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Ideal

8.020057 seasons15TV SeriesComedy

Sitcom about a small-time dope dealer and his strange collection of acquaintances.

DirectorBen Gosling Fuller
WriterGraham Duff
ProducersGill Isles·Henry Normal

Where to watch

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

Seasons & Episodes

E1
The Police
May 26, 2011
E2
The Debtors
Jun 2, 2011
E3
The Brothel
Jun 9, 2011
E4
The Paintings
Jun 16, 2011
E5
The Love
Jun 23, 2011
E6
The Red King
Jun 30, 2011

Cast · Directed by Ben Gosling Fuller

JVJohnny Vegas
Johnny Vegas
Moz
GDGraham Duff
Graham Duff
Brian
TGTom Goodman-Hill
Tom Goodman-Hill
PC
NRNicola Reynolds
Nicola Reynolds
Nicki
BCBen Crompton
Ben Crompton
Colin
SMSinéad Matthews
Sinéad Matthews
Jenny
RPRyan Pope
Ryan Pope
Psycho Paul
JN
Jo Neary
Judith
DS
David Sant
Cartoon Head
APAndrew-Lee Potts
Andrew-Lee Potts
Lee
TF
Tim Fallows
Jason
DMDanny Morgan
Danny Morgan
Jake

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Ideal — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Ideal?

Ideal is streaming on BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Ideal on Netflix?

No, Ideal is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on BBC iPlayer.

Is Ideal on Amazon Prime Video?

Ideal isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Ideal for free?

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

How many seasons are in Ideal?

Ideal has 7 seasons in total (52 episodes). The series concluded in 2011.

Are all episodes of Ideal out yet?

Yes — all 52 episodes across 7 seasons of Ideal are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 8 of Ideal?

No — Ideal ended after 7 seasons, so there is no Season 8.