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Close to the Enemy: all seasons, episodes and where to watch

BBC (U.K.) drama and war series (2016–2016), 1 season.

Season complete BBC (U.K.) Listings updated October 7, 2026 Listings

Quick answer · Season 1

Close to the Enemy is a drama and war series that aired on BBC (U.K.), running from 2016 with 1 season and 7 episodes. Close to the Enemy has ended. Its final episode aired on December 22, 2016.

U.S. premiere: November 10, 2016
Where: BBC (U.K.)
Time: Varies by station
Episodes: 7
Finale: December 22, 2016

Where to watch Close to the Enemy season 1 in the U.S.

Where to watch Close to the Enemy season 1 in the U.S.
Where	How	When	Notes
BBC (U.K.)	Broadcast (free)Antenna / cable	November 10, 2016 – December 22, 2016	Original U.K. run on BBC Two. [1]

Season 1 episode schedule

Close to the Enemy season 1 U.S. episode schedule
Ep.	U.S. date	Time	Status
1	Thu, Nov 10, 2016 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
2	Thu, Nov 17, 2016 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
3	Thu, Nov 24, 2016 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
4	Thu, Dec 1, 2016 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
5	Thu, Dec 8, 2016 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
6	Thu, Dec 15, 2016 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
7	Thu, Dec 22, 2016 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed

Dates are U.S. dates. Broadcast times are the network's national slot; your local station may differ.

About Close to the Enemy

Close to the Enemy is a drama and war series that aired on BBC (U.K.), running from 2016 with 1 season and 7 episodes. Close to the Enemy has ended. Its final episode aired on December 22, 2016.

Season 1: Season 1 of Close to the Enemy aired from November 10, 2016 to December 22, 2016 on BBC (U.K.) (7 episodes).

Network / service: BBC Two (first aired November 10, 2016)
Official site: bbc.co.uk
Main cast over the series (TVmaze): Jim Sturgess (Captain Callum Ferguson), Freddie Highmore (Victor Ferguson), Charlotte Riley (Rachel Lombard), Phoebe Fox (Kathy Griffiths), Alfred Molina (Harold Lindsay-Jones)

Common questions

How many seasons of Close to the Enemy are there?

Close to the Enemy has 1 season and 7 episodes listed, airing from November 10, 2016 to December 22, 2016.

Is Close to the Enemy cancelled or ended?

Close to the Enemy has ended. Its final episode aired on December 22, 2016.

Where can I watch Close to the Enemy?

Close to the Enemy originally aired on BBC (U.K.) in the U.S. Streaming rights for older seasons change over time, so check BBC (U.K.)'s own app and the major streaming services for the current home.