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Windrush

19981 seasonTV SeriesDocumentary

Windrush is a 4-part series of one hour television documentaries originally broadcast on BBC2 in 1998 to mark the 50th anniversary of the arrival in Britain of the Empire Windrush, the ship which brought the first wave of post-war West Indian immigrants.

ProducerDavid Upshal

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Arrival
May 30, 1998
E2
Intolerance
Jun 6, 1998
E3
A New Generation
Jun 13, 1998
E4
A British Story
Jun 20, 1998

Cast

LHLenny Henry
Lenny Henry
Self
DL
Doreen Lawrence
Self
VAValerie Amos
Valerie Amos
Self
DADiane Abbott
Diane Abbott
Self
PB
Paul Boateng
Self
JB
Jazzie B
Self
PRPatrick Robinson
Patrick Robinson
Self - Narrator (voice)
UC
Ulric Cross
Self
LJLinton Kwesi Johnson
Linton Kwesi Johnson
Self
SHStuart Hall
Stuart Hall
Self
JT
John Tyndall
Self
DH
Darcus Howe
Self

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Windrush — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Windrush?

Windrush is streaming on Sky Go and BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Windrush on Netflix?

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

Is Windrush on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Windrush isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now. It's on Sky Go and BBC iPlayer instead.

Where can I watch Windrush for free?

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

How many seasons are in Windrush?

Windrush has 1 season in total (4 episodes). The series concluded in 1998.

Are all episodes of Windrush out yet?

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

Is there a Season 2 of Windrush?

No — Windrush ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.