How To Watch Mr Loverman Online
Premiered: October 14 - November 4 |
Channel: BBC One |
Free Stream: Stream all episodes on BBC iPlayer now (UK) |
Watch anywhere: Stream from anywhere with NordVPN |
Watch Mr Loverman: Synopsis
Based on Bernadine Evaristo’s acclaimed 2013 novel, and starring Lennie James (Line of Duty) as a closeted 74-year-old Antiguan man living a double life in London, Mr Loverman left audiences inspired with its heartfelt tale of true love, self-acceptance, and overcoming prejudice. Our below guide contains everything you need for how to watch Mr Loverman online and stream every episode 100% free on BBC iPlayer from anywhere with a VPN.
James portrays Evaristo’s colourful protagonist Barrington in this 8-part adaptation from Nathaniel Price (Tin Star, Noughts + Crosses). Barry's a suave septuagenarian living in London’s Hackney, a married man with two daughters, a grandkid, and a dapper dress sense. But this façade obscures a more complicated reality, and as the hour glass empties, he’s closer than ever to living his truth: that he’s been in a secret relationship with his best friend Morris (Ariyon Bakare) for the past 50 years.
It’s a moving love story that spans decades and multiple continents. From their childhood days in Antigua, it’s clear that Barry and Morris (played in their youth by Gabin Kongolo and Keenan Munn-Francis) share a deep connection, one that outlasts Barry's life in London with his wife Carmen. That relationship falls apart as his devotion to Morris grows, and Carmen (Sharon Clarke, Lost Boys & Fairies) – who has secrets of her own – doesn’t for a moment think he could be in love with another man.
Reviews for Mr Loverman's compelling story of sexuality and Black masculinity have praised the two deeply committed performances that anchor the show with The Telegraph noting how "Lennie James dazzles." Meanwhile, The Independent called the series "a moving testament to the enduring power of self-acceptance" with The Guardian calling it "magnificent TV that will tear your heart open."
You can catch every episode of this moving LGBTQ drama now. Simply read on, as we explain how to watch Mr Loverman online and binge all eight episodes for free from anywhere.
How to watch Mr Loverman online in the UK for free on BBC iPlayer
Mr Loverman aired between October 14 and November 4 in the UK, and Brits can binge all eight episodes on BBC iPlayer right now.
BBC iPlayer, the BBC’s online platform, is 100% free to use. Simply go ahead and sign-up for a BBC iPlayer account. All you need is an email address and a UK postcode (e.g. W12 7FA) and a valid TV licence.
Abroad? Use a VPN using the instructions below to access BBC iPlayer like you would at home.
How to watch Mr Loverman online from anywhere
If you're a UK citizen on vacation or working overseas, you can still watch Mr Loverman online just as you would at home.
While services like BBC iPlayer block access from IP addresses outside of the UK, there's a handy piece of software called a VPN that can change your IP address, allowing you to watch UK TV online by making it look like you're accessing streaming services from any country in the world.
For example, UK citizens overseas can subscribe to a VPN, join a UK-based server and access their subscription from anywhere in the world, just like they would back home.
Step-by-step of using a VPN to unblock:
1. Choose your ideal VPN and install – our go-to recommendation for unblocking is NordVPN.
2. Connect to a server - for BBC iPlayer, for example, you'll want to connect to a server based in the UK
3. Go to the live stream you wish to access - for Mr Loverman, head to BBC iPlayer
Can I Watch Mr Loverman in the US, Canada, and Australia?
Most non-UK citizens are out of luck. It doesn't look like any broadcasters have picked up the rights to Mr Loverman in the US, Canada, or Australia.
Sony Pictures Television are confirmed as distributing the series to foreign markets, though, with those in India able to watch the show through Sony LIV, which starts at ₹399 a month.
A Brit abroad after your free stream at home? Use a VPN to port yourself back.
Mr Loverman Trailer
Mr Loverman Episode Release Schedule
All eight episodes dropped on BBC iPlayer on October 14 and are available to stream as a boxset right now. Below you can find its UK release schedule, with episodes airing from October 14 until November 4.
- Mr Loverman – Episode 1: Monday, October 14 @ 9pm BST
- Mr Loverman – Episode 2: Monday, October 14 @ 9.30pm BST
- Mr Loverman – Episode 3: Monday, October 21 @ 9pm BST
- Mr Loverman – Episode 4: Monday, October 21 @ 9.30pm BST
- Mr Loverman – Episode 5: Monday, October 28 @ 9pm GMT
- Mr Loverman – Episode 6: Monday, October 28 @ 9.30pm GMT
- Mr Loverman – Episode 7: Monday, November 4 @ 9pm GMT
- Mr Loverman – Episode 8: Monday, November 4 @ 9.30pm GMT
Who Is In The Cast Of Mr Loverman?
- Lennie James as Barrington Jedidiah Walker
- Sharon D Clarke as Carmel Walker
- Ariyon Bakare as Morris De La Roux
- Tamara Lawrance as Maxine Walker
- Sharlene Whyte as Donna Walker
- Tahj Miles as Daniel
- Juliet Garricks as Augusta
- Suzette Llewellyn as Odette De La Roux
- Lochlann Ó Mearáin as Reuben Dempsey
- Llewella Gideon as Miss Drusilla
- Hopi Grace as Miss Merty
- Doreene Blackstock as Miss Candaisy
- Keenan Munn-Francis as Young Barry
- Gabin Kongolo as Young Morris
- Lauren Akosia as Carmelita
- Clint Dyer as Hubert
- Kobna Holdbrook-Smith as Tony
- Jessica Murrain as Merle
How Many Episodes of Mr Loverman Are There?
Mr Loverman, BBC One’s adaptation of Bernardine Evaristo’s acclaimed 2013 novel, consists of eight episodes in total, and all are available to stream as a box set having dropped on Monday, October 14 at 6am.
Is Mr Loverman Worth Watching?
While Mr Loverman hasn't made its way around the world, the show has earned itself a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with one reviewer writing: "Intertwined with Barrington’s relationships with his two adult daughters and grandson, this is a tender, painful portrait of an older homosexual love affair in a drama that shows how bigotry makes people waste years of their lives." It also earned glowing reviews from the likes of The Guardian, The Independent, and The Daily Telegraph.
Where Can I Watch Mr Loverman?
Currently Mr Loverman is only available to watch on BBC iPlayer in the UK and through Sony LIV in India. If you're away from home and want to access either of these services, use a VPN to port yourself back home and unlock your chosen streaming service.
Where Was Mr Loverman Filmed?
Much of the filming took place in London, including Hackney, Stoke Newington, and Queen's Park. Filming also included locations on the island of Antigua.
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