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The Up Series

8.2196410 seasonsTV SeriesDocumentary

A series of documentaries that have followed the lives of fourteen British children since 1964, when they were seven years old.

DirectorMichael Apted

Where to watch

ITVXITVX
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
70 Up, Part 1
Sep 15, 2026
E2
70 Up, Part 2
Sep 22, 2026

Cast · Directed by Michael Apted

JBJacqueline Bassett
Jacqueline Bassett
Self
SBSymon Basterfield
Symon Basterfield
Self
NHNeil Hughes
Neil Hughes
Self
NHNicholas Hitchon
Nicholas Hitchon
Self
BBBruce Balden
Bruce Balden
Self
SSSusan Sullivan
Susan Sullivan
Self
PDPeter Davies
Peter Davies
Self
LJLynn Johnson
Lynn Johnson
Self
ABAndrew Brackfield
Andrew Brackfield
Self
TWTony Walker
Tony Walker
Self
SDSuzanne Dewey
Suzanne Dewey
Self
PKPaul Kligerman
Paul Kligerman
Self

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The Up Series — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Up Series?

The Up Series is streaming on ITVX in United Kingdom. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Up Series on Netflix?

No, The Up Series is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. It's currently on ITVX.

Is The Up Series on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Up Series isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now. It's on ITVX instead.

Where can I watch The Up Series for free?

The Up Series is available to stream free (with ads) on ITVX in United Kingdom.

How many seasons does The Up Series have?

The Up Series has 10 seasons so far.

Are all episodes of The Up Series out yet?

The 10 released seasons of The Up Series are complete, but the show is still in production — a new season is expected.

Is there a Season 11 of The Up Series?

A Season 11 of The Up Series hasn't been officially confirmed yet.