Waking the Dead Facts, FAQ & Common Questions
2001 · BBC One · Status: Ended · Rated: TV-14
Frequently Asked Questions About Waking the Dead
Direct, verified answers to the most common queries regarding episodes, renewals, watch order, and streaming availability.
How many seasons and episodes does Waking the Dead have?
Waking the Dead has 9 seasons and 90 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on June 18, 2001 to April 11, 2011.
Is Waking the Dead renewed, ended, or canceled?
Waking the Dead has concluded its run and is officially ended.
How long does it take to binge watch Waking the Dead?
It takes 36h 0m (2160 minutes) to watch the complete run of Waking the Dead. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 18 days. Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 36 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 18 days.
What is the highest-rated episode of Waking the Dead?
The highest-rated episode is Season 1, Episode 5 ("A Simple Sacrifice (1)"), which holds an outstanding rating of 8/10 based on 1 audience ratings.
Where can you stream or watch Waking the Dead?
Waking the Dead is available for streaming on fuboTV, 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 Waking the Dead?
Waking the Dead has an official content rating of TV-14.
Who are the lead actors in Waking the Dead?
The primary ensemble cast includes Trevor Eve as DCI Peter Boyd (age 75), Sue Johnston as Dr. Grace Foley (age 82), Wil Johnson as DS Spencer Jordan (age 61), Tara Fitzgerald as Dr. Eve Lockhart (age 59).
Ensemble Cast & Current Ages
Lead cast members, their character identities, and current ages calculated from official biographical records:
| Actor | Character | Current Age |
|---|---|---|
| Trevor Eve | DCI Peter Boyd | 75 |
| Sue Johnston | Dr. Grace Foley | 82 |
| Wil Johnson | DS Spencer Jordan | 61 |
| Tara Fitzgerald | Dr. Eve Lockhart | 59 |
| Félicité Du Jeu | DC Stella Goodman | – |
| Holly Aird | Dr. Frankie Wharton | 57 |
| Claire Goose | DC Amelia 'Mel' Silver | 51 |
| Esther Hall | Dr. Felix Gibson | 56 |
Editorial Verification & Sources
All production facts, air dates, cast credentials, and streaming metadata for Waking the Dead are compiled from official broadcaster archives, TMDB, and Wikidata records. Last verified on September 25, 2026.