How to watch Michael McIntyre's The Wheel season 7 for free
The BBC game show returns with Kate Garraway, Jordan Banjo and Katherine Ryan among the celebrity experts. UK viewers can stream it free on BBC iPlayer, and a VPN can help fans abroad.
Key takeaways
- Michael McIntyre's The Wheel season 7 airs every Saturday at 8pm GMT, starting from 14 November.
- UK viewers can stream the show free on BBC iPlayer with a UK postcode account and a valid TV Licence.
- Celebrity experts this series include Kate Garraway, Jordan Banjo, Katherine Ryan, Michael Ball and Josh Widdicombe.
- Travellers abroad can use a VPN to access their usual UK services, provided the terms of service allow it.
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What is happening
Michael McIntyre's The Wheel is back for season 7, according to TechRadar. The BBC game show puts contestants under pressure as they face an unpredictable spinning wheel, with help from McIntyre and a rotating panel of celebrity experts.
The new series began airing on Saturday 14 November at 8pm GMT, with new episodes following every Saturday. Kate Garraway, Jordan Banjo and Katherine Ryan are among the famous faces joining the fun in week one.
How to watch for free in the UK
UK viewers can watch the show for free on BBC iPlayer, where it is available now. To do so, you need an account registered with a UK postcode and a valid TV Licence.
The show also airs on broadcast television every Saturday at 8pm GMT, so fans can tune in live or catch up on the streaming service afterwards.
Watching from abroad
Anyone travelling outside the UK can use a VPN, a service that routes your internet connection through another country, to access their usual UK streaming services from anywhere. TechRadar notes this works provided the terms of service allow it.
A VPN is only useful for people who already have a legitimate UK account and TV Licence. It is not a way to get around those requirements.
Who joins the wheel this series
Each week McIntyre brings in a handful of celebrity experts to help answer questions. Week one features Garraway, Banjo and Ryan, alongside singer Michael Ball, dancer Perri Kiely, YouTuber Matt Morsia, comedian Harriet Kemsley and cricketer Isa Guha.
Why it matters
The Wheel remains one of the BBC's most popular entertainment formats, and a free streaming option makes it easy for quiz fans to follow along at home. For UK licence fee payers, iPlayer offers the whole series without extra cost.
For fans overseas, the VPN route means they do not have to miss the new episodes while away, as long as they stick to the platform's terms.
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