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Death in Holy Orders

7.120031 seasonTV SeriesMysteryCrimeDrama

Detective Adam Dalgliesh investigates the death of a young ordinand who died in mysterious circumstances.

ProducersMargaret Enefer·Susan Hogg

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Part 1
Aug 23, 2003
E2
Part 2
Aug 24, 2003

Cast

RHRobert Hardy
Robert Hardy
Father Martin Petrie
JSJesse Spencer
Jesse Spencer
Raphael Arbuthnot
MSMartin Shaw
Martin Shaw
Commander Adam Dalgliesh
JDJanie Dee
Janie Dee
Emma Lavenham
AHAlan Howard
Alan Howard
Father Sebastian Morell
JRJeff Rawle
Jeff Rawle
Father Peregrine Glover
HFHugh Fraser
Hugh Fraser
George Gregory
CWClive Wood
Clive Wood
Archdeacon Matthew Crampton
TGTom Goodman-Hill
Tom Goodman-Hill
Eric Surtees
JCJohn Clegg
John Clegg
Father John Betterton
ER
Emma Rydal
Karen Surtees
AHAlex Hassell
Alex Hassell
Peter Buckhurst

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Death in Holy Orders — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Death in Holy Orders?

Death in Holy Orders is streaming on Sky Go and UKTV Play in United Kingdom. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Death in Holy Orders on Netflix?

No, Death in Holy Orders is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. It's currently on Sky Go and UKTV Play.

Is Death in Holy Orders on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Death in Holy Orders isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now. It's on Sky Go and UKTV Play instead.

Where can I watch Death in Holy Orders for free?

Death in Holy Orders is available to stream free (with ads) on UKTV Play in United Kingdom.

How many seasons are in Death in Holy Orders?

Death in Holy Orders has 1 season in total (2 episodes). The series concluded in 2003.

Are all episodes of Death in Holy Orders out yet?

Yes — all 2 episodes across 1 season of Death in Holy Orders are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Death in Holy Orders?

No — Death in Holy Orders ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

What book is Death in Holy Orders based on?

Death in Holy Orders is based on Death in Holy Orders by P. D. James.