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Cast · Directed by Clare Beavan
ES
Ed Stoppard
Alan Turing
HG
Henry Goodman
Franz Greenbaum
PM
Paul McGann
Himself - Narrator (voice)
AB
Asa Briggs
Himself - Codebreaker, Bletchley Park
JV
Jean Valentine
Herself - WRNS and Bombe Operator, Bletchley Park
DL
David Leavitt
Himself - Alan Turing's Biographer
RN
Rolf Noskwith
Himself - Codebreaker, Bletchley Park
DT
Dermot Turing
Himself - Alan Turing's Nephew
CM
Christopher Morcom
Himself - Christopher Morcom's Nephew (as Christopher Morcom QC)
IS
Ian Stewart
Himself - University of Warwick (as Professor Ian Stewart)
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Britain's Greatest Codebreaker — streaming FAQ
Which OTT platform streams Britain's Greatest Codebreaker?
Britain's Greatest Codebreaker is streaming on Magellan TV in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on YouTube. It's not currently on Netflix.
Is Britain's Greatest Codebreaker on Netflix?
No, Britain's Greatest Codebreaker is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Magellan TV.
Is Britain's Greatest Codebreaker on Amazon Prime Video?
No, Britain's Greatest Codebreaker isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now. It's on Magellan TV instead.
Where can I watch Britain's Greatest Codebreaker for free?
Britain's Greatest Codebreaker is available on Magellan TV in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.
Is Britain's Greatest Codebreaker based on a true story?
Yes — Britain's Greatest Codebreaker is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).
