# Where to watch Queen James: Passion, Plots and Power (2026) in the UK

> Queen James: Passion, Plots and Power (2026) is available to watch free in the UK on BBC iPlayer. Last verified on 2 August 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2026  
**Runtime:** 58 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 10.0/10  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 2 August 2026 (2026-08-02T09:50:32.251Z)  

## Synopsis

‘Elizabeth was king, then James was queen.’ – Unknown English author (1623)  Gareth Russell, the author of Queen James: The Life and Loves of Britain’s First King, tells James’ story, focusing on a sensational murder trial that threatened to shake the monarchy to its core.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [BBC iPlayer](https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/search?q=Queen%20James%3A%20Passion%2C%20Plots%20and%20Power)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Queen James: Passion, Plots and Power for free in the UK?**

Queen James: Passion, Plots and Power (2026) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on BBC iPlayer in the United Kingdom.

**Is Queen James: Passion, Plots and Power on Netflix in the UK?**

No — Queen James: Passion, Plots and Power (2026) is not currently on Netflix in the UK. It is streaming on BBC iPlayer instead.

**Is Queen James: Passion, Plots and Power on Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

No — Queen James: Passion, Plots and Power (2026) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. It is streaming on BBC iPlayer instead.

**Is Queen James: Passion, Plots and Power on Disney+ in the UK?**

No — Queen James: Passion, Plots and Power (2026) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK. It is streaming on BBC iPlayer instead.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
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