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The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister

6.520101h 30mMovieDramaRomanceTV Movie

A lesbian in the 1800s who keeps a detailed account of her life written in coded diaries attempts to live independently while juggling an affair with a married woman.

DirectorJames Kent
WriterJane English
ProducersNicolas Kent·Simon Rockell

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by James Kent

MPMaxine Peake
Maxine Peake
Anne Lister
AMAnna Madeley
Anna Madeley
Mariana Belcombe
SLSusan Lynch
Susan Lynch
Isabella Norcliffe
CBChristine Bottomley
Christine Bottomley
Ann Walker
GJGemma Jones
Gemma Jones
Aunt Lister
ADAlan David
Alan David
Uncle Lister
RCRichenda Carey
Richenda Carey
Mrs Priestley
MCMichael Culkin
Michael Culkin
Charles Lawton
TOTina O'Brien
Tina O'Brien
Miss Browne
DKDean Lennox Kelly
Dean Lennox Kelly
Christopher Rawson
TPTessa Peake-Jones
Tessa Peake-Jones
Mrs Rawson
BL
Belinda Lazenby
Mrs Browne

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The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister?

The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister is streaming on Britbox in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister on Netflix?

No, The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on Britbox.

Is The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on Britbox instead.

Where can I watch The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister for free?

The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister is available on Britbox in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister based on a true story?

Yes — The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).