Crime and Punishment Facts, FAQ & Common Questions
1979 · BBC One · Status: Ended · Rated: Not Rated
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime and Punishment
Direct, verified answers to the most common queries regarding episodes, renewals, watch order, and streaming availability.
How many seasons and episodes does Crime and Punishment have?
Crime and Punishment has 1 season and 3 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on May 22, 1979.
Is Crime and Punishment renewed, ended, or canceled?
Crime and Punishment has concluded its run and is officially ended.
How long does it take to binge watch Crime and Punishment?
It takes 3h 45m (225 minutes) to watch the complete run of Crime and Punishment. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 2 days. Yes! At 3.8 hours total, you can comfortably finish this in a single weekend with about 1.9 hours per day.
Where can you stream or watch Crime and Punishment?
Crime and Punishment is available for streaming on Digital on-demand platforms & broadcast archives. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.
What is the official age rating for Crime and Punishment?
Crime and Punishment has an official content rating of Not Rated.
Who are the lead actors in Crime and Punishment?
The primary ensemble cast includes John Hurt as Rodion Raskolnikov (age 77 (deceased)), Anne Orwin as Nastasya Petrovna, Siân Phillips as Katerina Ivánovna (age 93), Fiona Glassbrook as Polenka Ivánovna.
Ensemble Cast & Current Ages
Lead cast members, their character identities, and current ages calculated from official biographical records:
| Actor | Character | Current Age |
|---|---|---|
| John Hurt | Rodion Raskolnikov | 77 (deceased) |
| Anne Orwin | Nastasya Petrovna | – |
| Siân Phillips | Katerina Ivánovna | 93 |
| Fiona Glassbrook | Polenka Ivánovna | – |
| Nicky Stoter | Kolya Ivánovna | – |
| Francesca Gerrard | Lida Ivánovna | – |
| Carinthia West | Lizavéta Ivánovna | 75 |
| Beatrix Lehmann | Alyóna Ivánovna | 123 |
Editorial Verification & Sources
All production facts, air dates, cast credentials, and streaming metadata for Crime and Punishment are compiled from official broadcaster archives, TMDB, and Wikidata records. Last verified on September 25, 2026.