If you can suggest a free and reliable VPN then that'd be much appreciated!
Otherwise if we have to pay for something it may as well just be the proper Netflix subscription.
And would the VPN option of creating a (e.g.) US account actually be a true reflection of the service we'd receive for a paid UK membership? I think what I'm asking here is "do you stream non-UK stuff from a server located in the other country of origin?".
Apologies if these are daft questions but I'm not sure I understand the precise underlying mechanics of how any of this works!