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Streaming and Ecommerce Writer

Tom is the streaming and ecommerce writer at What to Watch, covering streaming services in the US and UK. His goal is to help you navigate the busy and confusing online video market, to help you find the TV, movies and sports that you're looking for without having to spend too much money. He also trues to convince you and himself that DVDs are still cool and hip.

Before working at What to Watch, Tom spent several years as a writer and editor at TechRadar, and before that freelanced as a tech, entertainment and gaming writer. He continues to review tech for TechRadar. Outside of work he's a writer and director of films and also enjoys running, climbing, cooking and traveling.

Latest articles by Tom Bedford

I watched a divisive historic movie on Netflix with 53% on RT — and it deserves a second chance

By Tom Bedford published 4 August 24

Troy sits at just 53% on Rotten Tomatoes, but having re-watched it on Netflix, I think it deserves a second chance.

Streaming services

Emma D'Arcy in House of the Dragon season 2 episode 8.

How to watch House of the Dragon season 2 episode 8: stream the finale online

By Tom Bedford published 3 August 24

Here's how you can watch the final episode of House of the Dragon season 2, ready for when it airs on Sunday, August 4. Read on for all the S02E08 streaming info and air times.

TV Shows

A still from the fourth season of Netflix's The Umbrella Academy

New on Netflix August 3-9: 6 new TV shows and movies picked by our expert

By Tom Bedford published 3 August 24

Here are 6 new TV shows and movies coming to Netflix this week, as picked by our streaming expert.

Netflix

The Eiffel Tower with the Olympic Rings on it.

Here's why I don't regret paying to stream the Olympics instead of watching for free

By Tom Bedford published 3 August 24

While some Olympic coverage in the UK is free, the best parts will cost you... and it's annoying some sports fans.

Sport

Sling TV price, channels, subscriptions and plans: Orange, Blue and add-ons

By Tom Bedford last updated 2 August 24

Sling TV, the popular live TV streaming service in the United States, is still great value and the most flexible.

Guide

Paramount Plus: price, trials, shows and movies for the streaming service

By Tom Bedford last updated 2 August 24

Everything you need to know about the Paramount Plus streaming service including what it costs to subscribe.

Streaming services

The Eiffel tower bearing the Olympic Rings during the 2024 Paris Games Opening Ceremony.

How to watch the 2024 Olympic games online: stream the Paris Summer games

By Tom Bedford last updated 2 August 24

Here's how you can watch the 2024 Summer Paris Olympics online or on TV, which is currently underway.

TV Shows

Venu Sports: what you need to know about the upcoming sports streaming service

By Tom Bedford last updated 1 August 24

Venu Sports is ESPN meets Fox meets Warner Bros. Discovery, and here's everything we know about it so far.

Streaming services

Two characters exchanging a chip in Prime Video's Citadel: Diana.

Prime Video's divisive $300m spy thriller is getting not one but two spin-offs this year

By Tom Bedford published 1 August 24

Citadel: Honey Bunny has reportedly found a release date... and it's less than a month after Citadel: Diana is set to drop.

TV Shows

Kurt Russell and co in Monarch: Legacy of Monsters

Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2 — what we know, spin-offs and how it ties to Godzilla x Kong

By Tom Bedford last updated 1 August 24

Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2 is on its way as well as several spin-offs that could tie to Godzilla x Kong.

TV Shows

Lauren Holmey posing in promotional images for the 2024 Paris Olympics golf tournament.

How to watch the 2024 Olympic golf online or on TV

By Tom Bedford published 31 July 24

Here's how you can watch the Olympic golf online, ready for when it begins on Thursday, August 1.

Sport

A sea devil in Legend of the Sea Devils from Doctor Who - The War Between The Land And The Sea

The War Between The Land And The Sea: what we know about the Doctor Who spin-off

By Tom Bedford published 31 July 24

The War Between The Land And The Sea is a new Doctor Who spin-off miniseries that's on its way.

TV Shows

The teaser imagery for Amazon's Vought Rising

Vought Rising: cast, plot and everything we know about The Boys prequel

By Tom Bedford published 31 July 24

Amazon's super-hero franchise of The Boys has its latest spin-off in the form of Vought Rising, which we only know a little about.

TV Shows

US athletes as part of the country's 2024 Olympic trials.

How to watch the 2024 Olympic athletics online or on TV

By Tom Bedford published 31 July 24

Here's how you can watch the 2024 Olympic athletics online, ready for when it begins on Thursday, August 1.

Sport

Lhakpa Sherpa in Netflix's documentary Mountain Queen.

The best documentary I've seen all year is on Netflix — and it deserves Oscar noms

By Tom Bedford published 31 July 24

Mountain Queen is a must-watch for all doc fans

Streaming services

A pair of legs emerging from the water during the trathlon in the 2020 Olympics.

How to watch the 2024 Olympic triathlon online or on TV

By Tom Bedford published 29 July 24

Here's how you can watch the 2024 Olympic triathlon online, ready for when it begins on Tuesday, July 30.

Sport