its first episode on Monday, February 9. The episode will be shown on BBC at 10pm, with new episodes airing weekly in the same time slot. There will be six episodes in total.
For those in the UK with a valid TV licence and hoping to watch another way, all episodes will be available to stream on BBC iPlayer from February 9.
How to watch Small Prophets from anywhere in the world
If you’re going to be away from your usual TV set-up when Small Prophets begins airing, there's no need to worry. You can still enjoy the episode, with the use of a Virtual Private Network - a VPN.
A VPN allows you to change your IP address to that of the area of what you want to watch, meaning you can tune in to the show, even if you're not there.
Our sister site, TechRadar, has tested all of the major VPN services and they rate Nord to be the absolute best.
They say, "It’s compatible with all of your devices, supports most streaming services, and ranks among the fastest. You can even install it on devices like an Amazon Fire TV Stick, Apple TV, Xbox, and PlayStation. So for a one-stop-shop, you can’t go wrong with Nord."
If you've never installed a VPN before, don't worry, it's quick and easy. Just follow these three steps:
- Download and install the VPN following NordVPN's easy-to-follow instructions.
- Once you've installed your VPN, open the app and select your server location as anywhere in the UK.
- With your VPN installed and server location set to UK, you can now watch Small Prophets on BBC iPlayer.
