BBC series Honey streams in UK starting November 14

Viewing options for international fans

Emma Moran crafted this series exclusively for the BBC and Germany's ZDF network. Viewers in the UK need a valid TV Licence and a UK postcode to access the show for free on BBC iPlayer. Those outside the United Kingdom face geo-blocks unless they use a virtual private network service. A release plan exists for Germany but will not happen until 2027 according to current schedules. No official release dates are currently available for viewers in the United States, Canada or Australia.

Plot details and cast members

The espionage story takes place in East Berlin during the Cold War era. It focuses on Carolyn Martens who appears as a younger version of the character played by Fiona Shaw in the original series. Ann Kelly portrays Martha Schmitt while she works undercover as an MI6 operative in Germany. The narrative involves six episodes where the character becomes embroiled in a love triangle that compromises her work. Nate Mann plays Kurt Fischer and Jannis Niewöhner appears as Friedrich Bauma in the cast list.

Broadcast schedule for new episodes

Saturday, November 14 at 9 pm GMT will host the initial two episodes. Subsequent episodes will air every Saturday night throughout the run of the series. This show serves as a prequel to the hit BBC programme that ended in 2022. Viewers can also watch the show on linear television via BBC One alongside the streaming service.