Sally Phillips is well known for her perfect comic timing in the likes of the Bridget Jones films, Veep and Smack The Pony.
She's now bringing a fresh take on the crime mystery genre to our screens by starring as Lily in The Hairdresser Mysteries, a 70s-inspired show infused with nostalgia and the spirit of an era gone by.
The quirky series airs on BBC One and iPlayer from July 17, and across six episodes, the actress take the role of Lily Petal, a hairdresser who escapes busy city life to work in a quaint village with a slower pace.
It's not long before the cobbled streets reveal their darker side, and Lily and her sidekick, fellow hairdresser Clary Coombs (Charlotte Jordan,) use their intuition while chatting to customers to begin solving the mysteries of the village.
There's no need to miss out on this gem of a series, as we share how to tune in from anywhere in the world.
How to watch The Hairdresser Mysteries in the UK
If you're in the UK, it's very simple to watch The Hairdresser Mysteries, as it's free to watch on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
Providing you have a TV licence, you can watch the episodes when they begin airing on July 17 at 2.00pm.
You can either watch the episodes weekly when they air, or all at once if you prefer - all six episodes will be made available to view at the same time on BBC iPlayer on demand from July 17.
BBC iPlayer is free to use, and all you need is an email address, UK postcode and TV licence to sign up for an iPlayer on demand account.
How to watch The Hairdresser Mysteries from anywhere in the world
If you’re going to be away from your usual TV set-up when The Hairdresser Mysteries starts airing, but don't want to wait a single moment to see Sally Phillips bring this glorious role to life, there's no need to worry.
You can still enjoy all six episodes available, 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 The Hairdresser Mysteries on BBC iPlayer.
