# Where to watch Law & Order (1978) in the UK

> Law & Order (1978) is available to watch free in the UK on BBC iPlayer. Last verified on 3 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 1978  
**Runtime:** 80 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 7.3/10  
**Genres:** Drama  
**Seasons:** 1  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 3 May 2026 (2026-05-03T14:25:31.502Z)  

## Synopsis

Law & Order is a series of four British television plays written by G. F. Newman and directed by Les Blair. It was first transmitted in 1978 on BBC2.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [BBC iPlayer](https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/search?q=Law%20%26%20Order)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Law & Order for free in the UK?**

Law & Order (1978) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on BBC iPlayer in the United Kingdom.

**Are all seasons of Law & Order on the same service?**

Not always — TV licensing is sometimes negotiated season by season. ScreenSearch shows availability across all seasons on the title's page; for season-specific availability, look at the season picker inside the search dialog.

**Is Law & Order on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Law & Order is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

**How accurate is this TV series'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.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/13852/law-order-1978
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/yKmsUk9FSEjpWyPaQvmf4WoOGRF.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/13852/law-order-1978.json

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