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How to watch ‘Professor T’ season 4 online – stream crime drama for free from anywhere

Dr. Helena Goldberg (played by Juliette Stevenson), Professor Jasper Tempest (Ben Miller) and Adelaide Tempest (Frances de la Tour) star in "Professor T" season 4.

"Professor T" season 4 takes up as Professor Jasper Tempest (played by Ben Miller) struggles to come to terms with *SEASON 3 SPOILER ALERT* the death of DS Lisa Donckers (Emma Naomi) in the line of duty six months earlier. Will the Cambridge University criminologist be able to help the police tackle a new crime wave?

Traveling outside the U.S.? Don't miss the show back home. Simply download a VPN to stream the show from anywhere. We recommend NordVPN.

'Professor T' season 4 - Date, TV Channel, start time

"Professor T" season 4 premieres in the U.S. on PBS on Sunday, August 24 at 8:00 p.m. ET. and available to watch on PBS Passport now.
• FREE STREAM — PBS (U.S)

• U.S. — PBS/ Britbox (date tbc)

• U.K. — ITV (date tbc)

• Canada — PBS Masterpiece  (now) / Britbox (date tbc)

• Australia — Britbox (date tbc)
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One thing is for certain, outside events and his academic responsibilities won't wait for the Prof to process his grief. As the bodies pile-up and his lecturers become even more intense than usual, he takes up a surprising musical hobby. Of course he does.

Elsewhere, the personal lives of Adelaide (Frances de la Tour), Zelda (Zoe Wanamaker) and Dr. Helena Goldberg (Juliet Stevenson) appear to be in a state of flux with Jasper in prime position to reflect upon the latter's situation. 

Read our guide below for how to watch "Professor T" season 4 online now, live and on-demand through PBS.org.

How to watch 'Professor T' season 4 for FREE in the U.S.

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"Professor T" season 4 lands in the U.S. on PBS on Sunday, August 24 at 8 p.m. ET and is currently available on PBS Passport, PBS Masterpiece Channel and the PBS app which are paid services. It will also available on Britbox (date tbc). 

Don’t have cable? Stream your local PBS channel through the PBS website and app.

Not in the U.S. when "Professor T" season 4 airs on PBS? Don't worry — as we explain below, you can watch it live or on-demand when you download a VPN. We recommend NordVPN.

How to VPN "Professor T" season 4 from anywhere

Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching "Professor T" season 4 on PBS? Luckily, you can still watch the show online 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 you are in the world. So it’s ideal for viewers who may travel a lot and don't want to miss their favorite shows.

Our favourite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market – and you can find out why in our NordVPN review.

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.K. and want to view your usual U.S. service, you'd select U.S. from the list.

3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Head to PBS and stream "Professor T" season 4 online

How to watch 'Professor T' season 4 online in Canada

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In Canada, "Professor T" season 4 is available on PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel (via Amazon Prime) and PBS Passport.

For extended access to PBS content, consider getting PBS Passport. That’ll provide access to a range of the network’s channels, like PBS Life and PBS Masterpiece. Membership costs a suggested donation of CA$5 per month, although prices will alter depending on your local station.

Currently away from Canada? Download a VPN and connect to the services you enjoy free-of-charge back home, without having to register for any additional subscriptions. We recommend NordVPN.

Can I watch 'Professor T' season 4 online in the U.K?

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There is no release date in the U.K. for "Professor T" season 4, but it will definitely be on ITVX VERY SOON. And for FREE. Come back here to find out when...

The previous three seasons are also available to catch here.

However, if you’re an American or Canadian citizen in the U.K. right now and the suspense is killing you, a VPN will allow you to stream "Professor T" season 4 online by unblocking the free PBS website. We recommend NordVPN.

How to watch 'Professor T" season 4 in Australia

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As with the U.K., "Professor T" season 4 is coming to Australia but at the time of writing we have no confirmation about where or when. However, previous seasons have appeared on Britbox so that is by far the most likely destination. Come back here for more details very soon...

Out of the country? Connect to your home streaming services when you download a VPN and watch TV shows, films and documentaries no matter where you are in the world. We recommend NordVPN.

'Professor T' season 4 - Need to Know

'Professor T' season 4  - Cast

  • Ben Miller as Professor Jasper Tempest
  • Barney White as DS Dan Winters
  • Sunetra Sarker as DCI Maiya Goswami
  • Frances de la Tour as Adelaide Tempest
  • Juliet Stevenson as Dr. Helena Goldberg
  • Zoe Wanamaker as Zelda Radclyffe (Adelaide's sister and Jasper's aunt)
  • Rhian Blundell as DS Chloe Highsmith
  • Sarah Woodward as Ingrid Snares

'Professor T' season 4  - Episode guide

Season 04 Episode 01: "Overboard" - Since Lisa’s death, Jasper is unable to face police work while Dan’s throwing himself into long hours at work. With Adelaide traveling the world, her sister Zelda (an old flame of the Dean’s) arrives to look after her home. Maiya hires a new DC, Chloe Highsmith, and with Dan, they tackle a tricky case involving the disappearance of a young woman on a boat. Jasper is forced to get involved too. (Sunday, August 24)

S10 E02: "September Gardens" - A death at the university plunges Geordie and Alphy into a world of academic adversaries, while Alphy faces a romantic complication. (Sunday, Aug 31)

S10 E03: "The Inspection" - When a school inspector is found murdered in his home with a number of items stolen, the team assume it's linked to the local burglaries going on and know they need to catch the culprit. Ms. Snares spots similarities between Jasper and the Dean and starts to wonder if they're related, and Helena finds herself ruffled when she learns Jasper is getting additional help in the form of drum therapy. (Sunday, Sept 7)

S10 E04: "You Can't Kill Me" - When an actress is stabbed on stage and the director’s daughter is also attacked, the team jump to investigate but Chloe gets herself into trouble by overstepping her mark with the daughter. Helena also knows the family involved in the case, so Jasper reaches out to her for help and we see Helena open up to Jasper about her personal life. The Dean and Zelda share a moment but the Dean pulls away. (Sunday, Sept 14)

S10 E05: "The Pefect Murder" - Adelaide’s painting is vandalized and the gallery owner is killed; but Jasper is distracted from the case after learning about Ms. Snares’ DNA test. Jasper agonizes over opening the results. In light of the news, the men come together and the Dean tells Jasper about his feelings for Zelda. The Dean races to stop her getting engaged and proposes himself. (Sunday, Sept 21)

S10 E06: "The Warrior Gene" - In the lead-up to Zelda’s wedding, Jasper is wrestling with his feelings for Helena. Dan becomes obsessed by a dying man’s final words, but Maiya worries it’s about Dan’s grief over Lisa. Zelda has doubts about the wedding but Jasper’s advice makes him realize his feelings for Helena. Ms. Snares takes Jasper to Collins’ lecture on the warrior gene and Jasper is intrigued by something he says. (Sunday, Sept 28)

'Professor T' season 4 - Official Trailer

'Professor T' season 4 - FAQ

Will there be a season 5 of "Professor T"?

There will and with that season confirmed, the U.K. version of the show becomes the longest-running adaptation internationally. It ran for three seasons in Belgium, four in Germany but with fewer episodes. By the end of Season 5, the U.K. version will have aired 30 episodes.

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