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An Adventure in Space and Time

7.720131h 23mPGMovieDrama

Actor William Hartnell felt trapped by a succession of hard-man roles while wannabe producer Verity Lambert was frustrated by the TV industry's glass ceiling. Both of them were to find unlikely hope and unexpected challenges in the form of…

DirectorTerry McDonough
WriterMark Gatiss
ProducersMatt Strevens·Mark Gatiss

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BBC iPlayerBBC iPlayer
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Terry McDonough

DBDavid Bradley
David Bradley
William Hartnell
JRJessica Raine
Jessica Raine
Verity Lambert
SDSacha Dhawan
Sacha Dhawan
Waris Hussein
BCBrian Cox
Brian Cox
Sydney Newman
LMLesley Manville
Lesley Manville
Heather Hartnell
JRJeff Rawle
Jeff Rawle
Mervyn Pinfield
CGClaudia Grant
Claudia Grant
Carole Ann Ford
JPJemma Powell
Jemma Powell
Jacqueline Hill
JGJamie Glover
Jamie Glover
William Russell
RSReece Shearsmith
Reece Shearsmith
Patrick Troughton
NBNicholas Briggs
Nicholas Briggs
Peter Hawkins
CFCarole Ann Ford
Carole Ann Ford
Joyce

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An Adventure in Space and Time — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams An Adventure in Space and Time?

An Adventure in Space and Time is streaming on BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is An Adventure in Space and Time on Netflix?

No, An Adventure in Space and Time is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on BBC iPlayer.

Is An Adventure in Space and Time on Amazon Prime Video?

No, An Adventure in Space and Time isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now. It's on BBC iPlayer instead.

Where can I watch An Adventure in Space and Time for free?

An Adventure in Space and Time is available to stream free (with ads) on BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom.

Is An Adventure in Space and Time based on a true story?

Yes — An Adventure in Space and Time is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).