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Tapping the Wire

8.0200725mMovieDocumentary

Long-time Wire fan Charlie Brooker takes a journey to the mean streets of Baltimore to meet the cast and crew of the series, and undertakes a mission to explain what makes The Wire the best cop show ever made.

DirectorSteven Hore

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Cast · Directed by Steven Hore

CBCharlie Brooker
Charlie Brooker
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NHNick Hornby
Nick Hornby
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PSPeter Serafinowicz
Peter Serafinowicz
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ASAlexei Sayle
Alexei Sayle
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GLGraham Linehan
Graham Linehan
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DWDominic West
Dominic West
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AGAidan Gillen
Aidan Gillen
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IEIdris Elba
Idris Elba
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DSDavid Simon
David Simon
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CPClarke Peters
Clarke Peters
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LRLance Reddick
Lance Reddick
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JDJohn Doman
John Doman
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Tapping the Wire — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Tapping the Wire?

Tapping the Wire isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is Tapping the Wire on Netflix?

No, Tapping the Wire is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is Tapping the Wire on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Tapping the Wire isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Tapping the Wire for free?

Tapping the Wire isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Tapping the Wire?

Tapping the Wire hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around August 19, 2007. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.