"The Jennings vs Alzheimer's" documentary tells the story of a school teacher who refused to accept that the number of her family members suffering from early-onset Alzheimer's could possibly be a coincidence – culminating in one of the biggest medical breakthroughs in years.
Here's how to watch "The Jennings vs Alzheimer's" from anywhere with a VPN — and potentially for free.
"The Jennings vs Alzheimer's" is on Monday, May 13 on BBC Two at 9.p.m. BST (4 p.m. ET/ 1 p.m. PT) and will available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
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Meet the Jennings, the first family in the world to be diagnosed with hereditary, early-onset Alzheimer’s - a discovery which many think will be the key to unlocking a cure at last.
Despite widespread belief that Alzheimer’s had no familial link, throughout the 1980s Carol Jennings lobbied doctors, urging them to explore a hunch that her father and his four siblings’ diagnoses were linked.
Years later, Carol’s fears were confirmed and a mutant gene for early-onset dementia was discovered within her family, which would ultimately shape their future.
This meant that Carol had a 50:50 chance of inheriting the condition, and if she did, her two children, John and Emily, would face the same risk. Carol chose not to test for the disease, but as she entered her 50s her health began to deteriorate.
The Jennings vs Alzheimer’s meets the Midlands family at a profound moment in the world’s understanding of the disease. After years of set-backs, two new drugs that slow the decline of Alzheimer’s are set to be licenced in the UK.
Emily and John now face an agonising choice about whether they should take the test to find out if they too carry the gene.
Below we'll show you how to watch "The Jennings vs Alzheimer's" from anywhere.
"The Jennings vs Alzheimer's" for free
Watch 'The Jennings vs Alzheimer's' from abroad
Thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network), "The Jennings vs Alzheimer's" 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.
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 away from the U.K. 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 "The Jennings vs Alzheimer's."
Can I watch 'The Jennings vs Alzheimer's' in the U.S.?
There are currently no plans to air "The Jennings vs Alzheimer's" in the U.S. but if you are 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 selecting BBC iPlayer.
How to watch 'The Jennings vs Alzheimer's' in the U.K.
If you live in the U.K. then you can catch "The Jennings vs Alzheimer's" on Monday, May 13 on BBC2 at 9.p.m BST. It also streams free on BBC iPlayer from the same day. You'll need a valid TV licence, naturally.
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.
Can I watch 'The Jennings vs Alzheimer's' in the Canada?
As with the U.S. there are currently no plans to air "The Jennings vs Alzheimer's" in Canada but if you are a Brit in the Great White North for work or on vacation you can catch the show by using a VPN such as NordVPN.
Can I watch 'The Jennings vs Alzheimer's' in the Australia?
There are currently no plans to air "The Jennings vs Alzheimer's" in Australia right now but if you are a Brit working or on vacation Down Under you can catch the show by using a VPN such as NordVPN.
Can I watch 'The Jennings vs Alzheimer's' in the New Zealand?
There are currently no plans to air "The Jennings vs Alzheimer's" in New Zealand but if you are a Brit currently there for work or vacation you can catch the show by using a VPN such as NordVPN.
'The Jennings vs Alzheimer's' FAQ
What is 'The Jennings vs Alzheimers'?
New 59-minute documentary "The Jennings vs Alzheimers" is about the discover of "a mutant gene causing Alzheimer’s in the Jennings family." The revaltion "leads scientists on a journey to develop a cure and leaves family members with a terrible dilemma".
According to BBC Two, "The Jennings are the first family in the world to be diagnosed with hereditary, early onset Alzheimer’s, a discovery which many think will be the key to finally unlocking a cure."
What else can I watch on BBC iPlayer?
Lots – including "I Kissed a Girl", "Kurt Cobain: Moments That Shook Music", "The Assembly", "This Town", "The Space Shuttle That Fell to Earth", "The Reckoning", "Navalny" and "The Stones and Brian Jones".
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