# Where to watch Life on Mars (2006) in the UK

> Life on Mars (2006) is currently available to stream in the UK on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and ITVX Premium. Last verified on 3 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 2006  
**Runtime:** 60 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 7.7/10  
**Genres:** Crime, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy  
**Seasons:** 2  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 3 May 2026 (2026-05-03T16:39:54.356Z)  

## Synopsis

A detective chief inspector from 2006 is investigating a serial killer when he is knocked over by a speeding car. Waking up, he finds himself mysteriously transported back in time to 1973. Initially struggling to come to terms with his situation, he has to come to terms with the old-fashioned technology and attitude of the day, while figuring out how he came to be trapped in the past.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Amazon Prime Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Life%20on%20Mars&i=instant-video)
- [Amazon Prime Video with Ads](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Life%20on%20Mars&i=instant-video)
- [ITVX Premium](https://www.itv.com/search?query=Life%20on%20Mars)

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [BBC iPlayer](https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/search?q=Life%20on%20Mars)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream Life on Mars in the UK?**

Life on Mars (2006) is currently included in subscriptions to Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and ITVX Premium in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**Are all seasons of Life on Mars on the same service?**

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**Is Life on Mars on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Life on Mars is currently included with: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and ITVX Premium.

**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/2973/life-on-mars-2006
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/kFmhMpfyCVsu8AdJmz0xzULUduZ.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/2973/life-on-mars-2006.json

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