Is 500 Words on BBC iPlayer UK?

Name: 500 Words
Director: Molly M. Fowler, Amanda Zinoman
Genre: Children
Rating: 7.4
Cast: Janet Aldrich

Yes, 500 Words is currently available to stream on BBC iPlayer UK.

Series — 3 seasonsComplete Series — 3 Seasons

500 Words

Children

~60 min/ep

Last verified: 12/04/2026 — This information may be out of date

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3 seasons, 40 episodes

40 episodes — ~60 min each — Total: ~40 hours

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Synopsis

Going to college is a rite of passage for many American high school students, but the process can be overwhelming: college fairs, tours, SATs, applications. And then there's the personal essay. How does a seventeen-year old define...

Director

Molly M. Fowler, Amanda Zinoman

Cast

Janet Aldrich

Janet Aldrich

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