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Starter for 10

6.420061h 36m12MovieDramaComedyRomance

In 1985, against the backdrop of Thatcherism, Brian Jackson enrolls in the University of Bristol, a scholarship boy from seaside Essex with a love of knowledge for its own sake and a childhood spent watching University Challenge, a college…

DirectorTom Vaughan
WriterDavid Nicholls
ProducersTom Hanks·Jeff Abberley

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BBC iPlayerBBC iPlayer
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Cast · Directed by Tom Vaughan

JMJames McAvoy
James McAvoy
Brian Jackson
AEAlice Eve
Alice Eve
Alice Harbinson
RHRebecca Hall
Rebecca Hall
Rebecca Epstein
CTCatherine Tate
Catherine Tate
Julie Jackson
DCDominic Cooper
Dominic Cooper
Spencer
BCBenedict Cumberbatch
Benedict Cumberbatch
Patrick Watts
JCJames Corden
James Corden
Tone
MGMark Gatiss
Mark Gatiss
Bamber Gascoigne
GHGuy Henry
Guy Henry
Dr. Morrison
JHJohn Henshaw
John Henshaw
Des
ETElaine Tan
Elaine Tan
Lucy Chang
SWSimon Woods
Simon Woods
Josh

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Starter for 10 — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Starter for 10?

Starter for 10 is streaming on BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on YouTube. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Starter for 10 on Netflix?

No, Starter for 10 is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. It's currently on BBC iPlayer.

Is Starter for 10 on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Starter for 10 isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now. It's on BBC iPlayer instead.

Where can I watch Starter for 10 for free?

Starter for 10 is available to stream free (with ads) on BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom.