What you need to know
Watch Play for Today series 2 on 5 in the UK. The first numbered broadcast, Wild, is listed for 25 September 2026 at 9:00 pm BST. Use 5’s live TV listing for the broadcast; on-demand availability is checked separately.
Where to watch in your country
Your region: United Kingdom. Confirmed viewing options are listed below.
United States, Canada, Australia: we haven’t confirmed a viewing option yet. This does not mean there is no broadcast. We’ll update this guide when an official listing is available.
Dates & start times
Times below include daylight saving. US, Canadian and Australian times use the cities shown; other regions have different local times.
| Session | At the event | UK | US · New York | Canada · Toronto | Australia · Sydney |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK — 5, WildOfficial source for UK — 5, Wild ↗ |
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Choose a country in IPVanish, connect, then open your streaming app. The service sees the VPN server’s IP location instead of your usual one. That can help you access location-dependent services where your subscription and the provider’s rules allow it, while encrypting traffic between your device and the VPN server.
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- Check your viewing option. Choose the broadcaster and plan for your event or title from the viewing options above.
- Install and sign in. Choose your IPVanish plan, then install the IPVanish app from your device’s app store and sign in. Our Android TV setup guide explains the steps for compatible TV boxes.
- Choose a location and connect. Select a server in the country you want to connect through. Wait until IPVanish confirms the connection.
- Open your streaming app. Sign in to the broadcaster separately and open the event or title. Your VPN subscription does not include a TV subscription, sports pass or pay-per-view purchase.
Watch the new Play for Today films on 5
Watch Play for Today series 2 on 5 in the UK. The first numbered broadcast, Wild, is listed for 25 September 2026 at 9:00 pm BST. Use 5’s live TV listing for the broadcast; on-demand availability is checked separately.
5 describes this outing as six new, standalone films. A broadcast listing does not by itself confirm when that film becomes available on demand.
- Open the official 5 title page and check its Next on listing for your chosen film.
- Use your TV’s 5 channel for the listed broadcast. For streaming, check that the specific film is available in the 5 app before signing in.
Find 5 on Google TV
Search for the app on your Google TV before subscribing. Availability depends on the app and device; these steps apply when its store page is available.
- Press the Assistant button on the remote, or choose Search on the home screen.
- Search for 5. If its app page appears, open it and select Install.
Find apps from the Apps tab
You can also browse the Apps tab rather than searching by name. Check the app details and any purchase screen before continuing.
- Open the Apps tab on the Google TV home screen and browse its categories.
- Select the app you want and follow the installation or purchase instructions.
Sources & verification
We use official sources and automated checks to prepare this guide. Availability and prices can change.
- www.paramount-mediahub.co.uk ↗Retrieved 24/09/2026
- corona.channel5.com ↗Retrieved 24/09/2026
- corona.channel5.com ↗Retrieved 24/09/2026
- support.google.com ↗Retrieved 24/09/2026
