What's available

Channel 4's streaming service, known as My4 (part of the broader Channel 4 platform), is geo-restricted to the UK. If you're in Sweden, you'll find that direct access is blocked. However, with the right tools, you can unlock a strong library of British content including:

  • Taskmaster — all series of the beloved comedy panel show
  • Derry Girls — the critically acclaimed Northern Irish sitcom
  • Gogglebox — the long-running reality series
  • The IT Crowd — classic British comedy available on demand
  • Hollyoaks — ongoing soap opera with decades of back catalogue
  • 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown — popular comedy panel show
  • Dispatches — investigative documentary series

What you're missing

Without a UK connection, you're locked out of practically everything Channel 4 offers. Some of the most notable titles unavailable to you in Sweden include:

  • Frasier (classic episodes) — available on UK Channel 4 but not in Sweden
  • Brooklyn Nine-Nine — licensed for Channel 4 in the UK only
  • Arrested Development — select seasons available in the UK library
  • Come Dine With Me — full archive inaccessible outside the UK
  • Big Brother archive content — exclusively unlocked for UK viewers

How to access other regions

To watch Channel 4 from Sweden, you need a VPN that can reliably bypass geographic restrictions. Connect your VPN to a UK server, then visit channel4.com or open the My4 app. The site will detect a UK IP address and grant you full access.

We recommend NordVPN as your first choice. It offers fast UK servers, strong privacy features, and consistent performance with streaming platforms. Simply install NordVPN, select a United Kingdom server, and you're ready to stream.

Pricing

Channel 4 streaming is free with ads in the UK. A premium ad-free tier, Channel 4+, costs £3.99 per month. Prices are listed in GBP, so Swedish viewers using a VPN should expect to pay in British pounds — roughly 55–60 SEK per month at current exchange rates for the premium tier.

Our recommendation

If you're in Sweden and want access to Channel 4's full library — from Taskmaster marathons to Derry Girls and beyond — grabbing NordVPN is the most straightforward solution. The free ad-supported tier means you only pay for the VPN itself, making this one of the best-value streaming setups available. Connect to a UK server, create a free Channel 4 account, and you're watching within minutes.