Stay safe and start streaming…

Everything you need to know about Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and other services available to you

- NICK CANNON, HANNAH DAVIES

With the coronavirus crisis making the whole country spend more time indoors, and TV schedules disrupted because of the emergency, streaming services are proving to be an important way to lift our spirits and keep us entertained throughout this difficult time.

From the ever-popular Netflix to the recently launched Disney+, here’s our guide to the mainstreaming services available to UK viewers, including how to subscribe and a flavour of the shows on offer…

FACEBOOK WATCH

Enjoy video content that’s exclusive to Facebook, from scripted comedy and drama to reality series and sports. Among the shows are Red Table Talk, which sees actor Jada Pinkett Smith sitting at a red table for some topical chat. Musicians such as Gary Barlow and Ronan Keating share special sessions on Facebook, while there’s a keep-fit video with internet sensation Joe Wicks and cooking tips from Jamie Oliver. There are also drama series like acclaimed thriller Sacred Lies and Sorry for Your Loss, starring Elizabeth Olsen. How to sign up Facebook Watch is available for free on mobile apps across Apple and Android, on desktop, laptop and on TV apps]

AMAZON PRIME VIDEO