How to watch 'The Scarecrow's Wedding' on BBC iPlayer (it's FREE)

Date:
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 10:10:00 +0000

Description:
Betty OBarley and Harry OHays big day gets the BBC Christmas special
treatment heres how to watch it for free wherever you are

FULL STORY ======================================================================Watch The Scarecrows' Wedding for free on BBC (UK restricted) Outside the UK? Use NordVPN to unblock the BBC The Scarecrows' Wedding premieres on BBC One & BBC iPlayer on 25 December 3:10pm GMT / 10:10am ET

The Scarecrows Wedding is the BBCs brand-new animated Christmas special
based on Julia Donaldson and Axel Schefflers beloved picture book, adapted by Magic Light Pictures. Narrated by Sophie Okonedo and starring Jessie Buckley, Domhnall Gleeson and Rob Brydon, its a charming half-hour tale of love, loyalty and a wedding to remember perfect festive viewing for families.

Want to stream it for free? Heres how to watch The Scarecrows Wedding on BBC iPlayer from anywhere with a VPN. How to watch The Scarecrows Wedding for
free on BBC iPlayer

The BBCs online streaming service, BBC iPlayer , is offering The Scarecrows Wedding for freethe special will be available on demand after it airs.

The Scarecrows Wedding premieres on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Christmas Day at 3:10pm GMT.

How to watch BBC iPlayer: You can stream via the BBC website or the BBC iPlayer app (iOS / Android). To watch, sign up with your email, date of
birth, and a UK postcode (e.g. SE1 7PB), and confirm you have a UK TV licence.

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BBC iPlayer streams The Scarecrows Wedding free for viewers in the UK.

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It's very simple to use a VPN to watch The Scarecrows Wedding on BBC iPlayer.

1. Install the VPN of your choice . As we've said, NordVPN is our favourite.

2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're visiting the US and want to watch your free BBC iPlayer stream, you'd select 'United Kingdom'.

3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to BBC iPlayer , sign in, and watch The Scarecrows Wedding for free. The Scarecrows Wedding: FAQ

When does The Scarecrows Wedding air on TV? Christmas Day (Wednesday, December 25, 2025) at 3:10pm on BBC One in the UK.

Will it be on BBC iPlayer, and is it free? Yes. It streams live during the broadcast and will be available on demand on BBC iPlayer in the UK for free after the broadcast.

Do I need a TV licence to watch on iPlayer? In the UK, you are required to have a TV licence to watch BBC iPlayer content live or on demand.

Can I watch it outside the UK? BBC iPlayer is geo-restricted to the UK. If you are abroad, you may be able to access iPlayer with a VPN. Availability
may also follow later via local platforms as rights are sold internationally.

How long is it? It is a single, 30-minute special, not a series

Who is in the voice cast? Sophie Okonedo narrates, with Jessie Buckley as Betty OBarley, Domhnall Gleeson as Harry OHay, and Rob Brydon as Reginald Rake.

Who made it? It is produced by Magic Light Pictures for the BBC and adapted from the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

Is there a confirmed US, Canada or Australia platform? No official simultaneous release has been announced for those regions. The special may arrive later via local streaming services or digital purchase once international distribution is confirmed. What devices is BBC iPlayer
available on?

You can use BBC iPlayer on all of the following devices and platforms:

Amazon Fire (Tablets, Cube, Stick, TVs)
Android TV (please note: some models arent supported)
Android (Mobile & Tablet) - Android 7.0 and above
Apple TV (tvOS 14 or later)
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Samsung Smart TVs (2017 and above - 2016 models only offer on demand TV)
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Virgin Media (360, Stream, TiVo)
YouView (BT, Humax, Sony, TalkTalk)
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