What time is the Oscars on and can you watch it in the UK?
Posted by  badge Boss on Mar 27, 2022 - 08:45PM
The 94th Academy Awards are airing this evening (Picture: Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images)

The 94th Academy Awards are due to air this evening, and after a two-year hiatus, it promises to be a glittering affair.

Unlike the majority of awards, including the and the , British audiences can actually watch the Oscars live.

The awards are returning to their usual home of the Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles, after organisers decided to switch things up in 2021 due to the ongoing Covid pandemic.

They will also for the first time since 2018, with Regina Hall, Amy Schumer and Wanda Sykes all taking the reigns.

For anyone who’d like to watch the awards this evening, here’s everything you need to know…

What time does the Oscars 2022 start?

The Oscars 2022 begins in the United States at 8pm Eastern and 5pm Pacific, so UK viewers might need to stock up on coffee in order to stay awake and tune in, with the event starting at 1am UK time on Monday, March 28.

In order to watch the show in the United States on television, viewers need to tune in to ABC.

You can also watch via a streaming service such as Hulu, Now or YouTube TV.

The usual running time for the award ceremony is three hours, but this is variable as it’s a live show.

Speaking of this year’s awards, producer Will Packer told the : ‘This year’s show is all about uniting movie lovers. It’s apropos that we’ve lined up three of the most dynamic, hilarious women with very different comedic styles.

‘I know the fun Regina, Amy and Wanda will be having will translate to our audience as well. Many surprises in store! Expect the unexpected!’

How to watch the Oscars 2022 in the UK?

The Oscars 2022 will be available to watch live on Sky Cinema Oscars in the UK, with there most likely to be a highlights reel on Sky Max right afterwards.

In order to watch, it’s necessary to have a SkyTV subscription.

Alternatively, you can purchase a NOW TV package, and a NOW Sky Cinema Pass will be required to watch the ceremony.

You can sign up for a NOW TV seven-day free trial.