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Sleuths, Spies & Sorcerers: Andrew Marr's Paperback Heroes

7.520161 seasonTV SeriesDocumentary

Andrew Marr deconstructs detective fiction, fantasy epics and spy novels - the books we really read. He unpicks their conventions to show how these books keep us turning the page.

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Detectives
Oct 17, 2016
E2
Fantasy
Oct 24, 2016
E3
Spies
Oct 31, 2016

Cast

AMAndrew Marr
Andrew Marr
Self - Presenter

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Sleuths, Spies & Sorcerers: Andrew Marr's Paperback Heroes — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Sleuths, Spies & Sorcerers: Andrew Marr's Paperback Heroes?

Sleuths, Spies & Sorcerers: Andrew Marr's Paperback Heroes is streaming on Sky Go and BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Sleuths, Spies & Sorcerers: Andrew Marr's Paperback Heroes on Netflix?

No, Sleuths, Spies & Sorcerers: Andrew Marr's Paperback Heroes is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Sky Go and BBC iPlayer.

Is Sleuths, Spies & Sorcerers: Andrew Marr's Paperback Heroes on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Sleuths, Spies & Sorcerers: Andrew Marr's Paperback Heroes isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now. It's on Sky Go and BBC iPlayer instead.

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Sleuths, Spies & Sorcerers: Andrew Marr's Paperback Heroes is available to stream free (with ads) on BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom.

How many seasons does Sleuths, Spies & Sorcerers: Andrew Marr's Paperback Heroes have?

Sleuths, Spies & Sorcerers: Andrew Marr's Paperback Heroes has 1 season so far.

Are all episodes of Sleuths, Spies & Sorcerers: Andrew Marr's Paperback Heroes out yet?

The 1 released season of Sleuths, Spies & Sorcerers: Andrew Marr's Paperback Heroes is complete, but the show is still in production — a new season is expected.

Is there a Season 2 of Sleuths, Spies & Sorcerers: Andrew Marr's Paperback Heroes?

A Season 2 of Sleuths, Spies & Sorcerers: Andrew Marr's Paperback Heroes hasn't been officially confirmed yet.