The Sixth Commandment
A series that dramatises the shocking story of the true-life murder of former Stowe schoolmaster and deeply closeted evangelical Christian, 69-year-old Peter Farquhar, by his 28-year-old student and young churchwarden Ben Field in October 2015.
Where to watch The Sixth Commandment in United States
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Where is The Sixth Commandment streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel | — |
| United Kingdom | Sky Go, BBC iPlayer | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | BritBox Amazon Channel, BritBox, Britbox Apple TV Channel | — |
| Australia | BritBox, Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox Amazon Channel | — |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total | — |
About The Sixth Commandment
The Sixth Commandment is a 2023 English-language crime and drama series created by Sarah Phelps. The cast is led by Timothy Spall, Anne Reid, Éanna Hardwicke. It spans 1 season and 4 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel.
The Sixth Commandment was produced by True Vision Productions and Wild Mercury Productions and made in United Kingdom. It was first aired on July 17, 2023.
- Director
- Saul Dibb
- Created by
- Sarah Phelps
- Writers
- Sarah Phelps
- First aired
- July 17, 2023
- Last aired
- July 25, 2023
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (4 episodes)
- Network
- BBC One
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- True Vision Productions, Wild Mercury Productions
The Sixth Commandment cast & crew
The Sixth Commandment was created by Sarah Phelps and written by Sarah Phelps.
The cast features Timothy Spall as Peter Farquhar, Anne Reid as Ann Moore-Martin, Éanna Hardwicke as Ben Field, Annabel Scholey as Ann-Marie Blake, Anna Crilly as Natalie Golding, and Jonathan Aris as DCI Mark Glover.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Rik Zang and it was produced by Sarah Phelps and Lucy Richer.
Is The Sixth Commandment worth watching?
The Sixth Commandment holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 51 ratings, a solidly received crime series.
With 1 season and 4 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.
If you enjoy crime and drama, The Sixth Commandment is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Sixth Commandment
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Cast of The Sixth Commandment
Timothy Spall
Peter Farquhar
Anne Reid
Ann Moore-Martin
Éanna Hardwicke
Ben Field
Annabel Scholey
Ann-Marie Blake
Anna Crilly
Natalie Golding
Jonathan Aris
DCI Mark Glover
Peter Sullivan
David Jeremy
Ben Bailey Smith
Simon Blake
Sheila Hancock
Elizabeth Zettl
Adrian Rawlins
Ian Farquhar
Amanda Root
Sue Farquhar
Conor MacNeill
Martyn Smith
The Sixth Commandment — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Sixth Commandment in United States?
The Sixth Commandment is streaming on Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is The Sixth Commandment on Britbox Apple TV Channel ?
Yes — The Sixth Commandment is currently available on Britbox Apple TV Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Sixth Commandment in?
The Sixth Commandment is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of The Sixth Commandment are there?
The Sixth Commandment has 1 season with 4 episodes in total.
▸What is The Sixth Commandment rated?
It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 51 ratings.
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