Jasper Tempest is back for more adventures, balancing crime-solving in Cambridge while dealing with his interfering mother, in season 4 of Professor T.
Below, I’ll outline the best live TV streaming services for watching the show, wherever you are in the world, and how to use a VPN if it’s not available where you live.
The latest run of the hugely popular British show follows the brilliant but troubled criminologist, played by Ben Miller, six months after the devastating events of season 3 (spoilers here). Tempest and his team are left grappling with grief as a wave of chilling new crimes sweeps across the town.
Reluctantly drawn back into the fray of police work, Tempest has found a new obsession outside of his investigations with a surprising new musical hobby, while his formidable mother, Adelaide (Frances de la Tour), finds herself caught up in an unexpected romance.
Based on the Belgian series of the same name, this English adaptation has built a steady following in the UK and US, with a fifth season already announced.
Here’s how you can watch season 4 of Professor T from anywhere in the world.
‘Professor T’ season 4 premiere dates
Comprised of six episodes, season 4 of Professor T premieres Aug. 24 at 8 p.m. ET on PBS, the PBS app and the PBS Masterpiece Channel, with new episodes set to air weekly. For PBS Passport members, all six episodes of Professor T season 4 are available to watch on demand right now.
Despite the show being an ITV production, season 4 has yet to receive a confirmed UK release date.
Where to watch ‘Professor T’ season 4 for free in the US
Professor T season 4 can be watched for free in the US via your local PBS station, the PBS app and the PBS Masterpiece Channel.
PBS can also be accessed in most markets via live TV streaming services YouTube TV, DirecTV Stream, Hulu Plus Live TV and Amazon Prime Video.
For PBS Passport members, all six episodes of Professor T season 4 are now available to watch on demand.
How to watch season 4 from anywhere with a VPN
If you’re traveling abroad and want to keep up with your favorite shows while away from home, a VPN can help enhance your privacy and security when streaming. It encrypts your traffic and prevents your internet service provider from throttling your speeds, and can also be helpful when connecting to public Wi-Fi networks while traveling, adding an extra layer of protection for your devices and logins.
VPNs are legal in many countries, including the US and Canada, and can be used for legitimate purposes such as improving online privacy and security. However, some streaming services may have policies restricting VPN usage to access region-specific content. If you’re considering a VPN for streaming, check the platform’s terms of service to ensure compliance.
If you choose to use a VPN, follow the provider’s installation instructions, ensuring you’re connected securely and in compliance with applicable laws and service agreements. Some streaming platforms may block access when a VPN is detected, so verifying if your streaming subscription allows VPN usage is crucial.
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Stream ‘Professor T’ season 4 for free in the UK
As mentioned above, we’re still awaiting a release date for season 4 in the UK. However, the new series is expected to be broadcast on free-to-air ITV1 in the coming weeks.
For those new to the crime drama, all three previous seasons are available to watch on demand for free via ITV’s streaming service ITVX.
Quick tips for streaming ‘Professor T’ using a VPN
- With four variables at play — your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN — your experience and success when streaming may vary.
- If you don’t see your desired location as a default option for ExpressVPN, try using the «search for city or country» option.
- If you’re having trouble getting the show after you’ve turned on your VPN and set it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try for a quick fix. First, log in to your streaming service subscription account and make sure the address registered for the account is an address in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address on file with your account. Second, some smart TVs — like Roku — don’t have VPN apps you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you’ll have to install the VPN on your router or the mobile hotspot you’re using (like your phone) so that any device on its Wi-Fi network now appears in the correct viewing location.
- All of the VPN providers we recommend have helpful instructions on their main site for quickly installing the VPN on your router. In some cases, with smart TV services, after you install a cable network’s sports app, you’ll be asked to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address on file for your smart TV. Having a VPN on your router will also help since both devices will appear to be in the correct location.
- And remember, browsers can often give away a location despite using a VPN, so be sure you’re using a privacy-first browser to log into your services. We normally recommend Brave.