How to watch The Sixth Commandment in Australia

After a successful run on BBC One, the four-part crime series The Sixth Commandment is coming to Australia, bringing one of the most complex and confounding criminal cases to your screens. It follows the deaths of Peter Farquhar and Ann Moore-Martin in 2015 and 2017, and how it was perpetuated by culprit Ben Field, who manipulated his victims into starting a relationship with him until their tragic deaths.

Ahead of its television premiere in the country, here's everything to know about the new BBC series, including release date in Australia, cast, and where to watch it.

The Sixth Commandment preview

This new gripping crime series revolves around the murders of Peter Farquhar and Ann Moore-Martin in Maids Moreton, Buckinghamshire. It stars Timothy Spall (Spencer) as inspirational teacher Mr. Farquhar, who met charismatic PhD student Ben Field at Buckingham University.

Taking advantage of his loneliness and isolation, Field feigned love and presented himself as a friend, ally, and later a romantic partner, with the intention of being written into his will. Living a life in constant gaslighting and manipulation, Farquhar died in mysterious circumstances.

Following his death, Field set out to target Peter's neighbour Anne Moore-Martin, 57 years his senior. Sticking to his vicious technique, the master manipulator tricked her into starting a romance and later into living together.

When Moore-Martin died, it aroused suspicions on Field's involvement, ultimately connecting him to both deaths. What came next was the unraveling police investigation and Field's eventual high-profile trial.

The crime series, which is based on a true story, is written by Sarah Phelps, best known for her work on EastEnders and A Very British Scandal. Directed by Saul Dibb (The Salisbury Poisonings), The Sixth Commandment is inspired by the BAFTA-nominated documentary Catching A Killer: A Diary From The Grave.

The Sixth Commandment release date

The Sixth Commanded premiered last 17 July on BBC One and later on BBC iPlayer. In Australia, it's set to debut on Thursday at 8.30pm from 24 August on BBC First (available on Foxtel and Foxtel Now). Consisting of four episodes, the series also streams exclusively on BINGE with all episodes dropping at once on 14 September.

The Sixth Commandment	Foxtel Now	BINGE
Episode 1	Thur, 24 Aug 2023	Thur, 14 Sep 2023
Episode 2	Thur, 31 Aug 2023	Thur, 14 Sep 2023
Episode 3	Thur, 7 Sep 2023	Thur, 14 Sep 2023
Episode 4	Thur, 14 Sep 2023	Thur, 14 Sep 2023

The Sixth Commandment trailer

You can watch The Sixth Commandment trailer below:

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What other streaming services are The Sixth Commandment on?

The Sixth Commanded will be available to watch on Foxtel, as well as on Foxtel Now and BINGE. As of this writing, they’ve been the only streaming TV platforms to confirm the show’s premiere on their services.

Streaming Services	Available?
Foxtel Now	Yes
Foxtel	Yes
BINGE	Yes

How to watch The Sixth Commandment on Foxtel Now

The Sixth Commandment TV series launches on Foxtel, specifically airing on the BBC First channel. Fortunately, BBC First is already part of the standard Foxtel Plus bundle. Even better, new customers can even save for up to 12 months on plan fees with Foxtel’s latest offers.

You can also watch the new show when you sign up for Foxtel’s streaming service, Foxtel Now. Even easier for new customers, Foxtel still offers a free 10-day trial to access everything on its platform. After your free trial period expires, the Foxtel Now base pack, called the Essentials pack, is only $25 per month.

You'll need to add the Drama Extra pack on top of the Essentials to access BBC First.

How to watch The Sixth Commandment on BINGE

Another option to stream The Sixth Commanded drama is BINGE. Fortunately, they still offer a 14-day free trial, so new customers can explore heaps of shows and movies before signing up.

You can then choose from three streaming tiers to watch the best BINGE shows on demand. A Basic with Ads plan costs $10 per month and allows you to stream in HD on one device. An ad-free Standard Plan is $16 per month and enables you to enjoy standard or high definition on two devices.

The BINGE Premium Plan ($18 per month) is the last alternative, allowing you to stream on up to four screens/devices in SD or HD. All BINGE plans come with no lock-in contract so you can cancel anytime.

How to watch The Sixth Commandment with Telstra

Foxtel and Foxtel Now can be added through Telstra; hence, customers can access these platforms by simply adding their preferred service to their accounts. Foxtel from Telstra offers the exact same programming as a standard Foxtel service, but is often available at a reduced monthly cost. 

Meanwhile, the Foxtel Now from Telstra offer gives customers signing up to Foxtel Now via Telstra one month free of streaming. You can also enjoy 2 months free BINGE Standard plan when you sign up via Telstra! 

Cast of The Sixth Commandment

BBC's new drama stars Timothy Spall, Anne Reid, and Éanna Hardwicke in leading roles. Listed below is the complete cast of The Sixth Commandment.

Other shows on Foxtel Now and BINGE

The Foxtel Now and BINGE libraries offer a wide range of classic films, the latest blockbusters, and the best shows on TV, which you can explore by checking out what’s on BINGE.

When it comes to streaming awesome content, you can find similar titles when exploring what’s on Foxtel as well, since both streaming services mostly have the same TV shows and movies for streaming.

Moreover, new titles are added each and every week so the choice is never an issue. These include trending hits like House of the Dragon, Happy Valley, and The Walking Dead, just to mention a few. We have made a few more suggestions if you’re wondering what to watch now. Check them out below.

Streaming devices for Foxtel Now and BINGE

Here’s a list of devices to stream shows and movies online on Foxtel (via Foxtel GO), Foxtel Now, and BINGE.