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Place of Execution

7.020081 seasonTV SeriesMysteryDramaCrime

On a freezing December night in 1963, 13-year-old Alison Carter took her dog for a walk and was never seen again. As the entire country watched, newly-promoted Detective Inspector George Bennett turned up enough evidence to see his suspect…

DirectorDaniel Percival
WriterPatrick Harbinson
ProducersPhil Leach·Robson Green

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Sep 22, 2008
E2
Episode 2
Sep 29, 2008
E3
Episode 3
Oct 6, 2008

Cast · Directed by Daniel Percival

JSJuliet Stevenson
Juliet Stevenson
Catherine Heathcote
LILee Ingleby
Lee Ingleby
DI George Bennett
PJPhilip Jackson
Philip Jackson
Old George Bennett
GWGreg Wise
Greg Wise
Philip Hawkin
TMTony Maudsley
Tony Maudsley
DS Tommy Clough
ED
Elizabeth Day
Sasha Heathcote
DT
Danny Tennant
PC Swindells
PG
Poppy Goodburn
Alison Carter
MNMikey North
Mikey North
Charlie Lomas
SRSheila Reid
Sheila Reid
Ma Lomas
DSDanny Sapani
Danny Sapani
Keith Slocombe
JB
Joy Blakeman
Kathy Lomas

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Place of Execution — streaming FAQ

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Place of Execution is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video Free and Amazon MX Player in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Place of Execution on Netflix?

No, Place of Execution is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of November 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video Free.

Is Place of Execution on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Place of Execution is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of November 2026.

Where can I watch Place of Execution for free?

Place of Execution is available to stream free (with ads) on Amazon Prime Video Free and Amazon MX Player in United Kingdom.

How many seasons are in Place of Execution?

Place of Execution has 1 season in total (3 episodes). The series concluded in 2008.

Are all episodes of Place of Execution out yet?

Yes — all 3 episodes across 1 season of Place of Execution are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Place of Execution?

No — Place of Execution ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

What book is Place of Execution based on?

Place of Execution is based on A Place of Execution by Val McDermid.