How to watch 'A Storm Foretold' online: Stream the U.S. political doc from anywhere
A look behind the curtain at the contemporary Republican Party
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The full title of this astonishing political film is "A Storm Foretold: Roger Stone and Die" and that is, in part, a reference to threats received by the filmmaker Christoffer Guldbrandsen and the fact that, then 49, the stress of the project caused him to have a heart attack while on the phone trying to raise finance after Stone suddenly denied him access. You could call it a high stakes documentary.
Here's how to watch "A Storm Foretold" online from anywhere with a VPN — and potentially for free.
U.K. date and time: "A Storm Foretold" premieres in the U.K. on Tuesday, July 30 on BBC Four at 10 p.m. BST (5 p.m. ET/ 2 p.m. PT) and will be available shortly after broadcast on BBC iPlayer.
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"Jaw-dropping" and "no-holds-barred" are just two descriptions you will find alongside reviews of "A Storm Foretold: Roger Stone and Die". It was filmed in the three years up to the 2020 election, which Joe Biden won, and captured the subsequent storming of the U.S. Capitol on January 6. During that time Stone granted access, pulled it when another documentary team approached him, and then agreed to co-operate once again.
Stone had been arrested on charges including witness tampering, obstruction of justice and making false statements to Congress as part of the investigation into election interference in 2016 but then President Trump moved to commute his 40-month sentence and eventually gave him a full pardon.
The filmmaker ultimately benefited indirectly from this political maneuvering in so much as it allowed him to finish his documentary. Below, we'll show you how to watch "A Storm Foretold" from anywhere.
Watch "A Storm Foretold" for free online
"A Storm Foretold" will premiere on BBC4 on Tuesday, 30 July and then stream free on BBC iPlayer shortly after broadcast (valid TV licence required).
You don't have to miss it if you a Brit exiled abroad because you can unblock BBC iPlayer with a VPN. We'll show you how to do that below...
Watch 'A Storm Foretold' from abroad
How to watch 'A Storm Foretold' from abroad
Thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network), "A Storm Foretold" should be available to Brits no matter where they are. The software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you find yourself. Our favorite is NordVPN.
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Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're a U.K. citizen away from home, you'd select U.K. from the list to watch while abroad.
3. Sit back and watch the show. Head to BBC iPlayer to stream "A Storm Foretold".
Can I watch 'A Storm Foretold' in the U.S.?
"A Storm Foretold" is available in the U.S. on Prime Video.
However, if you are a Brit in the States for work or on vacation you can catch the show FREE on BBCiPlayer from anywhere by using a VPN such as NordVPN.
How to watch 'A Storm Foretold' in the U.K.
If you live in the U.K. then you can catch "A Storm Foretold" on BBC Four on Tuesday, July 30 at 10 p.m. BST (5 p.m. ET/ 2 p.m. PT). It will also be available shortly after broadcast on BBC iPlayer. You'll need a valid TV licence, naturally.
If you're traveling away from the U.K., you can still catch the show by using one of the best VPN services, such as NordVPN.
Can I watch 'A Storm Foretold' in Canada?
As with the U.S., "A Storm Foretold" is available in Canada on Prime Video.
But, if you are a Brit in the Great White North for work or on vacation you can catch the show FREE on BBCiPlayer from anywhere by using a VPN such as NordVPN.
How to watch 'A Storm Foretold' in Australia
"A Storm Foretold" is available to stream now on Stan in Australia.
However, if If you are a Brit working Down Under or on vacation there without access to Stan you can always catch the show by using a VPN such as NordVPN and watch on BBC iPlayer.
How to watch 'A Storm Foretold' in New Zealand?
"A Storm Foretold" is available to stream now on DocPlay in New Zealand.
But, if you are a Brit working there on vacation without access to DocPlay you can always catch the show by using a VPN such as NordVPN and watch on BBC iPlayer.
'A Storm Foretold' cast list
Chistoffer Guldbrandsen – Self/ Narrator
Roger Stone – Self
Joe Biggs – Self
Kristin Davis – Self/ Comms Director
Jacob Engels – Self
Rep. Matt Gaetz – Self/ Florida Congressman
Alex Jones – Self
Enrique Tarrio – Self
Donald Trump – Self (archive footage)
'A Storm Foretold' FAQ
Has "A Storm Foretold" had any impact in the U.S.?
As Guldbrandsen was with Stone from 2018 through to the 2020 election, and beyond, he managed to capture many unguarded moments on film including Stone saying: “I really do suspect [the 2020 election] will still be up in the air [as final returns come in]. When that happens, the key thing to do is to claim victory. Possession is nine-tenths of the law.” Consequently, this footage was subpoenaed by the House committee investigating the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. It also established a connection between a key Trump ally (Stone) and Joe Biggs (leader of neo-fascist group Proud Boys).
What else can I watch on BBC iPlayer?
Lots – including "A Good Girl's Guide To Murder", "I Kissed a Girl", "The Assembly", "This Town", "The Space Shuttle That Fell to Earth", "The Reckoning", "Navalny" and "The Stones and Brian Jones"
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Bill Borrows is an award-winning journalist, feature writer and columnist (Times Magazine/ Guardian/ Telegraph/ Daily Mirror/ Mail On Sunday/ Radio Times), author (The Hurricane: The Turbulent Life and Times of Alex Higgins) and book editor. A frequent contributor on talkSPORT and talkRADIO, his areas of specialisation include sport, history, politics, TV and film. He doesn’t get much free time but does admit to an addiction to true crime podcasts, following Man City home and away, and a weakness for milk chocolate cookies