Yes. There really is a streaming service for everything these days. So what? The best thing about it is you get to pick and choose what content really matters to you. So, in that vein, today we're looking at discovery+, the platform dedicated to all things real.

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First launched in 2021, discovery+ is a streaming channel offering real-life entertainment, documentaries, reality shows, live sports and exclusive content.

It combines the works of terrestrial channels such as Discovery Channel, TLC, Quest, Really, Animal Planet, Food Network and more to produce addictive reality content.

Some of its biggest hitters include series like 90 Day Fiancé and Gold Rush, documentaries like Vardy vs Rooney: The Wagatha Trial and The Diana Investigations, and original shows like Downey's Dream Cars and Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed.

The platform is also in partnership with TNT Sports and is responsible for streaming major sporting events such as the UEFA Champions League, Premier League, UEFA Europa League and the 2024 Paris Olympics. However, in this piece we're only looking at the discovery+ side of this partnership. For the other half, check out the best TNT Sports offers and what is TNT Sports?

Interested? Then let's get onto the good news. As paying for streaming services can be a hit of headache these days, we've put together this guide to all the best discovery+ deals.

Below, you'll find everything you need to know about how to sign up to discovery+ for less, whether that's by jumping on a free trial or signing up through external contracts like Vodafone and BT. Plus, it's worth noting that discovery+ has its own free tier with limited content on, which we'll go into below.

Get a 7-day free trial for discovery+ with Amazon Prime Video

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Can you watch discovery+ for free?

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Richard Hammond's Workshop is available on discovery+.

Surprisingly, you can. Unlike most streaming services, discovery+ has a free tier which you can use to watch live TV and 30-day catch-up from Quest, Really, Quest Red, HGTV, Food Network and DMAX.

To get this, all you need to do is register an account with discovery+ and log in.

Can you get a discovery+ free trial?

Again, yes you can. New subscribers can get a seven-day free trial for discovery+, which you can cancel anytime. You can get this whether you sign up through the discovery+ app, or through Amazon Prime.

Best discovery+ deals for November 2024 in the UK

Get a 7-day free trial for discovery+ with Amazon Prime Video

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What's the deal: One of the easiest ways to sign up to discovery+ is through Amazon Prime Video. You'll get a seven-day free trial to go alongside Amazon Prime's 30-day free trial. After that, it's £3.99 a month on top of your £8.99 a month Amazon costs.

Why we chose it: Amazon Prime is already a behemoth of content, so it makes it far easier to add this subscription to it rather than having to set up a different account elsewhere.

Get a 7-day free trial for discovery+ with Amazon Prime Video

Get discovery+ for free with Sky

What's the deal: discovery+ is completely free with Sky. If you have a Sky TV account (which currently starts at £19 a month in the Sky Black Friday deals), you'll automatically have the entire catalogue of discovery+ included.

Why we chose it: Sky is another one with bucketloads of content. With a basic Sky Stream package, you can get access to Sky's entire catalogue of original shows and channels, plus a Netflix subscription, and now discovery+.

Get discovery+ for free with Sky

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Get basic discovery+ from £3.99

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You can watch all episodes of 90 Day Fiancé UK on discovery+. discovery+

What's the deal: The streaming service's own subscription costs start at just £3.99 a month. This is for the Basic tier with access to discovery+ originals and channels such as TLC, Quest, Really and more.

The Standard package costs £6.99 a month and adds live Eurosport and more channels to the deal. Then there's the Premium for £30.99, which includes TNT Sports.

Why we chose it: If you just want a bit of Say Yes to the Dress, the Basic package has everything you need for under £4 a month.

Get basic discovery+ from £3.99

BT Broadband Entertainment package from £20 a month

What's the deal: You can also get discovery+ through BT Broadband and its channels on EE TV. One option is their Big Entertainment package for £20 a month, which includes discovery+, Sky Atlantic, NOW Entertainment and free-to-air channels.

Why we chose it: This package has a lot for just £20 a month, plus it puts your BT Broadband and streaming packages in one place.

BT Broadband Entertainment package from £20 a month

BT Broadband Full Works package from £78 a month

What's the deal: The BT Broadband Full Works package has it all: Sky Cinema, Sky Sport, Sky Atlantic, TNT Sports, NOW TV, Netflix and, of course, discovery+.

Why we chose it: This Full Works package is a big expense, but it's also a TV fanatic's dream come true. If you want it all, it's worth investing in.

BT Broadband Full Works package from £78 a month

Six months' free discovery+ with Vodafone

What's the deal: If you have a Vodafone contract, you can get six months of discovery+ included for free. After that, £3.99 a month extra will be automatically added to your bill.

Why we chose it: This is great if there's a specific show you've been waiting to binge or only a limited range you like.

Six months' free discovery+ with Vodafone

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