Campion (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Series · ★ 6.3
Released in 1989, Campion is a mystery, drama and comedy series.
What it’s about. Campion is a television show made by the BBC, adapting the Albert Campion mystery novels written by Margery Allingham. Two series were made, in 1989 and 1990, starring Peter Davison as Campion, Brian Glover as his manservant Magersfontein Lugg and Andrew Burt as his policeman friend Stanislaus Oates. A total of eight novels were adapted, four in each series, each of which was originally broadcast as two separate hour-long episodes. Peter Davison sang the title music for the first series himself; in the second series, it was replaced with an instrumental version.
Who’s in it. Campion stars Peter Davison as Albert Campion, Brian Glover as Magersfontein Lugg, Timothy West as William Faraday and David Haig as Cully Randall, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Campion has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox and BritBox Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Campion page.
If you liked it. Fans of Campion tend to enjoy Attack on Titan, Stranger Things, House and Riverdale.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Campion (1989)?
- In US, Campion is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox and BritBox Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Campion worth watching?
- Campion holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy mystery, drama and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Campion?
- Campion stars Peter Davison, Brian Glover, Timothy West, David Haig and Miles Anderson.
- When was Campion released?
- Campion was released in 1989.