How to watch 'Crá' online from anywhere — stream Irish-language crime drama
Garda Conall is framed for the murder of his mother and forbidden from working the case
When the body of Sabine Ó Súilleabháin is discovered in a remote Donegal bog, 15 years after she went missing, the local community welcomes investigators with an impenetrable wall of silence. Floundering, their suspicions turn towards one of their own, Sabine's "psychopathic" son Conall (Dónall Ó Héalai), who's forbidden from working the case. However, he might have a way around that.
Here's how to watch "Crá" online from anywhere with a VPN — and potentially for FREE.
"Crá" airs with English subtitles on BBC Four on Saturdays, at 9 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. GMT. It is also available to stream on BBC iPlayer, both live and on-demand.
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The Irish show joins Gaelic-language drama "An t-Eilean/The Island" in the BBC's stable of minority-language crime thrillers.
Ciara-Kate (Hannah Brady), a cut-throat young journalist looking to make a name for herself, soon finds that people who weren't prepared to speak to investigators are willing to dish the dirt on a true-crime podcast. It's a vulgar means of getting to the truth, but as the prime suspect, Conall has little choice but to throw his full weight behind Ciara-Kate.
One contribution provokes another and so on, and the discovery of a number of skeletons provides encouragement that Ciara-Kate and Conall are on the right track, but even so, will the Gardaí take their findings seriously? Somebody has to break.
A six-part Gaelic noir written by Doireann Ní Chorragáin and Richie Conroy, read on to find out how to watch "Crá" online, on TV and from anywhere.
How to watch "Crá" for free in the U.K.
"Crá" premiered on BBC Four on Saturday, January 11. Episodes air at 9 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. GMT each week.
However, all six episodes are already available to stream for FREE on BBC iPlayer.
You don't have to miss out if you a Brit traveling abroad because you can unblock BBC iPlayer with a VPN. We'll show you how to do that below...
How to watch 'Crá' from abroad
Thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network), "Crá" 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.
There's a good reason you've heard of NordVPN. We specialize in testing and reviewing VPN services and NordVPN is the one we rate best. It's outstanding at unblocking streaming services, it's fast and it has top-level security features too. With over 5,000 servers, across 60 countries, and at a great price too, it's easy to recommend.
Using a VPN is incredibly simple, just follow these steps.
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 in the U.S. and want to view your usual U.K. service, you'd select U.K. from the list.
3. Sit back and watch the show. Head to BBC iPlayer to watch "Crá" episodes online and on demand.
How to watch 'Crá' around the world
Can I watch 'Crá' online in the U.S.?
There are currently no plans to air "Crá" in the U.S. However, if you're a Brit in the States for work or on vacation you can catch the show for free by using a VPN, such as NordVPN, choosing U.K. from the list and logging onto BBC iPlayer.
Can I watch 'Crá' online in Canada?
We're still waiting on an announcement about "Crá" in Canada. If you're a Brit currently visiting Canada, simply download a VPN, such as NordVPN, to unblock your preferred streaming service from anywhere in the world.
Can I watch 'Crá' online in Australia?
There's no confirmed broadcast slot for "Crá" in Australia just yet. For the time being, Brits abroad can tune in by using a VPN, such as NordVPN.
Watch 'Crá' online in the U.K.
Viewers in the U.K. can watch "Crá" with English subtitles on BBC Four on Saturdays, with episodes airing at 9 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. GMT.
All six episodes, however, are currently available to stream for FREE on BBC iPlayer.
If you're not in the U.K., you can still catch the show by using one of the best VPN services, such as NordVPN.
'Crá' trailer
'Crá' cast
- Alex Murphy as Barry Roache
- Dónall Ó Héalai as Conall Ó Súilleabháin
- Hannah Brady as Ciara-Kate
- Roisin Murphy as Annemarie
- Barry McGovern as Art Ó Súilleabháin
- Tara Breathnach as Cigire Patsy Sweeney
- Caoimhe Farren as Ceannfort Sorcha Conlon
- Alan Mahon as Bleachtaire Cathal Keogh
- Niall Mac Eachmharcaigh as Ray
What else can I watch on BBC iPlayer?
Lots – including "Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl", "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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