Truelove: TV release date and where to watch in Australia

Published On

March 27, 2024

From the minds behind the smash-hit series The End of the F***ing World comes another breakthrough on television with the premiere of Truelove.

It revolves around a group of older friends vowing to give each other a dignified death of their choosing when the time comes, a promise driven by their own definition of “true love”. 

Garnering positive reception from critics and audiences alike, Truelove is set to make its Australian premiere next week. Find out where to watch every episode using this guide. 

The new British drama premiered in the UK via Channel 4. In Australia, every episode is set to air on Foxtel, specifically launching on BBC First. 

For catching up via streaming, Truelove has also been confirmed to debut on BINGE and Foxtel Now.

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With the main cast of the series consisting of actors in their ‘70s, Truelove smashes ageism in show business. In Australia, the well-received drama is set to premiere on Sunday, 7 April on BBC First at 7.30pm. 

The six-episode series will also launch on streamers BINGE and Foxtel Now on the same day.

Truelove Season 1Release DatesStreaming Services
Episode 1Sun, 7 Apr 2024BINGE / Foxtel Now
Episode 2Sun, 14 Apr 2024BINGE / Foxtel Now
Episode 3Sun, 21 Apr 2024BINGE / Foxtel Now
Episode 4Sun, 28 Apr 2024BINGE / Foxtel Now
Episode 5Sun, 5 May 2024BINGE / Foxtel Now
Episode 6Sun, 12 May 2024BINGE / Foxtel Now
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This new drama starring  Lindsay Duncan and Clarke Peters is available for streaming on BINGE, which also offers an extensive catalogue of content from the UK alongside Foxtel. With a BINGE free trial, new customers can also test run the service before subscribing. 

After your free trial period is over, there are three streaming tier plans to choose from. A Basic subscription with Ads allows you to stream BINGE shows on one device in HD. A Standard Plan enables you to enjoy your favourite shows or movies on two devices. A Premium Plan lets you stream on four simultaneously. 

BINGE also offers 4K streaming now on selected content, which applies to both the Standard and Premium plans. All BINGE plans have no lock-in contract.

Another option for watching the new series is the pay TV service Foxtel, broadcasting every episode via BBC First. More than top dramas, Foxtel also offers live TV with sports streaming and movie channels for watching blockbusters, such as the award-winning Oppenheimer and Gran Turismo

BBC First, the channel that airs Truelove, is part of Foxtel Plus, the cheapest entertainment package that already includes the previously separate Kids and Favourites packs, increasing the channels offered to over 70. What’s more all Foxtel bundles now include the Multiscreen feature. 

If you’re only after a streaming app rather than a pay TV service, all episodes are also going to be on Foxtel Now, which you can try with a free 10-day trial if signing up for the first time. 

The Foxtel Now base pack called Essentials pack is only $25 per month. Premium packs like Drama Extra, Sport, and Movies can be added to your base plan if you’re looking to access more content.

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Five older friends Phil, Ken, Tom, Marion, and David reunite at a funeral. With the growing possibility of their days becoming more and more numbered, the group comes up with an idea that they all thought to be brilliant – help each other die when the time comes. This way, they get to choose how they go and spare themselves from further pain.

Their idea is made feasible by the fact that Phil is a former police officer, David a former doctor, and Ken a former SAS, meaning they have access to resources should they go ahead with the plan. Making this promise to each other, the friends toast to “true love”. 

When one of them receives a terminal cancer diagnosis and another starts showing signs of dementia, the rest of the group prepare for what they promised to deliver. But what started as a wonderful idea becomes tainted with a shocking reality. 

Complications also arise when, former teenage sweethearts Phil and Ken, decide to rekindle their romance despite the fact that Phil is married.

This new drama from the UK’s Channel 4 is created by Charlie Covell and Iain Weatherby and directed by Chloë Wicks and Carl Tibbetts. It first premiered in the UK last January; after three months, the series finally hits Australian screens starting April 7! 

Check out the trailer for the new British drama right here. 

Truelove stars Linday Duncan (Sherlock, A Discovery of Witches) and Clarke Peters (The Wire, Treme)

You can find the complete cast of the new drama below. 

  • Lindsay Duncan as Phil
  • Clarke Peters as Ken
  • Sue Johnston as Marion
  • Phil Davis as Nigel
  • Peter Egan as David
  • Karl Johnson as Tom
  • Fiona Button as Kate
  • Zee Asha as Belinda
  • Alison Fitzjohn as Shirley
  • Kate Rutter as Barbara
  • Andrea Valls as PC Harding
  • Isabelle Pratt as Alexandra
  • Isaac Vincent-Norgate as Albert
  • Kiran Sonia Sawar as Ayesha 

If you’re looking for more engaging dramas to watch, there’s plenty to try on streaming, including The Lovers, Downton Abbey, Hope Street, The Durrells, Cable Girls, Firefly Lane, Last Tango in Halifax, Here and Now, Julia, Hotel Portofino, and many more. Check out what’s on BINGE to explore more shows.

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