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The Way We Live Now

7.720011 season15TV SeriesDrama

Anthony Trollope’s epic tale of Victorian power and corruption, set in the 1870s. Within weeks of his arrival in London, financier Augustus Melmotte announces a railway is to be built from Salt Lake City to the Gulf of Mexico and entices…

ProducersNigel Stafford-Clark·Jane Tranter

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Nov 11, 2001 9.0
E2
Episode 2
Nov 18, 2001 9.0
E3
Episode 3
Nov 25, 2001 9.0
E4
Episode 4
Dec 2, 2001

Cast

DSDavid Suchet
David Suchet
Augustus Melmotte
MMMatthew Macfadyen
Matthew Macfadyen
Sir Felix Carbury
CMCillian Murphy
Cillian Murphy
Paul Montague
PBPaloma Baeza
Paloma Baeza
Hetta Carbury
CCCheryl Campbell
Cheryl Campbell
Lady Carbury
RCRichard Cant
Richard Cant
Dolly Longestaffe
SHShirley Henderson
Shirley Henderson
Marie Melmotte
TBTony Britton
Tony Britton
Lord Alfred Grendall
DHDouglas Hodge
Douglas Hodge
Roger Carbury
DBDavid Bradley
David Bradley
Mr Broune
MOMiranda Otto
Miranda Otto
Mrs Hurtle
ACAllan Corduner
Allan Corduner
Croll

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The Way We Live Now — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Way We Live Now?

The Way We Live Now isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Way We Live Now on Netflix?

No, The Way We Live Now is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is The Way We Live Now on Amazon Prime Video?

The Way We Live Now 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 Way We Live Now for free?

The Way We Live Now isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

How many seasons are in The Way We Live Now?

The Way We Live Now has 1 season in total (4 episodes). The series concluded in 2001.

Are all episodes of The Way We Live Now out yet?

Yes — all 4 episodes across 1 season of The Way We Live Now are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Way We Live Now?

No — The Way We Live Now ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

Is The Way We Live Now based on a book?

Yes — The Way We Live Now is based on a book or novel.