MILLIONS of telly fans are about to unlock a treasure trove of content through Prime Video.
It’s a major upgrade that adds TV shows, movies, and live telly to Amazon Fire Sticks, loads of television models, plus smartphones and tablets too.
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Amazon revealed the update in a blog post, confirming at least 17 new additions to its Prime Video streaming service (although some require paid add-ons).
The app normally costs £8.99 a month courtesy of an Amazon Prime membership – or £5.99 monthly as a separate subscription.
Amazon boasted that its May line-up has “something for everyone”, including some blockbuster additions.
That includes the return of Clarkson’s Farm, with Jeremy Clarkson kicking off its fourth season on Prime Video.
“Join Jeremy and his team as they navigate new challenges, ambitious projects, and hilarious moments at Diddly Squat Farm,” Amazon said.
“After rounding off series three with the Diddly Squat gang toasting a tumultuous year, Clarkson’s Farm Season 4 will return a few months later to find life on the farm has changed.
“Kaleb is on a nationwide tour, Lisa is working on a new product line, and Jeremy is left to run the farm alone.
“In Kaleb’s absence, Jeremy must keep Diddly on track and comes up with an idea.”
Also airing on Prime Video in May is part two of docu-series Molly-Mae: Behind It All.
The first three episodes dropped back on January 17, with the next three coming out on May 9.
TV fans will see the star “continue to adapt to the challenges of motherhood”, and the launch of her “Maebe” brand.
Footie fans will also want to tune in over May to watch Amazon’s live coverage of the UEFA Champions League semi-final – airing on May 6.
Here’s the full list of new TV series shared by Amazon for May:
- The Handmaid’s Tale, Season 6 – May 3
- Octopus! – May 8
- Molly Mae: Behind It All Part 2 – May 9
- Overcompensating – May 15
- Nine Perfect Strangers, Season 2 – May 22
- Clarkson’s Farm, Season 4 – May 23
- The Better Sister – May 29
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And the list of movies includes:
- Another Simple Favour – May 1
- The Assessment – May 8
Amazon also says there are some other types of “upcoming with add-on subscriptions” due in May too.
That includes:
- Billy The Kid (Seasons 1 & 2) on May 23 – MGM+ for £4.49 a month
- Gladiator II – Paramount+ for £7.99 a month
- Little Disasters – Paramount+ for £7.99 a month
- Interview with a KIller – Crime+ Investigation Play for £4.99 a month
- Fountain of Youth – Apple TV+ for £8.99 a month
HOW MUCH DOES AMAZON PRIME COST?
Here’s what you need to know about Amazon Prime pricing in the UK…
A standard Amazon Prime membership costs £8.99 a month – that’s £107.88 over the course of a year.
If you pay annually, you’ll be billed £95 instead.
For TV fans who just want Amazon Prime Video without a full Prime membership, it’ll cost you £5.99 a month, working out at £71.88 for the year.
Students can get discounted Amazon Prime, with the monthly cost reduced to £4.49 (or £53.88 over the course of a year).
And for students who pay annually, the one-off yearly fee is £47.49.
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You’ll soon be able to rent or buy the following:
- The Last of Us, Season 2
- A Minecraft Movie
And for sport, Amazon has just one entry listed:
Of course, it’s possible that more content will turn up on Prime Video outside of this list.
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It comes days after The Sun revealed the secret Prime perk to save 15% on Amazon orders.
Amazon Prime members can also snap up a free Deliveroo Silver Plus membership worth £42.
Subscribers to Amazon are also eligible to claim free games worth £330 through Prime Gaming in April.
And you can even use Amazon Prime to bag a pair of discounted cinema tickets for £10 – that’s a fiver each.
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