The best Nokia 6 deals and prices in June 2019
2017 was a busy year for Nokia. As if the re-release of the nostalgia-fuelled Nokia 3310 wasn't enough, the Finnish manufacturer launched three brand new mobiles in the February and its best ever in the summer.
First came the Nokia 3 - the brand's budget friendly Snake-less smartphone - quickly followed by the more premium Nokia 6. It's got a sleek metallic build, runs off a bloatware-free Android 7 Nougat and is one of the cheapest 'proper' mobile phones on the market. Then followed the cheaper Nokia 5 and most expensive in the range Nokia 8.
We're now firmly into 2019 and these devices are still well worth your consideration. TechRadar will help you source the best deal possible for your new Nokia 6. Our price comparison tool takes in prices from all the biggest retailers and resellers so that you can be assured the cheapest price - no matter if you need a contract deal or just the handset to team up with a bargain SIM only deal.
SIM free Nokia 6 prices
The Nokia 6 compares very favourably to other cheap handsets on the SIM-free phone scene. At less than £200 from Carphone Warehouse, it's better value than the likes of the iPhone SE and LG G5 to buy outright, but pricier than the contents of Motorola's bargain basement (i.e. Moto G5, G4 Plus, etc). Consider that you can grab a standalone SIM card for less than a fiver a month and a little bit of fancy footwork could get you a brilliant price overall.
Solid specs. Full HD display. Premium metal casing. And all for a very affordable price. There isn't much not to like about the Nokia 6. And possibly its best feature is the way it runs from the stock Android 7 interface, making it an absolute doddle to use.
For this budget, it's never going to match the likes of the Samsung Galaxy S9 for pure processing power, but you can always pay a little more for the Arte version if you think you'll need more RAM.
Read TechRadar's full Nokia 6 review
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The cheapest Samsung Galaxy S8 unlocked SIM-free prices in June 2019
When it was released the Samsung Galaxy S8 held the spot of best phone in our eyes for quite a while. We have had a number of new winners like the S9 Plus, iPhone XR and most recently the S10, since but this is still a seriously great device.
We've been trawling through the best prices for unlocked Samsung Galaxy S8 handsets from the major retailers including the big hitters of Amazon and eBay to ensure you're getting the best price possible this month.
There is a bit of a choice to be made here as you can spend an extra £100 or so to go up a model and get the Galaxy S9 SIM free instead. But if you're all about saving those pennies this is the perfect option.
Buying SIM-free may well be the best route for you to get your hands on the phone rather than our selection of the best Galaxy S8 deals, which usually run for at least two years. If you're in a contract and want to replace phone you've lost or had been stolen, or whether you just don't want to enter a 24 month contract, this could be the best way to get the Galaxy S8 in your hands.
Once you've found your favorite deal for the Galaxy S8, we've also put together a selection of cheap SIM only deals for you to pick from too. There we have options for 12-month plans and even one month rolling contracts too so you can find the cheapest way of owning the Galaxy S8.
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Today's cheapest Samsung Galaxy S8 unlocked / SIM free prices:
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Death Stranding could be out on PC as soon as May 2020
Death Stranding will only have a period of exclusivity for the PS4, before seeing a PC release, according to a fresh rumor.
Bear in mind that it is just a rumor, and nothing more at this point, but the source of the speculation, an Italian journalist by the name of Antonio Fucito, previously leaked the game’s release date correctly (before it was officially revealed as November 8 back on Wednesday).
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In a livestream session, Fucito said that Death Stranding would be a PlayStation 4 exclusive for a set period, before releasing on PC (but not Xbox). Regarding the possible length of exclusivity period, he added: “I don’t know if it’s a 6 or 12 months exclusive.”
So we could potentially be looking at a PC release in May 2020, a year from now, or November 2020. Of course, that’s pure guesswork, and we still have to be cautious about any PC release happening at all.
Cover label
That said, there’s also the fact that the game’s PS4 front cover, which was shown at the end of the official trailer earlier this week, didn’t have the ‘Only on PS’ label, which previous PlayStation exclusives have carried – and that could be a further indication it won’t be solely tied to Sony’s console.
Previous chatter has also mulled whether Death Stranding might be destined for other platforms aside from the PlayStation.
Given that what little we know about the game so far tells us it’s all about making connections, and cities and communities being reconnected, with people no longer living behind ‘walls’, it would perhaps be a little ironic if it was walled-off behind Sony’s console ecosystem.
And as a further thought in the same vein which just occurred, if it really is coming to PC, maybe Death Stranding won’t be an Epic Games Store exclusive, too…
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The best Samsung Galaxy Note 8 deals in June 2019
The Galaxy Note 9 has been out for a while now and Samsung Galaxy S10 deals are readily available, which in theory should make Galaxy Note 8 deals old news. Right? Well that's what you would think. But the 2017 model is so incredible that it still performs just like a new model and not to mention it is so much cheaper than its successor. Samsung Galaxy Note 8 deals are definitely still well worth a look. And it's still getting cheaper!
When the Note 8 first came out EE had deals locked down tight, but now there is a pretty good spread across providers so no matter your preference you don't have to switch, Although EE still does have some of the very best deals on this device. Samsung Note 8 deals are now well under the £900-mark in total over the two-year contract and can go as low as £750.
The Note 8 is not by any means a budget device, however. It's a absolutely massive smartphone, not just in size but also in raw power. It's got the screen size and specification smarts to be a competitor to the highly praised iPhone X or iPhone's new massive iPhone XS Max and neither of those come cheap. But there are now some excellent Note 8 deals floating around. Check out our comparison chart and handpicked favourite Note 8 deals below.
Now we know some of you may have fiery memories of the Galaxy Note 7 in your head when looking at this device but leave those worries behind. Both the Note 8 and 9 have massively improved their batteries and you won't be facing overheating problems anymore. The Note 8 truly is miles ahead of the 7 in every way.
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5 best Galaxy Note 8 deals in the UK today:
Should I get the Galaxy Note 8 SIM free?
Are you determined to get the very best price? Always looking to see how you can trim a few pounds off your new favourite gadget? As you probably know, you can now pick up cheap SIM only deals for as little as £4 a month, which could make it worth buying a SIM and handset separately or if you're willing to pay a bit more, how about Three's unlimited SIM deal for £20
The Galaxy Note 8's RRP has dropped massively recently to £649. That is much cheaper than it used to be but you will still be putting up a big chunk of money upfront. Even if you get the cheapest SIM card (usually around £4 a month for 500MB data), that would still cost near to £800 over the two years. You're probably better cranking up the upfront cost in our price comparison chart above, imposing a low maximum for monthlies and finding a cheaper deal in the long run.
To get the best price on your new SIM free Galaxy, you can head to our cheapest unlocked Note 8 deals page.
Wondering what all the fuss is about? Well the fervour for the Note 8 is probably doubled due to the fact that the Note 7 was pulled from shelves soon after release. But it doesn't take more than one look at the Note 8 to see that it justifies the hype.
The huge 6.3-inch ‘Infinity Display,’ is gorgeous to look at, the 6GB RAM innards go like a train and there are two best-in-class rear cameras. It's expensive, but we think the Note 8 is worth it.
Read TechRadar's full Samsung Galaxy Note 8 review
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Tottenham vs Liverpool live stream: how to watch Champions League final 2019 from anywhere
It's time for Spurs and Liverpool players to forget about the sheer ridiculousness of those epic semi-finals and focus on the biggest game of their lives - the 2019 UEFA Champions League final. They got here the hard way and they're not going to want the chance to win this one slip away. The time has almost arrived and you can watch every minute of the match and build-up with a Tottenham vs Liverpoool live stream of the Champions League final from absolutely anywhere in the world.
Liverpool are back on the biggest stage for the second time in two years and are probably just about the favorites to take the UEFA Champions League trophy back to their corner of the UK.
The 2018 final saw a cruel 3-1 defeat to Real Madrid, following Mo Salah's early injury and that bicycle kick from Gareth Bale. But their league campaign has been so impressive this season and the remarkable comeback against Barcelona in the semi-final will make Jurgen Klopp's men believe that anything is possible.
Tottenham Hotspur have of course had their own semi-final miracle to help give them a boost, with Lucas Moura scoring a 95th minute winner in Amsterdam to overcome Ajax. This could be the very apex of the Pochettino project, and talismanic captain Harry Kane is expected back for this one, too.
It's almost impossible to predict the result of this year's Champions League final. But thankfully figuring out how to watch it is much easier. And the good news is that you can live stream Tottenham vs Liverpool absolutely free of charge in certain countries. Keep reading to find out how.
Live stream the Champions League final for free in the UK
How to live stream Tottenham vs Liverpool from outside your country
Further down this page, we have details on the Champions League final viewing options in the likes of the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and India. While the free BT Sport Champions League live stream is only accessible within the UK - if you're abroad for this one then you'll be told that you're not allowed to watch.
Annoying, but there's a very easy way to get around it. The trick is to download and install a VPN to change your IP address to one in the UK and then go to the BT Sport website or YouTube to watch. The same goes if your a resident of anywhere else and want to watch your domestic coverage from overseas.
Here's how to stream the Champions League final live from anywhere in the world with the world's best VPN in three very simple steps:
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Of course, you can also get around TNT's exclusivity by opting for an over-the-top streaming service that gives you access to a Champions League live stream without faffing with cable. Even better, all of the below options come with some kind of free trial...
- fuboTV $44.99 for the first month
- Hulu with Live TV $44.99 per month
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- Sling TV starting from $15 per month
- YouTube TV $49.99 per month
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The best iPhone 8 Plus deals and UK contracts in June 2019
Apple makes some of the best phones out there but obviously with that comes a pretty big price tag. With devices such as the iPhone XS Max and XR costing eye-watering prices, it can make sense to go back a models and pick yourself up one of Apple's older plus size models.
This is where the iPhone 8 Plus deals come in. If you want one of the newest large screened Apple smartphones, but the price of the iPhone XS make you feel dizzy, then the 8 Plus will be the one for you.
So how are iPhone 8 Plus prices looking. On average, if you shop wisely (using our price comparison chart below) you'll save yourself around £300 if you go for this handset over the iPhone X. We've seen monthly tariffs as low as the £25 region if you're prepared to stick a wedge down upfront.
Still feeling a bit overwhelmed by these prices? Don't forget that iPhone 8 deals are also available if you'd prefer the smaller smartphone, along with the smaller prices. And you can save £10 on the upfront cost of any iPhone 8 Plus deal at Mobiles.co.uk by using the voucher code 10OFF at the checkout.
See also: iPhone X deals | iPhone 8 deals | iPhone XS Max | Samsung Galaxy Note 8 deals | Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus deals | Best mobile phone deals | Best SIM only deals
The 5 best iPhone 8 Plus deals you can get in the UK right now:
iPhone 8 Plus price: how much does it cost?
A mighty £699. That's how much the 64GB iPhone 8 Plus will cost you in the UK according to the RRP. That might seem like a lot but that's one hundred pounds cheaper than when it first came out.
Need more memory? Then your only other option is spending an extra £150 and grabbing a £849 256GB iPhone 8 Plus.
If you opt to buy the iPhone 8 Plus upfront without a contract you will save money in the long run, but of course £699 is a lot of money to pay. If you can afford it though it the way to go once you pair it with a cheap SIM only deal.
This is the iPhone you want if you can't quite afford the iPhone X or iPhone XS Max. It's got the larger battery, same powerful innards and strong camera. If you don't mind the poorer screen, it's a good option - and the screen is still a beaut. And we prefer it quite a lot more to the regular iPhone 8.
Read more in TechRadar's full iPhone 8 Plus review
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The best Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus deals in June 2019
It wasn't that long ago that the Galaxy S8 Plus was the big dog in the Samsung yard. It was the go to Android phablet for any looking for a bigger phone for a good six months or so after its release in 2017. With the S9 Plus, Note 9 and Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus deals all now available, the S8 Plus has been slowly replaced. But Galaxy S8 Plus deals are still well worth a look - possibly now more than ever.
A year might have passed since its release, but the S8+ remains one of our absolute favourites, especially as the Galaxy S9 Plus doesn't offer much in the way of massive improvements. The S8 Plus is a way more affordable alternative to its successor, as well as to the Galaxy Note 9 and iPhone XS Max.
If that's got you sold, then you'll want to hear a little about pricing. We have the full rundown of the best Galaxy S8 Plus deals right here in our comparison chart, with the cheapest prices from the major networks - EE, O2, Vodafone and Three - including sub-£25pm tariffs that have really got our pulses racing.
The prices on the Galaxy S8+ are lower than ever, but if they still look a little rich for your blood, then you can buy the smaller Galaxy S8 for less or head over to our best mobile phone deals page for something completely different. If it's the Plus-sized screen that you need though, then we'll find you the best S8 Plus deal here.
See also: Galaxy Note 8 deals | Galaxy S9 Plus deals | Galaxy S8 deals | Samsung phone deals | iPhone 8 Plus deals | Mobile phone deals | SIM only deals
If you want a huge Android phone with market leading specifications, an incredible display and a superb camera, then the Galaxy S8 Plus is a must for your shortlist. The price will be a bit cheaper than some of the newer flagships but it still holds a lot of the same features
Read TechRadar's full Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus review
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Isle of Man TT live stream: how to watch IOMTT 2019 from anywhere
This year is the 100th Isle of Man TT. Last year saw the 135mph barrier broken in the final lap of the final race by Dean Harrison and Peter Hickman. What a IOMTT battle that was. So, yup, 2019 is going to have to really come up with some stunning racing to top that exciting finale. To see if it does, follow our instructions to get yourself an Isle of Man TT live stream - no matter where in the world you happen to be - although.
With greats returning this year, including John McGuinness, Michael Dunlop and Ian Hutchinson, the racing should be eye-melting with its speed and daring.
Since 1907 motorcycle fans have flocked to the tiny Isle of Man to race and watch as bikes hurtle along the public roads at mind bending speeds. This works as a time trial meaning each bike heads out alone to try and complete the course fastest. This means minimal chance of crashes, but inevitably each year is met with lots of on- and off-bike action.
Let's be honest, the Isle of Man isn't the easiest place to get to and staying there during the TT isn't cheap, so for most, watching the action via broadcast is the best bet. We've pulled together everything you need to know so you can enjoy the action from wherever you are. The coverage breaks down into four days of racing once the real event kicks off – here's how you can see them. But be warned...getting an actual Isle of Man TT live stream is a bit of a misnomer again this year, with only highlights being available of the week.
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How to watch the Isle of Man TT in the UK
The Isle of Man TT action will be aired in the UK via your TV aerial through ITV4 - which is edited, not live - at 9pm BST from June 1 to June 8.
That gives you options since ITV4 is available on various TV mediums like Freeview or a set-top box but also online. ITV allows you to watch ITV4 online via its own site meaning any device that has a browser should be able to play it. That also means you can enjoy the content via the ITV Hub app on your mobile device or even smart TV.
You can't watch ITV4 from abroad though, if you're on holiday for example. That requires a little lateral thinking...
How to stream the Isle of Man TT coverage from outside your country
ITV is one of the vast majority of broadcasters that geo-block their transmissions so that they can't be watched online from abroad.
That means if you want to live stream Isle of Man TT 2019 highlights as described above, you'll need to use a VPN. It's surprisingly easy to do...just follow these three steps:
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French Open live stream: how to watch 2019 Roland-Garros tennis online from anywhere
Pretty much all of the world's tennis talent have made their way to Paris in the spring for the second Grand Slam of the season. The 2019 French Open at Roland-Garros sees those players entering combat on the clay. So far, the top seeds have generally been safe (with the exception of a few) and you can enjoy every swipe, swing and smash using a 2019 French Open live stream from anywhere you are - you just need to use this ace (sorry) guide.
Reigning men's champion Rafael Nadal is known for his dominance on clay courts. That's probably why he has managed to secure the record for most French Open titles claimed, ever. If he wins the 2019 French Open that will be a mind-blowing twelfth title.
But there could be a rusty spanner in the works for Nadal, namely veteran champion Roger Federer who is returning to the French Open for the first time since 2015 and has begun well. A slightly more sprightly Novak Djokovic is also aiming for victory and shouldn't be taken lightly having won here himself three years ago.
On the women's side of the event, it's favourite and clay court specialist Romanian Simona Halep who wants to grab the championship title once again, having won the 2018 French Open. She was world number one until this January when Naomi Osaka nabbed that honour. Kiki Bertens and Angelique Kerber have suffered early defeats, leaving the path free for Serena Williams to look like a very threatening force indeed.
Sounds like we're in for a fantastic selection of tennis action. And here's how you can live stream all the French Open 2019 tennis excitement from wherever you are in the world.
Live stream the French Open tennis 2019 from outside your country
For your watching options in the US, UK, Australia, Canada and New Zealand, we have more details below - just scroll down the page.
But if you try to watch your domestic coverage from somewhere outside your home country, you'll soon find a problem...geo-blocking. That's where the broadcaster prevents you from watching the feed overseas.
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How to watch the French Open 2019: US live stream
- Hulu with Live TV $44.99 per month
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- Sling TV starting at $15 per month
- fuboTV $44.99 for the first month
- YouTube TV $49.99 per month
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The best photo book services online 2019
Whether for yourself or as a present for a loved one, photo books have become one of the best ways to bridge the gap between a phone full of digital photos and a place to store and enjoy precious memories. A photo book allows you to distil your myriad photos down to just the best and have them immortalised in print, all laid out in a fancy book for you to enjoy.
They're great to design and keep for yourself, and possibly even better to give - poignant gifts for birthdays, christenings, Father's Day, Mother's Day, Christmas and beyond. And the very best photo books are super simple to prepare, too.
How you get to the stage of having that memory scrap book of photos is up to you and there are lots of options. Plenty of sites now offer a photo book service which is great as it means the process has been refined for simplicity. It also means the quality of offerings is high while prices have been driven down.
We've trawled photo book services across the US and the UK for important factors like price, speed, quality, range of options, software simplicity and more to give you our selection of the five best photo books on both sides of the Atlantic.
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The key here is that the Mixbook software is easy to use which makes collating your photo book a pleasure rather than a chore. Also, the finish is so excellent that you feel like you've created a work of art rather than fuzzy printed images. The templates are simple yet fully editable so you can be as creative or as quick as you like.
The addition of backgrounds makes for a great finish, which you can do in varying materials with stickers and more. A 20-page 8.5 x 8.5-inch Mixbook hardbound will set you back around $35.
Snapfish not only offers plenty of simple-to-use templates but it actually guides you through the process, too. There are over 120 themes to pick from with a huge selection of backgrounds all of which are easy to pick and pair as the book editor guides you through each stage with drag and drop simplicity.
The only downside we've noticed is that the final physical book photo quality could have been better. But there are often deals to be had here that get you a good price for your next photo book.
Shutterfly offers another option for those looking to breeze through the software side of work while creating a great physical book. Content is plentiful with lots of backgrounds and template variations that mean you can personalise your book as you want. Sometimes the odd photo in the print are reported to be less than perfectly even in terms of balance, but quality is still generally high.
Picaboo takes fourth place as, once again, this offers some great software that straddles the line between easy-to-use and rich with content for creative options. The ability to search through background and clip art is really useful. This falls down on print quality compared to the top two, but is still better than most others out there. A nice option to polish photos and help them match backgrounds is a great touch here that makes a professional finish a possibility.
You buy everything else from the retail giant, so why not your photo book as well? With Amazon Prints you can put together your dream photo book with all those cherished memories before ordering with the rest of your shop. Amazon Prime members get preferential treatment in terms of delivery time, but everybody gets to select from the dozens of customisable options and sizes. You can get up to 150 pages of photos, text, and embellishments with an optional glossy hard cover. Well worth a look.
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Snapfish is our favourite photobook provider in the UK, making it a great option on both sides of the Atlantic. You can be as hands-on or hands-off as you like - it's up to you whether you chose every last minutiae of detail, or let Snapfish's own set designs do the heavy lifting. We definitely appreciate the fully editable features meaning you can get the layout exactly as you desire without the compromise that some competitor photo books force you to make.
It also offers a simple way to create photo books with lots of personalised options. There are plenty of design choices in the software from clip art to templates. The slight difficulties to search through content is a bit of a drawback however - so while you have lots of options, finding them can take time. But that shouldn't detract too much from this excellent provider.
Bonusprint is easy to use and delivers a good quality print result. But what's really nice to know is that the customer service is also excellent. So even if you do somehow find an issue, you'll be able to get it fixed right away.
Since this brand has been around since 1979 it knows how to run a photobook business with the customer at the forefront, and you feel that through the process. Plenty of deals are also available if you keep your eye out, so this can be very affordable, too.
The photo book print quality from Photobox is great. meaning you know your end result is going to be excellent. That can be useful to bear in mind if you struggle navigating the software or run into issues uploading hundreds of photos. Otherwise its spot on and the easy-to-use software even offers assistance should you feel lost. A great service for those new to photobook creation and also an affordable option, even if you do opt for the next day delivery. There are lots of other options like calendars and mugs also on the site.
For a photo book service in the UK which offers ease of use, wide options for things like templates and backgrounds, plus a quality finished product, Cewe is worth a look. For £20 you can get a quality printed photo book, which is easy to build using computer or mobile software and that is simple to install and use.
Varying paper options like gloss and matte, plus nice options for the covers like faux leather are great to see, too. There's even a 24/7 UK-based customer service support team and a 14-day money-back guarantee to sweeten the deal.
For sheer print quality Bobs Books offers a really impressive offering with stunning photos. Despite the high quality, pricing is relatively low with £9 getting you a 26-page book at 300gsm premium paper quality. Images are sharp, colours are punchy, sharpness is spot on and dynamic range is realistically accurate. The online creator software is easy to use although book designs are limited. There is an iPhone app and even a professional design service available if you need that as well.
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Pakistan vs West Indies live stream: how to watch today's Cricket World Cup match from anywhere
Even if you're not from Pakistan or the West Indies, we'd venture to say that the excitement for the start of the 2019 Cricket World Cup is still so feverish after yesterday's opener, that loads of cricket fans from all countries are going to tune in to this one. That's why we've created this guide for getting a Pakistan vs West Indies live stream - regardless of where you are in the world.
This one is a really tough cricket match to predict - so much so that Betfair has had the teams at exactly the same odds to win in the lead up to this game. Both are former champions of course, but not for over 25 years.
Pakistan's preparation for the 2019 Cricket World Cup has been far from ideal, after taking a heavy beating in a five-match series against England and then suffering defeat at the hands of tournament minnows Afghanistan. Young Babar Azam has quickly become the main man in Pakistan's batting ranks, with Fakhar Zaman showing form, too. But this squad is a long way from the quality of that victorious 1992 team featuring swing twins Waqar Younis and Wasim Akram.
The West Indies, on the other hand, are possibly one of the most exciting teams in this year's World Cup. It may be a cliche, but it's difficult not to enjoy their calypso cricket. Jason Holder seems to have unified his men admirably, and there are several game changers that could bode well for the Windies this year: Chris Gayle, Carlos Brathwaite, Shimron Hetmyer, Andre Russell...the list goes on.
Both teams will be desperate to make an early mark on the 2019 Cricket World Cup at Trent Bridge, and it won't be easy for either. What is straightforward however, is getting a Pakistan vs West Indies live stream. Continue reading to see how to watch from just about anywhere on Earth.
Watch a Cricket World Cup 2019 live stream from outside your country
Watching in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, US or India? We've got all the details you need about the broadcaster in your country further down this page.
But if you're away from your home country today, the minute you try to watch your domestic broadcast you'll discover that you can't because of geo-blocking. That's annoying, but by using a VPN you can watch it anyway without reverting to some dodgy, illegal feed you've dug out online.
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Peppa Pig turns 15 today! 10 incredible things you didn't know about the nation's favorite piglet
When the first episode of Peppa Pig aired on UK televisions back in May 2004, few would have bet on the sort of impact an “anthropomorphic female pig” (as described by Wikipedia) would have on British society as a whole, and on millions of parents and kids finding a relatable alternative to Mickey Mouse and the like.
These days, Peppa Pig is big business. A sixth series has been released earlier this year, while “Peppa Pig Celebrates Chinese New Year” – an 81-minute live action film coinciding with the Year of the pig in China – grossed $14 million in 72 hours. Entertainment One, the Canadian entertainment company behind the brand, has also seen its share price almost triple over the past three years, largely fueled by Peppa’s antics.
So let’s celebrate 15 years of Peppa Pig with five facts about one of the country’s favorite distractions (if not an outright nanny).
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1. She may be famous offline but not online
With only 8.4 million subscribers and a mere 3.27 billion views Peppa Pig is a relative minnow in the world of kids TV. Little Baby Bum, another UK-based phenomenon, has more than twice the number of subscribers and a staggering 19 billion video views. Both however are dwarfed by the behemoth that is Cocomelon with its 48 million subscribers and 29 billion page views. That’s more views than Rihanna and Ed Sheeran’s video channels combined.
2. Some very long credits
The opening credits for Peppa Pig lasts 15 seconds and the ending ones around 25 seconds, totalling 40 seconds. That is a significant (and unusually long) chunk of the 310 seconds that an episode of Peppa pig usually lasts. At 13%, it is far higher than other preschoolers favourites like Paw Patrol, Shimmer and Shine or Blaze and the Monster Machines. Perhaps because of bored kids’ tantrums, the official Peppa Pig channel on Youtube now has compilations of the best of Peppa Pig, around specific themes (Halloween or Birthdays), with most of them lasting more than one hour with one very notable exception.
3. The longest episode of them all
At 11 hours and 55 minutes, “Peppa Pig Full Episodes | Muddy Peppa Pig | Peppa Pig 2017 Peppa Pig Official” is the longest official Peppa Pig video, guaranteed to keep kids entertained for far longer than legally allowed. Nearly half a day of fun with the equivalent of 144 episodes of Peppa Pig, an unexpected surprise given that up until recently just under 300 episodes of Peppa Pig were aired with another 117 planned by Entertainment One and Astley Baker Davies.
4. December 2015 as peak Peppa says Google
One might be tempted to believe that Peppa Pig mania has only just descended on planet Earth but the sobering truth is that Peppa Pig hit her peak in 2015; more precisely in December that year according to Google Trends, ever since, there has been a slow drop in interest over time, probably because the overwhelming majority of the audience went straight to Youtube to get their fix of porcine fun. Surprisingly, it is in South America that Peppa Pig is, historically, the most popular according to Google. In fact, only two English speaking countries account for the top 10 in the past 12 months. The rest are Spanish speaking countries.
5. Some parents hate Peppa Pig
A survey carried out in July 2017 by Childcare found that Peppa Pig was the least favourite show amongst parents. About 2,000 respondents were surveyed and 46% of these respondents pointed to Peppa's (childish) attitude and manner as the reason for downvoting the show, while 28% stated the simplistic storylines were their least favourite part. Max and Ruby came in at a distant second. Parents seem to prefer more action packed, slapstick comedy programmes like SpongeBob SquarePants, Tom and Jerry or Scooby Doo.
6. The official currency of Peppa’s Britain is….
The currency used in Peppa Pig is none other than 'Kregnik' (as per the last few seconds of the Jumble Sale episode). So while the entire Peppa universe is quintessentially British, the currency used is not the Pound Sterling.
Why Kregnik? Perhaps because one of the writers is a secret fan of Indiana-based Gangsta rap artist, King Erk, the latter being an anagram of Kregnik...
7. Madame Gazelle may be a vampire
What a mystery Gigi is... The French-speaking Madame Gazelle is the beloved teacher that has taught two generations of children and still looks youthful as ever. We know from various episodes that she has two sisters who together performed as the “Rocking Gazelles”. In Madame Gazelle’s House, we also caught a glimpse of an RAF roundel, framed, on the wall and the black and white photo of a Gazelle gentleman.
She is also fond of bats which remind her "of the old country" (as we can see in that episode) and doesn’t have a reflection when standing in front of a mirror (the Halloween episode). “That reminds me of home” she said when seeing Suzy Sheep dressed as a vampire. How many clues do you need?
8. Mrs Crocodile is the show's only talking non-mammal
In Peppa Pig, mammals (including humans) are deemed superior to other animals. Insects, turtles and birds do not talk and act as animals wood. Mrs Crocodile however is the only non-mammal to speak and act as a human. She works in the zoo – keeping other animals secure – and even wears a kepi. Oddly, the hedgehog is the only mammal that doesn’t talk in the show.
9. Peppa’s little brother, George, is a genius
He might not be a savant toddler like Edmund Elephant (who can talk) but for many, George is the real genius of the Pig family. He learned to whistle and play the horn in a blink of an eye when her sister struggled; he mastered ice skating on his first try and did a quadruple axel – something that no human has been able to do, like ever – with a perfect landing.
Sure, he can only say a few words (like Dine-saur) but actions speak louder than words sometimes and George is definitely destined to have a bright future. Once he grows up, that is.
10. Even non-carnivores love some fish
Once Daddy Pig had a barbecue with some vegetarian friends (Mr Bull, Mr Zebra, Mr Horse and Mr Rabbit) and although most of the food on the table would suit a vegetarian diet, there was definitely something fishy going on.
You can tell by the sardines neatly arranged on a tray, ready to be fried and gobbled. So yes, even grass-loving animals like some meat sometimes. Peppa, as well, is aware that sardines come stuffed in a box (as seen in the Chloe’s Big Friends episode), primed for consumption.
- All pictures courtesy of Astley Baker Davies Ltd / Entertainment One UK Limited
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