Stream TV and film on your Wii for free (for the first month)...

US video rental firm Netlix has rolled out its services across the UK & Ireland today, and that includes a surprise appearance on Nintendo's Wii system.

That means - if you reside in the UK or Ireland - you can stream Netflix's selection of TV shows and film on your Wii console. All you need to do is download the free Netflix app, which you'll be able to find on the Wii Shop Channel from today.

From there, you can either sign up to the Netflix service, or link your pre-existing account if you already have one. If you're not signed up, Netflix offer a free one-month trial, with an account costing �5.99 a month thereafter.

With a free trial on offer, we recommend you at least sign up for a month to check out the trove of TV and film on offer.