TV series
The Casual Vacancy
2015, English, on BBC One. Created by J.K. Rowling.
The citizens of the small British town of Pagford fight for the spot on the parish council after Barry Fairbrother dies.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 3
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 2015
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Where to watch The Casual Vacancy
The Casual Vacancy is streaming on HBO Max in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E3: Episode 3
Aired 1 March 2015
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- J.K. RowlingCreator
- Michael GambonHoward Mollison · 3 ep
- Keeley HawesSamantha Mollison · 3 ep
- Rufus JonesMiles Mollison · 3 ep
- Rory KinnearBarry Fairbrother · 3 ep
- Julia McKenzieShirley Mollison · 3 ep
- Joe HurstArf Price · 3 ep
- Sonny Ashbourne SerkisPaul Price · 3 ep
- Richard GloverSimon Price · 3 ep
- Ria ChoonySukhvinder Jawanda · 3 ep
- Silas CarsonVikram Jawanda · 3 ep
- Emily BevanMary Fairbrother · 3 ep
- Monica DolanTess Wall · 3 ep
Details
- First aired
- 15 February 2015
- Last aired
- 1 March 2015
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
- Rated
- TV-14
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What The Casual Vacancy is based on
The Casual Vacancy is based on The Casual Vacancy, a 2012 novel by J. K. Rowling.
Novel · 2012
The Casual Vacancy
By J. K. Rowling
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The Casual Vacancy: quick answers
Is The Casual Vacancy worth watching?
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How many seasons of The Casual Vacancy are there?
The Casual Vacancy has 1 season and 3 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is The Casual Vacancy finished?
Yes. The Casual Vacancy ended in 2015, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Casual Vacancy on?
The Casual Vacancy is streaming on HBO Max in India. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
The Casual Vacancy parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Casual Vacancy is rated TV-14. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like The Casual Vacancy?
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Who created The Casual Vacancy?
The Casual Vacancy was created by J.K. Rowling and stars Michael Gambon, Keeley Hawes, Rufus Jones.
What is The Casual Vacancy based on?
The Casual Vacancy is based on The Casual Vacancy, a 2012 novel by J. K. Rowling.