Cracker Facts, FAQ & Common Questions
1993 · ITV1 · Status: Ended · Rated: TV-MA
Frequently Asked Questions About Cracker
Direct, verified answers to the most common queries regarding episodes, renewals, watch order, and streaming availability.
How many seasons and episodes does Cracker have?
Cracker has 3 seasons and 23 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on September 27, 1993 to November 27, 1995.
Is Cracker renewed, ended, or canceled?
Cracker has concluded its run and is officially ended.
How long does it take to binge watch Cracker?
It takes 23h 0m (1380 minutes) to watch the complete run of Cracker. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 12 days. Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 23 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 12 days.
What is the highest-rated episode of Cracker?
The highest-rated episode is Season 1, Episode 5 ("To Say I Love You (3)"), which holds an outstanding rating of 10/10 based on 1 audience ratings.
Where can you stream or watch Cracker?
Cracker is available for streaming on Britbox Apple TV Channel, BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.
What is the official age rating for Cracker?
Cracker has an official content rating of TV-MA. It is intended for mature adult audiences and may contain explicit language, intense violence, or sexual themes.
Who are the lead actors in Cracker?
The primary ensemble cast includes Robbie Coltrane as Edward 'Fitz' Fitzgerald (age 72 (deceased)), Geraldine Somerville as Jane 'Panhandle' Penhaligon (age 59), Lorcan Cranitch as DS Jimmy Beck (age 67), Barbara Flynn as Judith Fitzgerald (age 78).
Ensemble Cast & Current Ages
Lead cast members, their character identities, and current ages calculated from official biographical records:
| Actor | Character | Current Age |
|---|---|---|
| Robbie Coltrane | Edward 'Fitz' Fitzgerald | 72 (deceased) |
| Geraldine Somerville | Jane 'Panhandle' Penhaligon | 59 |
| Lorcan Cranitch | DS Jimmy Beck | 67 |
| Barbara Flynn | Judith Fitzgerald | 78 |
| Kieran O'Brien | Mark Fitzgerald | 52 |
| Ricky Tomlinson | Wise | 86 |
| Tess Thomson | Kate Fitzgerald | – |
| Christopher Eccleston | David Bilborough | 62 |
Editorial Verification & Sources
All production facts, air dates, cast credentials, and streaming metadata for Cracker are compiled from official broadcaster archives, TMDB, and Wikidata records. Last verified on September 25, 2026.