- Watch The Scarecrow Wedding free on BBC (restricted to UK)
- Outside the UK? Use NordVPN to unblock BBC
- The Scarecrow Wedding premieres on BBC One & BBC iPlayer December 25 — 3:10 p.m. GMT / 10:10 a.m. ET
The Scarecrow Wedding is the all-new BBC animated Christmas special based on the beloved picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, adapted by Magic Light Pictures. Narrated by Sophie Okonedo and starring Jessie Buckley, Domhnall Gleeson and Rob Brydon, it’s a charming half-hour story about love, loyalty and an unforgettable marriage — perfect festive viewing for families.
Want to stream it for free? Here’s how to watch The Scarecrows’ Wedding on BBC iPlayer from anywhere with a VPN.
How to watch The Scarecrows’ Wedding for free on BBC iPlayer
The BBC’s online streaming service, BBC iPlayerpropose The Scarecrow Wedding for free – the special will be available on demand after it airs.
How to watch The Scarecrows’ Wedding on BBC iPlayer from anywhere
BBC iPlayer flow The Scarecrow Wedding free to viewers in the UK.
If you’re traveling or living abroad, you’ll need a VPN to securely change your location and access your usual UK apps, including BBC iPlayer.
There are many VPNs, but NordVPN is the one you can rely on to unblock BBC iPlayer and watch from anywhere in the world.
It’s very easy to use a VPN to watch The Scarecrow Wedding on BBC iPlayer.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you want to connect to in the VPN app. For example, if you are visiting the United States and want to watch your free BBC iPlayer stream, you would select “UK”.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to BBC iPlayerlog in and watch The Scarecrow Wedding for free.
The Scarecrow Wedding: FAQ
When is Scarecrow’s Wedding on TV? Christmas Day (Wednesday December 25, 2025) at 3:10 p.m. on BBC One in the United Kingdom.
Will it be on BBC iPlayer and is it free? Yes. It is broadcast live during the broadcast and will be available for free on demand on BBC iPlayer in the UK after the broadcast.
Do I need a TV license to watch on iPlayer? In the UK, you need a TV license to watch BBC iPlayer content live or on demand.
Can I watch it outside the UK? BBC iPlayer is geo-restricted to the UK. If you’re abroad, you may be able to access iPlayer with a VPN. Availability may also follow later via local platforms as rights are sold internationally.
How long does it last? This is a one-off 30 minute special, not a series
Who is in the voice cast? Sophie Okonedo narrates, with Jessie Buckley as Betty O’Barley, Domhnall Gleeson as Harry O’Hay and Rob Brydon as Reginald Rake.
Who did it? It is produced by Magic Light Pictures for the BBC and adapted from the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
Is there a confirmed platform in the US, Canada or Australia? No official simultaneous release has been announced for these regions. The special could arrive later via local streaming services or via digital purchase once international distribution is confirmed.
What devices is BBC iPlayer available on?
You can use BBC iPlayer on all of the following devices and platforms:
Amazon fire (Tablets, Cube, Stick, TV)
Android Television (note: some models are not supported)
Android (Mobile and tablet) – Android 7.0 and above
Apple TV (tvOS 14 or later)
Google TV
Freely
Free satellite (note: some models are not supported)
Free reading (TVs and decoders)
iOS (iPhone and iPad) – iOS 14 and above
LG Smart TVs (2016-2024)
NOW Smart Sticks and Boxes (minimum firmware v11.5.0)
PlayStation (PS4 and PS5)
Roku (Stick and Roku-OS powered TVs, minimum firmware v11.5.0)
Samsung Smart TVs (2017 and up – 2016 models only offer On Demand TV)
Sky Q, Sky Glass and Sky Stream
Blank media (360, Stream, TiVo)
YouSee (BT, Humax, Sony, TalkTalk)
Xbox (A, X series, S series)
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