Five Days Facts, FAQ & Common Questions
2007 · BBC One · Status: Ended · Rated: TV-MA
Frequently Asked Questions About Five Days
Direct, verified answers to the most common queries regarding episodes, renewals, watch order, and streaming availability.
How many seasons and episodes does Five Days have?
Five Days has 2 seasons and 10 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on January 23, 2007 to March 5, 2010.
Is Five Days renewed, ended, or canceled?
Five Days has concluded its run and is officially ended.
How long does it take to binge watch Five Days?
It takes 10h 0m (600 minutes) to watch the complete run of Five Days. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 5 days. Yes! At 10 hours total, you can comfortably finish this in a single weekend with about 5 hours per day.
Where can you stream or watch Five Days?
Five Days is available for streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.
What is the official age rating for Five Days?
Five Days 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 Five Days?
The primary ensemble cast includes Hugh Bonneville as DSI Iain Barclay (age 62), Patrick Malahide as John Poole (age 81), Penelope Wilton as Barbara Poole (age 80), Edward Woodward as Vic Marsham (age 79 (deceased)).
Ensemble Cast & Current Ages
Lead cast members, their character identities, and current ages calculated from official biographical records:
| Actor | Character | Current Age |
|---|---|---|
| Hugh Bonneville | DSI Iain Barclay | 62 |
| Patrick Malahide | John Poole | 81 |
| Penelope Wilton | Barbara Poole | 80 |
| Edward Woodward | Vic Marsham | 79 (deceased) |
| David Oyelowo | Matt Wellings | 50 |
| Sarah Smart | Sarah Wheeler | 49 |
| Richard Harrington | Daf Parry | 51 |
| Charlie Creed-Miles | DC Stephen Beam | 54 |
Editorial Verification & Sources
All production facts, air dates, cast credentials, and streaming metadata for Five Days are compiled from official broadcaster archives, TMDB, and Wikidata records. Last verified on September 25, 2026.