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Best comfort shows to watch for free

Sometimes you just want to get cosy and veg out with your favourite comfort telly. From binge-worthy reality TV to top British comedy, here are a few top picks of comfort shows you can watch for free:

13/02/2023

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK

Watch on BBC iPlayer

With four amazing seasons to binge through on BBC iPlayer, watch the legendary RuPaul and stunning celebrity guests the iconic show as the UK’s most fabulous drag queens sashay down the runway to dazzle the judges.

Ghosts

Watch on BBC iPlayer

When a skint married couple inherits a crumbling old mansion, they’re determined to do it up and turn it into a hotel. Unfortunately, they find it teeming with needy ghosts. If this hilarious comedy from the Horrible Histories team isn’t a favourite comfort watch of yours yet, it will be soon.

All Creatures Great and Small

Watch on My5

Set in the late 1930s, All Creatures Great and Small is a wholesome drama following the adventures of a young country vet called James Herriot who moves to a small village in the Yorkshire Dales. In this heartwarming and funny series, we follow the lives, loves and animals of Darrowby village. Based on the books by James Alfred Wight, this is the ultimate comfort watch!

A Year on Planet Earth

Watch on ITVX

Narrated by Stephen Fry, this nature documentary series gives us a unique view of the natural world in stunning high definition. Travel around the world (without leaving your sofa) to see some of the earth’s most remarkable animals and natural phenomena.

Plebs

Watch on ITVX

Tune into all five seasons of this comedy sitcom set in ancient Rome as three Roman lads navigate the highs and lows of life in the big city.

Red Dwarf

Watch on UKTV Play

Cult sci-fi comedy Red Dwarf is available to stream in full (all 12 seasons!) on UKTV Play. Join Lister, Rimmer, Cat and Kryten as they fly through space, millions of years in the future.

Gogglebox

Watch on Channel 4, Fridays at 10pm

The nation’s favourite couch critics give their commentary on the week’s biggest, best and most-talked about telly. Who knew watching people watch TV on TV could be so fun?

Bangers & Cash

Watch on UKTV Play

The Mathewsons run an antique car auction house in Yorkshire. Every episode they’ll explore the unique story behind each vehicle, uncovering their surprising histories as they restore them to their former glory. Find out more about Bangers & Cash from the head of the family, Derek Mathewson, and watch every season now on UKTV Play!

The Office UK

Watch on BBC iPlayer

You can’t beat a classic. Ricky Gervais’ iconic British comedy set in a standard office in Slough explores the stories of weird, wonderful and bizarre characters, including the world’s worst boss, David Brent...

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

Watch on BBC iPlayer

We’re stepping back to the 90s for this one. Will Smith stars in the comedy sitcom as the West Philly local is sent to stay with his rich auntie and uncle in Bel-Air.