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Poppy Shakespeare

6.820081h 27mMovieDrama

N has been a day patient at north London's Dorothy Fish day hospital for 13 years - her ambition is never to leave. Then she meets glamourous new patient Poppy Shakespeare, an ad agency receptionist convinced she's not mad.

DirectorBenjamin Ross
WriterSarah Williams
ProducersAlasdair Flind·Charles Steel

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Cast · Directed by Benjamin Ross

NHNaomie Harris
Naomie Harris
Poppy
AMAnna Maxwell Martin
Anna Maxwell Martin
N
TPTessa Peake-Jones
Tessa Peake-Jones
Rhona
CBClaire Benedict
Claire Benedict
Rosetta
ASAdrian Scarborough
Adrian Scarborough
Middle Class Michael
CMCathy Murphy
Cathy Murphy
Astrid
KA
Kolade Agboke
Wesley
MCMarie Critchley
Marie Critchley
Tina
BM
Bruce MacLeod
Brian the Butcher
PLPenny Layden
Penny Layden
Sue
KGKerry Godliman
Kerry Godliman
Verna
JAJosef Altin
Josef Altin
Zubin

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Poppy Shakespeare — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Poppy Shakespeare?

Poppy Shakespeare is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video Free in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Poppy Shakespeare on Netflix?

No, Poppy Shakespeare is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video Free.

Is Poppy Shakespeare on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Poppy Shakespeare is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

Where can I watch Poppy Shakespeare for free?

Poppy Shakespeare is available to stream free (with ads) on Amazon Prime Video Free in United Kingdom.