How to watch 'Mysteries From the Grave: Titanic' online and for free – RMS Titanic documentary

A computer generated image of the The Titanic sinking into the foaming water on the night of April 14, 1912 (iceberg not pictured) from the 'Mysteries From the Grave: Titanic'
(Image credit: Channel 5)

We've had the blockbuster movie and a musical, over 150 books and enough documentaries to, er, sink a ship but still our obsession with the RMS Titanic persists. "Mysteries From the Grave: Titanic", an 85-minute documentary, aims to decode remaining sets out to decode the ill-fated White Star Liner's remaining secrets.  

Below we explain how to watch "Mysteries From the Grave: Titanic" from anywhere with a VPN — and potentially for FREE!

Watch 'Mysteries From the Grave: Titanic': TV channel, free stream

"Mysteries From the Grave: Titanic" is streaming now in the U.S.; premieres 9 p.m. BST on Friday, September 20 in the U.K..
• FREE STREAM — Tubi (U.S.) / My5 (U.K.)
• Watch anywhere — try NordVPN risk-free

The Titanic disaster even has its own wiki fandom page which, when you consider that over 1500 people perished in the North Atlantic that night, doesn't seem appropriate. But it seems that the public cannot get enough information – new or repackaged – about the tragic event. This doc will find the usual audience but may also appeal to those coming to the story with only the basic facts. 

Amongst the usual vintage newsreel footage, computer reconstructions and photos of the ship's opulent interior, the doc also talks to family members of some of the passengers and unearths some interesting facts that are not widely known - such as, the haphazard manner in which the S.O.S flares were discharged (and their color) contributed to the SS Californian not recognizing a call for assistance.

Keep reading for all the details on where to watch "Mysteries From the Grave: Titanic" online from anywhere.

Watch 'Mysteries From the Grave: Titanic' for FREE

In North America, "Mysteries From the Grave: Titanic" has been streaming for FREE on Tubi since its release in 2022.

However, if you're abroad you can download a VPN such as NordVPN to watch your usual streaming service from anywhere.

Watch 'Mysteries From the Grave: Titanic' from abroad

Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching "Mysteries From the Grave: Titanic" on your usual subscription? Don't panic. 

You can still watch the show thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market:

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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 in the U.S. and want to view a U.K. service, you'd select a U.K. location from the server list.

3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to My5 and watch "Mysteries From the Grave: Titanic".

Where to watch 'Mysteries From the Grave: Titanic' around the world

Watch 'Mysteries From the Grave: Titanic' in the U.K.

One-off documentary "Mysteries From the Grave: Titanic" will be broadcast on free-to-air Channel 5 in the U.K. on Friday, September 20, 2024 at 9 p.m. BST. 

To stream "Mysteries From the Grave: Titanic" online you can use the network's own online streaming service called My5. It's a free platform for TV license holders, requiring only your name, date of birth and email address to register.

Not in the U.K. right now? Don't worry — you can watch from anywhere with one of the best VPN services. Read on and we'll explain how to watch "Mysteries From the Grave: Titanic" online using a VPN.

Can I watch 'Mysteries From the Grave: Titanic' in Australia?

The documentary "Mysteries From the Grave: Titanic" was removed from the SBS On Demand streaming service back in June 2024. 

However, if you're from a country where "Mysteries From the Grave: Titanic" is available and are Down Under right now, you can still watch your domestic stream by using a VPN.

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Bill Borrows

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