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The Sixth Commandment

6.820231 seasonTV SeriesCrimeDrama

A series that dramatises the shocking story of the true-life murder of former Stowe schoolmaster and deeply closeted evangelical Christian, 69-year-old Peter Farquhar, by his 28-year-old student and young churchwarden Ben Field in October 2015.

DirectorSaul Dibb
WriterSarah Phelps
ProducersFrances du Pille·Derek Wax

Where to watch

Sky GoSky Go
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Jul 17, 2023
E2
Episode 2
Jul 18, 2023
E3
Episode 3
Jul 24, 2023
E4
Episode 4
Jul 25, 2023

Cast · Directed by Saul Dibb

Timothy Spall
Timothy Spall
Peter Farquhar
Anne Reid
Anne Reid
Ann Moore-Martin
Éanna Hardwicke
Éanna Hardwicke
Ben Field
Annabel Scholey
Annabel Scholey
Ann-Marie Blake
Anna Crilly
Anna Crilly
Natalie Golding
Jonathan Aris
Jonathan Aris
DCI Mark Glover
Peter Sullivan
Peter Sullivan
David Jeremy
Ben Bailey Smith
Ben Bailey Smith
Simon Blake
Sheila Hancock
Sheila Hancock
Elizabeth Zettl
Adrian Rawlins
Adrian Rawlins
Ian Farquhar
Amanda Root
Amanda Root
Sue Farquhar
Conor MacNeill
Conor MacNeill
Martyn Smith

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The Sixth Commandment — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Sixth Commandment?

The Sixth Commandment is streaming on Sky Go in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Sixth Commandment on Netflix?

No, The Sixth Commandment is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of August 2026. It's currently on Sky Go.

Is The Sixth Commandment on Amazon Prime Video?

The Sixth Commandment 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 The Sixth Commandment for free?

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

How many seasons are in The Sixth Commandment?

The Sixth Commandment has 1 season in total (4 episodes). The series concluded in 2023.

Are all episodes of The Sixth Commandment out yet?

Yes — all 4 episodes across 1 season of The Sixth Commandment are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Sixth Commandment?

No — The Sixth Commandment ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.