

TV series
The Crimson Petal and the White
2011, English, on BBC Two. Created by Lucinda Coxon & Michel Faber.
Follow Sugar into the underbelly of Victorian London seething with vitality, sexuality, ambition and emotion.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 4
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 2011
Worth the Hype
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7.0/10 from 47 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Crimson Petal and the White
The Crimson Petal and the White is streaming on AMC Plus in India.
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Availability in India as of 11 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S1 E4: Episode 4
Aired 27 April 2011
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Lucinda CoxonCreator
- Michel FaberCreator
- Gillian AndersonMrs. Castaway · 4 ep
- Romola GaraiSugar · 4 ep
- Shirley HendersonMrs Emmeline Fox · 4 ep
- Katie LyonsClara · 4 ep
- Elizabeth BerringtonCast · 4 ep
- Amanda HaleAgnes Rackham · 4 ep
- Mark GatissHenry Rackham Junior · 4 ep
- Richard E. GrantDoctor Curlew · 4 ep
- Chris O'DowdWilliam Rackham · 4 ep
- Liz WhiteCaroline · 4 ep
- Eleanor YatesLetty · 4 ep
- Isla WattSophie Rackham · 4 ep
Details
- First aired
- 6 April 2011
- Last aired
- 27 April 2011
- Network
- BBC Two
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
- Rated
- TV-MA
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News & fan talk
What The Crimson Petal and the White is based on
The Crimson Petal and the White is based on The Crimson Petal and the White, a 2002 novel by Michel Faber.
Novel · 2002
The Crimson Petal and the White
By Michel Faber
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Crimson Petal and the White: quick answers
Is The Crimson Petal and the White worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 47 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of The Crimson Petal and the White are there?
The Crimson Petal and the White has 1 season and 4 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is The Crimson Petal and the White finished?
Yes. The Crimson Petal and the White ended in 2011, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Crimson Petal and the White on?
The Crimson Petal and the White is streaming on AMC Plus in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
The Crimson Petal and the White parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Crimson Petal and the White is rated TV-MA. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like The Crimson Petal and the White?
If you liked The Crimson Petal and the White, try The Buccaneers, A Thousand Blows, Harlots.
Who created The Crimson Petal and the White?
The Crimson Petal and the White was created by Lucinda Coxon and Michel Faber and stars Gillian Anderson, Romola Garai, Shirley Henderson.
What is The Crimson Petal and the White based on?
The Crimson Petal and the White is based on The Crimson Petal and the White, a 2002 novel by Michel Faber.
