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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
ProducersSarah Phelps·Lucy Richer

Where to watch

Sky GoSky GoBBC iPlayerBBC iPlayer
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

TSTimothy Spall
Timothy Spall
Peter Farquhar
ARAnne Reid
Anne Reid
Ann Moore-Martin
ÉHÉanna Hardwicke
Éanna Hardwicke
Ben Field
ASAnnabel Scholey
Annabel Scholey
Ann-Marie Blake
ACAnna Crilly
Anna Crilly
Natalie Golding
JAJonathan Aris
Jonathan Aris
DCI Mark Glover
PSPeter Sullivan
Peter Sullivan
David Jeremy
BSBen Bailey Smith
Ben Bailey Smith
Simon Blake
SHSheila Hancock
Sheila Hancock
Elizabeth Zettl
ARAdrian Rawlins
Adrian Rawlins
Ian Farquhar
ARAmanda Root
Amanda Root
Sue Farquhar
CMConor 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 and 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 The Sixth Commandment on Netflix?

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

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.