The Thin Blue Line
The Thin Blue Line is a British sitcom starring Rowan Atkinson set in a police station that ran for two series on the BBC from 1995 to 1996. It was written by Ben Elton.
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Where is The Thin Blue Line streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Sky Go, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, BritBox Amazon Channel, BritBox, Britbox Apple TV Channel | — |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 7plus | — |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video |
About The Thin Blue Line
The Thin Blue Line is a 1995 English-language comedy and crime series created by Ben Elton. The cast is led by Rowan Atkinson, Serena Evans, David Haig. It spans 2 seasons and 14 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox.
The Thin Blue Line was produced by BBC and Tiger Aspect and made in United Kingdom. It was first aired on November 13, 1995, and carries a TV-PG certification.
- Director
- John Birkin
- Created by
- Ben Elton
- First aired
- November 13, 1995
- Last aired
- December 23, 1996
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-PG
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 2 (14 episodes)
- Network
- BBC One
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- BBC, Tiger Aspect
The Thin Blue Line cast & crew
The Thin Blue Line was created by Ben Elton.
The cast features Rowan Atkinson as Inspector Raymond Fowler, Serena Evans as Sergeant Patricia Dawkins, David Haig as Detective Inspector Derek Grim, James Dreyfus as Constable Kevin Goody, Mina Anwar as Constable Maggie Habib, and Rudolph Walker as Constable Frank Gladstone.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Peter Bennett-Jones and Ben Elton.
Is The Thin Blue Line worth watching?
The Thin Blue Line holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 107 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy series.
With 2 seasons and 14 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.
If you enjoy comedy and crime, The Thin Blue Line is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Thin Blue Line
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Cast of The Thin Blue Line
Rowan Atkinson
Inspector Raymond Fowler
Serena Evans
Sergeant Patricia Dawkins
David Haig
Detective Inspector Derek Grim
James Dreyfus
Constable Kevin Goody
Mina Anwar
Constable Maggie Habib
Rudolph Walker
Constable Frank Gladstone
Mark Addy
Detective Constable Gary Boyle
The Thin Blue Line — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Thin Blue Line in United States?
The Thin Blue Line is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is The Thin Blue Line on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — The Thin Blue Line is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is The Thin Blue Line in?
The Thin Blue Line is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of The Thin Blue Line are there?
The Thin Blue Line has 2 seasons with 14 episodes in total.
▸What is The Thin Blue Line rated?
The Thin Blue Line is rated TV-PG. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 107 ratings.
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