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Looks can be deceiving. Peter Kingdom seems to have everything — a man of some standing in the seaside town of Market Shipborough, he dresses well and has all the trappings of success. Why, then, does he wander along the beach and stare out to sea for hours at a time? Despite Peter's thriving legal practice, he must deal with his dysfunctional family (which includes his unstable sister) and his grief over his missing half-brother and law partner, Simon.
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Kingdom premiered April 22, 2007. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Looks can be deceiving. Peter Kingdom seems to have everything — a man of some standing in the seaside town of Market Shipborough, he dresses well and has all the trappings of success. Why, then, does he wander along the beach and stare out to sea for hours at a time? Despite Peter's thriving legal practice, he must deal with his dysfunctional family (which includes his unstable sister) and his grief over his missing half-brother and law partner, Simon.
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Episode 1
Peter attempts to help an injured Iraq War veteran face his future. Lyle helps an attractive young lady who claims she has been sexually discriminated against by the army. Beatrice has to adjust to being a mother.
Directed by Metin HüseyinWritten by Alan WhitingGuest stars Phyllida Law, John Thomson, Sophie Winkleman, Peter Sallis, Angus Imrie, Obi Abili, Charles Daish, Daniel Hill
Episode 2
The local sci-fi community are intrigued by some crop circles in the area. A local farmer decides to make some money by charging people to see them.
Directed by Metin HüseyinWritten by Guy BurtGuest stars John Thomson, Neil Dudgeon, Colin Baker, Sandi Toksvig, Pax Baldwin, Damian Kell, Richard Frame, Amy Marston
Episode 3
Peter faces a tricky task when he tries to find a middle ground in the minefield of scientific research and animal rights. Nigel and Lyle set out to save an order of nuns from eviction. Beatrice attempts to distract Peter after he questions her about Petra's father.
Directed by Metin HüseyinWritten by Jeff PoveyGuest stars Phyllida Law, John Thomson, Anna Massey, Jaye Griffiths, Larissa Wilson, Adrian Hood, Paul Kaye, Jack Dee
Episode 4
Peter finds out who the real father of his niece is. Lyle tries to sort out a depute over some land between some golfers and druids. He also tries to take the next step in his relationship with Emily. Peter tries to help somebody who is being blackmailed.
Directed by Edward HallWritten by Guy BurtGuest stars Phyllida Law, Richard Bremmer, Adrian Scarborough, Nicole Faraday, Jack Dee, Polly Adams, Richard Henders, Sebastian Abineri
Episode 5
Lyle returns home to Stockport to try and help his mother keep her allotment. When Scott is caught on the school's CCTV playing up he is suspended. Peter attempts to help a local family video their daughter's appearance in a school concert. When Mr Snell gets married everyone is left feeling shocked.
Directed by Edward HallWritten by Alan WhitingGuest stars John Thomson, Oliver Phelps, James Phelps, Howard Crossley, Angus Imrie, Rozzie Curlett, Tom Beard, Sarah Woodward
Episode 6
When a duke starts selling his titles on eBay his estranged brother seeks out Peter to ask for his help - thinking the man is doing it to fund a drug habit. Having previously collapsed after feeling unwell, Peter makes a trip to his doctor for test, resulting in the doctor wanting to run more tests. Gloria, meanwhile, frets about how to tell Peter about the birth certificate she discovered up in the attic... Does it have anything to do with his current state of health?
Directed by Edward HallWritten by Alan WhitingGuest stars Phyllida Law, John Thomson, Tobias Menzies, Nicholas Rowe, Olivia Llewellyn, Kate O'Flynn, Simon Scardifield, Georgia Hall
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
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