What's available

If you're in Portugal, you can access ITVX's free, ad-supported tier without any account restrictions. The available library includes a solid selection of British dramas, reality TV, and classic series. You can watch shows like Downton Abbey, Broadchurch, Cold Feet, and The Bay. Reality favourites such as I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! and older series of Love Island are also accessible. Some ITV News content and a range of older British films round out the free offering.

What you're missing

The ITVX library available in Portugal is significantly smaller than what UK viewers enjoy. You're missing out on a lot of premium and newly aired content, including:

  • The Tower — the acclaimed British crime thriller
  • Trigger Point — starring Vicky McClure
  • Live and catch-up episodes of Coronation Street and Emmerdale
  • ITVX Premium exclusives like A Spy Among Friends and No Return
  • Current series of Love Island airing in real time
  • BritBox content bundled within ITVX Premium for UK users

Essentially, the most talked-about new dramas and live broadcast content are blocked outside the UK.

How to access other regions

To unlock the full UK ITVX library from Portugal, you need a VPN. A VPN masks your real location and assigns you an IP address from another country. For ITVX, connect to a UK server — ideally London or Manchester. Once connected, visit ITVX and you'll be treated as a UK visitor with access to the complete catalogue.

Our primary recommendation is NordVPN. It consistently bypasses ITVX's geo-blocks, offers fast streaming speeds, and has a large selection of UK servers. Simply install the app, select a UK server, and start streaming.

Pricing

ITVX's free tier costs nothing — you just need to create an account. ITVX Premium, which removes ads and unlocks exclusive content, costs around £3.99 per month in the UK. Since billing is in GBP, Portuguese users may find their card charged an equivalent euro amount depending on their bank's exchange rate.

Our recommendation

If you're a fan of British television living in Portugal, ITVX is absolutely worth your time — but only with a VPN. The free tier gives you something, but you're missing the best new dramas and live soaps that make ITVX worthwhile. Pair a NordVPN UK connection with an ITVX Premium subscription and you'll have access to one of Britain's strongest streaming libraries at a very reasonable price.