TV series
Doctor Zhivago
2002, English, on ITV1 & PBS. Created by Andrew Davies.
Boris Pasternak's tale of love, betrayal and revolution.
Young and beautiful Lara is loved by three men: a revolutionary, a mogul, and a doctor. Their lives become intertwined with the drama of Russian revolution. Doctor Zhivago is still married when he meets Lara. Their love story is unfolding against the backdrop of revolution which affects the doctor's career, his family, and his love to Lara.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 3
- Episode length
- 75 min
- Status
- Ended in 2002
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 71 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Doctor Zhivago
Doctor Zhivago is streaming on Britbox and Shout! Factory in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E3: Part 3
Aired 8 December 2002
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Andrew DaviesCreator
- Hans MathesonYuri Andreyevich Zhivago · 3 ep
- Keira KnightleyLarissa Ameliava 'Lara' Antipova · 3 ep
- Celia ImrieAnna Gromeko · 3 ep
- Alexandra Maria LaraTonya Gromeko · 3 ep
- Sam NeillVictor Ippolitovich Komarovsky · 3 ep
- Hugh BonnevilleYevgraf Andreyevich Zhivago · 3 ep
- Kris MarshallPavel 'Pasha' Antipov · 3 ep
- Bill PatersonAlexander Maximovich Gromeko · 3 ep
- Anna RustKatya Antipova · 3 ep
- Sam MacLintockLittle Yury · 3 ep
- Daniella ByrneLittle Tonya · 3 ep
- Daniele LiottiMisha Gordon · 3 ep
Details
- First aired
- 24 November 2002
- Last aired
- 8 December 2002
- Network
- ITV1, PBS
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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What Doctor Zhivago is based on
Doctor Zhivago is based on Doctor Zhivago, a 1957 novel by Boris Pasternak.
Novel · 1957
Doctor Zhivago
By Boris Pasternak
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Doctor Zhivago: quick answers
Is Doctor Zhivago worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 71 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Doctor Zhivago are there?
Doctor Zhivago has 1 season and 3 episodes, about 75 minutes each.
Is Doctor Zhivago finished?
Yes. Doctor Zhivago ended in 2002, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Doctor Zhivago on?
Doctor Zhivago is streaming on Britbox and Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
Doctor Zhivago parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Doctor Zhivago yet.
What shows are like Doctor Zhivago?
If you liked Doctor Zhivago, try Parade's End, Fatal Attraction, Bridgerton.
Who created Doctor Zhivago?
Doctor Zhivago was created by Andrew Davies and stars Hans Matheson, Keira Knightley, Celia Imrie.
What is Doctor Zhivago based on?
Doctor Zhivago is based on Doctor Zhivago, a 1957 novel by Boris Pasternak.