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Law & Order

7.319781 seasonTV SeriesDrama

Law & Order is a series of four British television plays written by G. F. Newman and directed by Les Blair. It was first transmitted in 1978 on BBC2.

ProducerTony Garnett

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
A Detective's Tale
Apr 6, 1978
E2
A Villain's Tale
Apr 13, 1978
E3
A Brief's Tale
Apr 20, 1978
E4
A Prisoner's Tale
Apr 27, 1978

Cast

DMDerek Martin
Derek Martin
Fred Pyall
PD
Peter Dean
Jack Lynn
KCKen Campbell
Ken Campbell
Alex Gladwell
DC
Deirdre Costello
Cathy Lynn
BC
Billy Cornelius
Eric Lethridge
AFAlan Ford
Alan Ford
Clifford Harding

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Law & Order — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Law & Order?

Law & Order is streaming on BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Law & Order on Netflix?

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

Is Law & Order on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Law & Order isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now. It's on BBC iPlayer instead.

Where can I watch Law & Order for free?

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

How many seasons are in Law & Order?

Law & Order has 1 season in total (4 episodes). The series concluded in 1978.

Are all episodes of Law & Order out yet?

Yes — all 4 episodes across 1 season of Law & Order are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Law & Order?

No — Law & Order ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.