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Life Begins

8.020043 seasonsTV SeriesDramaComedy

Life Begins is a British television drama first broadcast on ITV between February 2004 and October 2006, starring Caroline Quentin and Alexander Armstrong, Anne Reid and Frank Finlay.

DirectorCharles Palmer
ProducerAndy Harries

Where to watch

Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Sep 4, 2006
E2
Episode 2
Sep 11, 2006
E3
Episode 3
Sep 18, 2006
E4
Episode 4
Sep 25, 2006
E5
Episode 5
Oct 2, 2006
E6
Episode 6
Oct 9, 2006

Cast · Directed by Charles Palmer

Frank Finlay
Frank Finlay
Eric Thornhill
Caroline Quentin
Caroline Quentin
Maggie Mee
Alexander Armstrong
Alexander Armstrong
Phil Mee
Anne Reid
Anne Reid
Brenda Thornhill
Michelle Holmes
Michelle Holmes
Genevieve
Finlay Robertson
Finlay Robertson
Kevin
Chloe Howman
Chloe Howman
Helen
Elliot Henderson-Boyle
Elliot Henderson-Boyle
James Mee
Ace Ryan
Ace Ryan
Becca Mee

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Life Begins — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Life Begins?

Life Begins isn't on any subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is Life Begins on Netflix?

No, Life Begins is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Is Life Begins on Amazon Prime Video?

Life Begins isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Life Begins for free?

Life Begins isn't available free in United States; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

How many seasons are in Life Begins?

Life Begins has 3 seasons in total (20 episodes). The series concluded in 2006.

Are all episodes of Life Begins out yet?

Yes — all 20 episodes across 3 seasons of Life Begins are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 4 of Life Begins?

No — Life Begins ended after 3 seasons, so there is no Season 4.