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To Be the Best

6.319921 seasonPGTV SeriesDrama

To Be the Best is a two-part 1991 British television serial, based on Barbara Taylor Bradford's 1988 novel of the same name, a follow-up to A Woman of Substance (1984) and Hold the Dream (1987). It stars Lindsay Wagner as Paula O'Neill…

DirectorTom Wharmby
WriterElliott Baker
ProducersRobert Bradford·Aida Young

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Part 1
Aug 2, 1992
E2
Part 2
Aug 9, 1992

Cast · Directed by Tom Wharmby

LWLindsay Wagner
Lindsay Wagner
Paula O'Neill (née Harte)
SBStephanie Beacham
Stephanie Beacham
Arabella Sutton
AHAnthony Hopkins
Anthony Hopkins
Jack Figg
CCChristopher Cazenove
Christopher Cazenove
Jonathan Ainsley
SWStuart Wilson
Stuart Wilson
Jack Miller
JSJames Saito
James Saito
Tony Chiu
FF
Fiona Fullerton
Madelena
GCGary Cady
Gary Cady
Philip
DRDavid Robb
David Robb
Shane O'Neill
COClaire Oberman
Claire Oberman
Sarah Pascal
CBChristopher Blake
Christopher Blake
Sandy
TE
Thomas Ewbank
Patrick

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To Be the Best — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams To Be the Best?

To Be the Best is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is To Be the Best on Netflix?

No, To Be the Best is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video.

Is To Be the Best on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — To Be the Best is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Canada as of October 2026.

Where can I watch To Be the Best for free?

To Be the Best is available on Amazon Prime Video in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in To Be the Best?

To Be the Best has 1 season in total (2 episodes). The series concluded in 1992.

Are all episodes of To Be the Best out yet?

Yes — all 2 episodes across 1 season of To Be the Best are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of To Be the Best?

No — To Be the Best ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

Is To Be the Best based on a book?

Yes — To Be the Best is based on a book or novel.