# Where to watch The Mistress (1985) in the UK

> The Mistress (1985) is currently available to stream in the UK on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Last verified on 4 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 1985  
**Runtime:** 30 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 5.5/10  
**Genres:** Comedy  
**Seasons:** 2  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 4 May 2026 (2026-05-04T02:24:32.805Z)  

## Synopsis

The Mistress is a British sitcom that aired on BBC2 from 1985 to 1987. Starring Felicity Kendal and Jane Asher, it was written by Carla Lane.

The Mistress features Kendal playing Maxine, a young florist who is having an affair with a married man, whose wife was played by Jane Asher. It was disliked by some viewers, who were unhappy at seeing Felicity Kendal, who was best known as the innocent Barbara Good, playing a woman sleeping with someone else's husband.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Amazon Prime Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Mistress&i=instant-video)
- [Amazon Prime Video with Ads](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Mistress&i=instant-video)

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [STV Player](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/3285-the-mistress/watch?locale=GB)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream The Mistress in the UK?**

The Mistress (1985) is currently included in subscriptions to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**Are all seasons of The Mistress on the same service?**

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**Is The Mistress on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Mistress is currently included with: Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

**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/3285/the-mistress-1985
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/hLpd2SiYMKNNzqGaG9kl3L3vSjn.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/3285/the-mistress-1985.json

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