What's available

If you're in Germany and trying to watch Channel 4's streaming platform, All 4, you'll find a limited but functional library. The geo-restricted version available in Germany includes a selection of older Channel 4 catalogue titles and some international acquisitions. You can typically access shows like Hollyoaks, selected seasons of The IT Crowd, and some documentary series such as 24 Hours in A&E. A handful of Channel 4 Films are also available, including older British independent productions.

What you're missing

Compared to the full UK library on All 4, viewers in Germany miss out on a significant portion of the best content. Key titles blocked outside the UK include:

  • Taskmaster — the comedy panel show is UK-only on All 4
  • Gogglebox — unavailable in Germany
  • The Great British Bake Off — geo-restricted to UK viewers
  • Derry Girls — full series locked to UK access
  • Catastrophe — not accessible from German IP addresses
  • Live Channel 4 broadcasting and new simulcast content

How to access other regions

To unlock the full UK All 4 library from Germany, you need a VPN. A VPN masks your real IP address and replaces it with one from your chosen country, making All 4's servers believe you're browsing from the UK.

Steps to get started

  • Download and install a VPN — we recommend NordVPN as the most reliable option for streaming
  • Connect to a UK server — NordVPN has multiple fast UK server locations including London and Manchester
  • Open All 4 in your browser or app and enjoy the full UK catalogue

NordVPN consistently bypasses All 4's geo-blocks and offers fast enough speeds for HD streaming without buffering.

Pricing

All 4 itself is free with ads in the UK. NordVPN pricing starts at approximately €3.99 per month on a two-year plan, with shorter plans available at higher monthly rates. Pricing may vary depending on current promotions.

Our recommendation

If you're in Germany and want access to shows like Taskmaster, Derry Girls, or live Channel 4 content, the combination of All 4's free service and NordVPN's UK servers is genuinely excellent value. You get a world-class British streaming library for the cost of a VPN subscription alone.