How To Watch Towards Zero Online
Premieres: Sunday, March 2 at 9pm GMT |
New Episodes: weekly at the same time |
Channel: BBC One |
Free Stream: Stream all episodes now on BBC iPlayer (UK) |
International Stream: BritBox (April 16) |
Watch anywhere: Stream from anywhere with NordVPN |
Watch Towards Zero: Synopsis
A fraught family gathering leads to death on the Jurassic Coast in this star-studded BBC whodunnit, the latest adaptation of the perennially popular work of Agatha Christie, a.k.a. the “Queen of Crime.” Oscar-winner Anjelica Huston heads up a sterling cast of suspicious individuals in this psychologically incisive miniseries, and you can now stream all three episodes for free on BBC iPlayer. Simply read our guide below for how to watch Towards Zero online from anywhere with a VPN.
There’s clearly a deep human fascination with people who kill and the circumstances that bring them to that irrevocable moment when they, say, push their wealthy spouse down the stairs. Dame Agatha Christie’s chronicles of crime have sold in their billions, despite being decades old, and the BBC’s adaptations continue to attract huge numbers, suggesting an insatiable appetite for her fiendishly plotted tales. Towards Zero (1944) is the eighth Christie novel brought to the small screen by producers James Pritchard and Damien Timmer, following on from the huge success of Murder is Easy in 2023.
Now BAFTA-nominated writer Rachel Bennette (Zadie Smith’s NW, World on Fire) has invited viewers to spend a killer summer at Gull’s Point on England’s stunning south coast, where the strained dynamics of the bedbound Lady Tressilian (Academy Award-winner Houston) and her dysfunctional family will be compellingly exposed. Because when her relatives descend on the property – including her scandalised nephew Neville (Oliver Jackson-Cohen), his ex-wife Audrey (Ella Lily Hyland), and his latest squeeze Kay (Mimi Keene) – a tinder box of tensions is ignited that inevitably ends in murder.
Also starring Clarke Peters (Treme, The Wire) as family lawyer Mr Treeves, and Emmy-winner Matthew Rhys (The Americans) as the damaged Detective Leach, Towards Zero promises to be a psychologically fascinating drama that is equal parts “Whodunnit” and “Whydunnit.” As series writer Bennette said, “These are among the richest and most complex of Christie's characters […]. It has been thrilling to bring them all to life in this disturbing tale of truth and lies, love and hate, a story which unfolds amidst the dark, cinematic glamour of the 1930s, yet feels startlingly of our time.”
Here's how to watch Towards Zero online in its entirety on BBC iPlayer – and from anywhere in the world.
How to watch Towards Zero online in the UK for free on BBC iPlayer
The BBC is serving up another dose of detective drama. UK viewers can watch Towards Zero on BBC One every Sunday at 9pm GMT. The three-episode special premiered on March 2, with its penultimate episode airing on March 9 and the final episode on March 16. Don't want to wait? All three installments of Towards Zero are now available to stream back to back on BBC iPlayer. No need to wait to find out whodunnit!
BBC iPlayer, the BBC’s online platform, is 100% free to use. Simply go ahead and sign-up for a BBC iPlayer account. All you need is an email address, a UK postcode (e.g. W12 7FA), and a valid TV licence.
Abroad? Use a VPN using the instructions below to access BBC iPlayer like you would at home.
How to watch Towards Zero online from anywhere
If you're a UK citizen on vacation or working overseas, you can still watch Towards Zero online just as you would at home.
While services like BBC iPlayer block access from IP addresses outside of the UK, there's a handy piece of software called a VPN that can change your IP address, allowing you to watch UK TV online by making it look like you're accessing streaming services from any country in the world.
For example, UK citizens overseas can subscribe to a VPN, join a UK-based server and access their subscription from anywhere in the world, just like they would back home.
Step-by-step of using a VPN to unblock:
1. Choose your ideal VPN and install – our go-to recommendation for unblocking is NordVPN.
2. Connect to a server - for BBC iPlayer, for example, you'll want to connect to a server based in the UK
3. Go to the live stream you wish to access - for Towards Zero, head to BBC iPlayer
How to watch Towards Zero online in the US
This is one mystery that has now been solved! Towards Zero, the BBC’s latest Agatha Christie adaptation, is confirmed to be arriving on BritBox in the US on April 16, with new episodes arriving weekly for its short and sweet 3-episode run.
When it does arrive, simply sign up to BritBox. You can purchase a monthly plan for $8.99 per month, although new users can first try out its 7-day free trial offer. And, if you’d like to make some savings, the service’s annual plan is charged at $89.99 a year – that’s 12 months of membership for the price of only 10 months.
A Brit wanting to watch Towards Zero on BBC iPlayer while abroad? Use a VPN to port yourself back.
Can I watch Towards Zero online in Canada?
Like the US release, Towards Zero will arrive on BritBox in Canada, and it's likely to be concurrent with its neighbors release too on April 16.
New to BritBox? There’s a 7-day free trial to entice you, after which you can opt between a monthly sub (CA$10.99) or make a saving and pay $109.99 for an entire year’s access. You’ll find BritBox compatible with a whole range of devices, including Apple TV, Roku and Fire TV devices, and iOS and Android-supported tablets and phones.
Out of the country? Simply download a VPN and connect to BBC iPlayer like you would back home, regardless of where you’re currently located.
Can I watch Towards Zero online in Australia?
Hoping to watch Towards Zero online in Australia? Much like across America, it looks like the international release will be April 16 on BritBox, with those Down Under able to watch Towards Zero then.
NB: If you’re away from home and want to connect to your preferred streaming platform, purchase a VPN. That way you can watch Towards Zero online from wherever you happen to be.
Towards Zero Trailer
Towards Zero Release Schedule
This Anjelica Houston-starring Whodunnit is airing weekly every Sunday on BBC One, as per the below schedule. For those in need of a binge-watch, however, BBC iPlayer is the place to go, with all three episodes now available to stream following its premiere on March 2. Towards Zero gets its international release on BritBox on April 16.
Towards Zero: Episode 1 – Sunday, March 2
After a scandalous divorce, a tennis star, his ex-wife, and a volatile mix of guests converge on a coastal estate, where a troubled detective wrestles with his own despair.
Towards Zero: Episode 2 – Sunday, March 9
After an explosive night, a shocking murder is discovered at the estate, and Detective Leach must find his purpose again if he is to uproot the dark secrets of Gull's Point.
Towards Zero: Episode 3 – Sunday, March 16
When the killer strikes again, Detective Leach is drawn into a toxic maze of deceit and dysfunction and must rediscover his deepest copper's instincts if he is to find the truth.
- Towards Zero: Episode 1 – Sunday, March 2
- Towards Zero: Episode 2 – Sunday, March 9
- Towards Zero: Episode 3 – Sunday, March 16
Who Is In The Cast Of Towards Zero?
- Anjelica Huston as Lady Tressilian
- Oliver Jackson-Cohen as Neville Strange
- Ella Lily Hyland as Audrey Strange
- Mimi Keene as Kay Elliott-Strange
- Jackie Clune as Mrs Barrett
- Grace Doherty as Sylvia
- Jack Farthing as Thomas Royde
- Clarke Peters as Mr Treves
- Matthew Rhys as Inspector Leach
- Anjana Vasan as Mary Aldin
- Alexander Cobb as DS Miller
- Khalil Ben Gharbia as Louis Morel
- Adam Hugill as Mac
How Many Episodes Of Towards Zero Are There?
Rachel Bennette has adapted Agatha Christie’s acclaimed 1944 novel into a three-part TV series. Each episode of the miniseries is about one-hour long.
Where Was Towards Zero Filmed?
Curious about the filming locations used in Towards Zero? The filming of the latest BBC Agatha Christie adaptation predominantly took place in Devon, which is situated in the South West of England. Paying homage to the author, the exterior of Burgh Island Hotel was used and is said to be where Christie wrote some of her most famous titles, including Poirot novel, Evil Under the Sun.
Moving away from Devon, Bath (home of many a Bridgerton scene as well as featuring in Timothée Chalamet's Wonka), also has a moment in the spotlight in Towards Zero. The Forum, an art deco theater in Bath, was used. Specifically, it's lobby.
There's also a lot of quintessential British beach scenes in Towards Zero. These sandy locations include Bantham beaches, as well as the Thurlestone cove.
For the main home where the drama (and ultimately murder) unfold, National Trust property Tyntesfield House was used, while Bristol locations including Goldney Hall, Frog Lane, and Bristol Cathedral also feature in the BBC adaptation.
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