You can now watch gritty crime drama "Ar y Ffin" in English! Welsh and English versions of the six-part series were filmed back-to-back, with the latter newly released under the title "Mudtown". It sees Newport magistrate Claire Jones (Erin Richards) face the small-town consequences of putting the law before her community.
Here's how to watch "Mudtown" online from anywhere with a VPN.
The English-language version of "Mudtown" premieres on U&Alibi on Wednesday, August 20 in the U.K..
• English-language — U (U.K.)
• WATCH FREE (Welsh-language with English subtitles) — BBC iPlayer (U.K.)
• Watch anywhere — try NordVPN 100% risk free
In Wales and England, magistrates' courts deal with summary and either-way offences, from petty crimes like minor criminal damage up to theft, fraud, assault, possession of offensive weapons and supply of controlled drugs. The magistrates themselves, however, are volunteers — trained volunteers but volunteers nonetheless — from the local community, with the power to impose a maximum sentence of 12 months' imprisonment and an unlimited fine.
Moral dilemmas, therefore, are inevitable, and Claire finds herself in an uncomfortable bind when Ned Humphries (Finn Torkington), a childhood friend of her daughter Beca (Lauren Morais), has arson charges to face up to. He's got guilt written all over him, but sending him down will be like turning in a family member.
And if she wasn't under enough pressure, her daughter's now got involved with another of the local trouble-makers, Sonny Higgins (Lloyd Meredith). And the return of local criminal kingpin Saint Pete (Tom Cullen), Claire's old flame, serves as a reminder that her past hasn't always been squeaky clean either.
Read on as we explain how to watch "Mudtown" online from anywhere, including free options.
Watch 'Mudtown' from anywhere
If "Mudtown" isn't streaming where you are, that doesn't mean you have to miss out. With the right VPN (virtual private network), you can stream the crime drama from virtually anywhere.
We've tested many options, and the best VPN you can get right now is NordVPN. It offers impressive connection speeds and compatibility with most devices. You can try it risk-free for 30 days if you take advantage of NordVPN's no-quibble money-back guarantee.
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 visiting the U.S. and want to view a British service, you'd select a U.K. server from the location list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Head to your streaming service app — U, for example — and watch "Mudtown" online.
How to watch 'Mudtown' in the U.K.
Can I watch 'Mudtown' in the U.S.?
Unfortunately, "Mudtown" isn't appearing in any U.S. listings at the time of writing.
If you're a Brit currently across the pond you can catch the show for free by using a VPN, such as NordVPN.
Can I watch 'Mudtown' in Canada?
There's no confirmed broadcast slot for "Mudtown" in Canada just yet.
If you're a Brit in the Great White North for work or on vacation you can catch the show for free by using a VPN such as NordVPN.
Can I watch 'Mudtown' in Australia?
We're still waiting on an announcement about "Mudtown" in Australia.
Traveling abroad? You can use a streaming VPN to access your usual free streams — scroll up for how to do that. We recommend NordVPN.
What else can I watch on BBC iPlayer?
BBC iPlayer isn't just the home to "Mudtown". It has a whole host of other shows including British classics like "Gavin and Stacey", "The Great British Sewing Bee" and "Doctor Who".
It also has brand new shows like "Destination X" and "The Gone".
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