How to watch Countdown in the US
Lee
Lee is an avid 80's action fan classing 300, Predator and Terminator among his favourites. When he's not binging movies he can be found keeping fit, attending Comic Con and wearing Star Wars socks of all things.
The UK is well known for having some of the best TV channels with top-rated TV shows.
One of the UK’s all-time favourites is Countdown.
The problem is when it comes to accessing the show in other countries, such as in the US, you’ll find you can’t.
This is largely due to regionally restrictions on content. This means if you want to binge Countdown from the US or any other country, you’ll need to find a way to unblock it.
In this article, I’ll show you how to watch Countdown in the US or elsewhere by using a VPN app.
But before we delve into the details, let me show you how to set yourself up with a VPN so that you can put your brain to the test and play along with the contestants right now where you are.
How to watch the show
In this step by step, I’ll show you how to set up the number 1 VPN app – ExpressVPN.
Follow the steps below to get watching.
- Visit the ExpressVPN website and tap “Get ExpressVPN”, then select a VPN package that suits your needs. I’m a big fan of ExpressVPN’s 12-month package – it comes with 3 free months and will save you 49%.
- Enter your email address and payment information, confirm you’re purchase by clicking “Join Now”.
- Download the ExpressVPN app and install it on your device. Login using your email address and password or you may need to use the activation code they supply.
- Choose a UK location to join by clicking ‘Selected Location‘ then picking the United Kingdom. If it doesn’t automatically connect, tap the Connect button.
- Visit the Channel 4 website or All4 app and you’ll be able to watch Countdown from the US or anywhere in the world live or on catch-up TV at a time suitable for you.
Stream Countdown anywhere using ExpressVPN.
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How a VPN helps you watch anywhere
A VPN (Virtual Private Network) is an internet security service that helps scramble your data, protecting you from hackers, snoopers, and anyone looking to steal your information.
However, you can also use a VPN to unblock restricted content such as geo-restricted TV networks from overseas.
For example, by connecting your VPN to a UK location you’ll gain access to all of the UK’s TV content such as BBC, ITV, Channel 4 & 5, plus more. Allowing you to watch Countdown and countless other shows from the UK and across the world.
ExpressVPN is the best choice VPN to watch Countdown in the US. They have many UK connection points that provide the fastest speeds, which are ideal for watching video content. They also offer excellent deals and have a 30-day money-back guarantee.
They have VPN apps to cover the most popular devices such as iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Firestick, Linux, and more. This means you can watch on whatever device you want.
However, sometimes it’s nice to look at a few options. Be sure to check out NordVPN and Surfshark VPN. Both are good too and which you pick is up to you.
You’ll be watching Countdown on your coffee break in a matter of minutes.
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What is Countdown about?
Countdown is a popular quiz show now hosted by Anne Robinson.
Each contestant goes head to head answering numerical and word-based puzzles against the clock. Whoever racks up the highest score wins.
The show really tests your ability to think on your feet while testing your mental capacity. It’s not for everyone and certainly requires you to use your brain.
To make the show more exciting, Countdown usually features a celebrity on every episode who brings some added humour and sometimes a surprise victory.
The winners of the show are invited to come back and compete in the finals.
Countdown has some riveting prizes such as a custom countdown teapot… and a 20 volume leather-backed dictionary set. Oh, and not to forget the £4,000 cash prize.
How to unlock the show on your TV, Roku, Apple TV, and more
If you’re looking to use ExpressVPN on a device that isn’t supported by an app, you’ll need to find another way to unblock the show.
This will let you watch directly on TVs that support streaming apps and other devices.
There are two options that I’ve tried and tested:
Invizbox 2
The Invizbox 2 is a hardware version of a VPN. Instead of having to install a VPN app to your device, you simply plug this device into your router and connect to it as you would connect to your WiFi.
The only downside is that it can be more expensive than just using a VPN app.
StreamLocator
StreamLocator is slightly different to a VPN. It uses DNS to unblock restricted websites such as the UK’s Channel 4.
Due to the device using DNS, you don’t suffer any speed loss that can occur when using a VPN. However, you don’t get the same level of security that you’d get with a VPN app or with Invizbox 2.
Both options will work perfectly to unblock the show on your SmartTV, Roku, Apple TV, or similar devices.
Summary
If you’re looking to watch Countdown in the US or any other country outside the UK, you’ll find that you can’t. This is due to regional restrictions that are in place on UK TV content.
To unblock British TV and watch Countdown, you’ll need to use a VPN such as the top-rated ExpressVPN.
Simply sign up for ExpressVPN, download the app to your device, connect to a UK location, and off you go. You’ll have Countdown on your device in a matter of minutes.
Get ExpressVPN now by following the step by step guide at the top of the article.
Countdown will put your brain to the test, Anne Robinson is waiting for you.
