BBC iPlayer
Like 4OD and ITV Player, iPlayer is an internet streaming catchup television and radio service. From The Great British Bake Off to The Apprentice, if you’ve got a TV license all you have to do is visit the iPlayer website and select what you want to watch. iPlayer’s most requested TV show this year? BBC Three’s contemporary British drama Thirteen, with 3m requests. bbc.co.uk/iplayer
Netflix
The classic. Netflix doesn’t have as many films as other options, but it’s easy to navigate and widely used. If you’re after big blockbusters and family friendly movies, you can’t go wrong. Sign up for £5.99 per month for the most basic deal. If you’re a BT TV customer, just add your Netflix subscription to your BT bill rather than have separate ones. netflix.com
BT Store on BT TV
Lets you create your own library of TV shows and movies, all available to stream or download to any of your devices. With the hottest TV including Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead, and Luther, you’ll never miss a moment with TV Box Sets on BT TV Store. You can buy and own whole seasons or individual episodes from just £1.89. tv.bt.com
Amazon Prime
The biggie. Amazon Prime has four times the number of films that Netflix has. With approximately 18,000 movies to choose from, its content is regularly refreshed. However, it comes with a price tag. Expect to pay £5.99 for its instant video service, or subscribe to the full Prime package for £79 per year. amazon.com
Crackle
Owned by Sony, there’s a massive library of TV shows and films, but, a little like Channel 4’s 4oD, there are constant advertising breaks. This can get frustrating, especially when you’re trying to catch up on a good film. Watch films including The Interview and 50 First Dates for free. crackle.com
YouTube
You’ve probably already used YouTube for watching videos involving kittens, but there are plenty of full-length films on it too. Most of these are B-list, but it’s also a great resource for catching up with the classics such as The Sound of Music and South Pacific. Shame about all the adverts though. youtube.com
Snagfilms
Netflix and the big-hitters aren’t always the best for independent films. For free documentaries and indie hits, Snagfilms lets you stream some good quality videos. It’s available to watch on Smartphones too, so you can remain cultured on the go. snagfilms.com
Now TV
Now TV prides itself on having the latest films and TV shows to stream and download from £9.99 per month, so you’ll never go hungry. There’s no contract and you can dip in and out any time you like, so you can indulge in films such as Magic Mike XL on up to 60 devices (from game consoles to mobile phones). nowtv.com
Blinkbox/Talk Talk TV
If you want to watch the latest films without subscribing to a monthly or annual service, Blinkbox is a good place to go. Stream or download films from 99p per view. Plus, their selection is great. A flavour? The service includes the latest Ghostbusters film, X-Men: Apocalypse, and Now You See Me 2. talktalktvstore.co.uk
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