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Beautiful People

6.820082 seasonsMTV SeriesDramaComedy

Beautiful People is a British comedy drama television series based on the memoirs of Barneys creative director Simon Doonan. The series takes place in Reading, Berkshire, in 1997, where thirteen-year-old Simon Doonan and his best friend…

DirectorDavid Kerr
WriterJonathan Harvey
ProducersJon Plowman·Justin Davies

Where to watch

Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
How I Got My Groom
Nov 13, 2009 8.0
E2
How I Got My Plumes
Nov 20, 2009 8.0
E3
How I Got My Water Feature
Nov 27, 2009 8.5
E4
How I Got My Camp
Dec 4, 2009 8.5
E5
How I Got My Turner
Dec 11, 2009 8.5
E6
How I Got My Gash
Dec 18, 2009 9.0

Cast · Directed by David Kerr

LWLuke Ward-Wilkinson
Luke Ward-Wilkinson
Simon Doonan
LWLayton Williams
Layton Williams
Kylie Parkinson
OCOlivia Colman
Olivia Colman
Debbie Doonan
AMAidan McArdle
Aidan McArdle
Andy Doonan
SBSamuel Barnett
Samuel Barnett
Adult Simon Doonan
SASophie Ash
Sophie Ash
Ashlene Doonan
SNSarah Niles
Sarah Niles
Reba Parkinson
MSMeera Syal
Meera Syal
Aunty Hayley

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Beautiful People — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Beautiful People?

Beautiful People isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store. It's not on Netflix.

Is Beautiful People on Netflix?

No, Beautiful People is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

Is Beautiful People on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Beautiful People isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Beautiful People for free?

Beautiful People isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

How many seasons are in Beautiful People?

Beautiful People has 2 seasons in total (12 episodes). The series concluded in 2009.

Are all episodes of Beautiful People out yet?

Yes — all 12 episodes across 2 seasons of Beautiful People are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 3 of Beautiful People?

No — Beautiful People ended after 2 seasons, so there is no Season 3.

Is Beautiful People based on a true story?

Yes — Beautiful People is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).