How to watch River City finale for free online from anywhere

The River City series finale is on BBC Scotland on August 31 and BBC iPlayer afterwards Use NordVPN to watch when outside UK This Scottish crime drama series has been running since 2002 but it's finally coming to an end River City has been a staple of Scottish television since 2002 and has entertained audiences over hundreds and hundreds of episodes, but all good things must come to an end.

You can watch River City online from anywhere with a VPN .

Get ready for Lenny and Harry's bitter rivalry to finally come to a head.

Based on images we've seen of the River City finale, Lenny will walk away from an explosive car crash, but who will be left in the wreckage? And will Lenny still be in one piece by the end of the show? Meanwhile, Bob faces a moment of introspection, and love lives and marriages will come under intense scrutiny.

The soap may have been cancelled, but fans can still enjoy an hour-long special finale to really send the show off in style.

When the action closes out on Shieldinch, there's even going to be a documentary offering viewers the chance to go behind the scenes one last time to revel in the drama, laughter, and love this series has provided.

If you're ready to dive into the epic culmination of the show, here's how to watch River City online and on TV – from anywhere.

Can I watch River City for free? Yes.

BBC iPlayer is playing all past episodes of River City and the finale will be on there, too.

You can also watch on the free-to-air channel BBC Scotland on Monday, August 31.

You will need an account with a UK postcode (e.g.

SE1 7PB) and a valid TV Licence.

Can't access the free stream because you're away on vacation? You need a VPN – more on that below.

How to watch River City from anywhere If you're keen to watch River City but you're away from the UK and access to the show is geo-blocked, then you could use a VPN to access it (assuming you're not breaching any broadcaster T&Cs, of course).