Luther Episode Runtime Comparison (Minutes)
How long are Luther episodes exactly in runtime? Compare all 20 BBC iPlayer listings across series 1 to 5, from 56 minute hunt to 60 minute closing case.
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| Name | Value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Series 1 Episode 1 Opener. | 58 minutes | 2010 opener, double murder case | BBC iPlayer Luther Series 1 Episode 1 listing: 58 mins |
| Series 1 Episode 2 Shortest in S1. | 57 minutes | 2010 sniper case | BBC iPlayer Luther Series 1 Episode 2 listing: 57 mins |
| Series 1 Episode 3 Long band. | 59 minutes | 2010 occult killer case | BBC iPlayer Luther Series 1 Episode 3 listing: 59 mins |
| Series 1 Episode 4 Matches E3. | 59 minutes | 2010 serial killer rampage | BBC iPlayer Luther Series 1 Episode 4 listing: 59 mins |
| Series 1 Episode 5 BBC lists 1 hour slot. | 59 minutes | 2010 hostage case | BBC iPlayer Luther Series 1 Episode 5 listing: 59 mins |
| Series 1 Episode 6 Closer. | 58 minutes | 2010 finale, on the run | BBC iPlayer Luther Series 1 Episode 6 listing: 58 mins |
| Series 2 Episode 1 Opener. | 57 minutes | 2011 Punch mask case opener | BBC iPlayer Luther Series 2 Episode 1 listing: 57 mins |
| Series 2 Episode 2 BBC lists 1 hour slot. | 58 minutes | 2011 Cameron Ripley rescue | BBC iPlayer Luther Series 2 Episode 2 listing: 58 mins |
| Series 2 Episode 3 Middle. | 58 minutes | 2011 no motive murders | BBC Luther Series 2 Episode 3 page: 58 minutes |
| Series 2 Episode 4 Closer. | 58 minutes | 2011 dice killer finale | BBC Luther Series 2 Episode 4 page: 58 minutes |
| Series 3 Episode 1 Opener. | 58 minutes | 2013 fetish killer opener | BBC iPlayer Luther Series 3 Episode 1 listing: 58 mins |
| Series 3 Episode 2 Long band. | 59 minutes | 2013 cold case trawl | BBC iPlayer Luther Series 3 Episode 2 listing: 59 mins |
| Series 3 Episode 3 Standard. | 58 minutes | 2013 vigilante crusade | BBC Luther Series 3 Episode 3: 58 min |
| Series 3 Episode 4 Closer. | 59 minutes | 2013 Stark Gray finale | BBC iPlayer Luther Series 3 Episode 4 listing: 59 mins |
| Series 4 Episode 1 BBC lists 1 hour slot. | 58 minutes | 2015 cannibal killer return | BBC iPlayer Luther Series 4 Episode 1 listing: 58 mins |
| Series 4 Episode 2 Longest here. | 60 minutes | 2015 cold case finale | BBC iPlayer Luther Series 4 Episode 2 listing: 60 mins |
| Series 5 Episode 1 Opener. | 58 minutes | 2019 faceless killer opener | BBC iPlayer Luther Series 5 Episode 1 listing: 58 mins |
| Series 5 Episode 2 Shortest here. | 56 minutes | 2019 Halliday truth hunt | BBC iPlayer Luther Series 5 Episode 2 listing: 56 mins |
| Series 5 Episode 3 Long band. | 59 minutes | 2019 Cornelius revenge | BBC iPlayer Luther Series 5 Episode 3 listing: 59 mins |
| Series 5 Episode 4 Closer. | 57 minutes | 2019 macabre finale | BBC iPlayer Luther Series 5 Episode 4 listing: 57 mins |
About this converter
Luther ran on BBC One for five series from 2010 to 2019. Series 1 has six episodes. Series 2 has four episodes in two two-part stories. Series 3 has four episodes. Series 4 has two episodes. Series 5 has four episodes. That is 20 episodes in total. Runtimes sit between 56 and 60 minutes. Series 5 Episode 2 is shortest at 56 minutes. Series 4 Episode 2 is longest at 60 minutes. Times come from BBC iPlayer episode pages and BBC One programme pages.
How to use it
Pick two entries and a unit in the top row. The three boxes below stay linked. Change any box and the other two update. One box holds a count of the first episode, one holds the matching count of the second, one holds the time in minutes. Try Series 5 Episode 2 against Series 4 Episode 2 to compare shortest against longest. Click a table row to load that episode as Entry A with amount 1. Maths use listed minutes.
Runtimes are BBC listed durations with credits included. BBC One pages sometimes show a rounded 1 hour slot. iPlayer shows precise minutes. No film or special is mixed in. Luther The Fallen Sun stays out. All 20 broadcast episodes are included. No episode is missing.
FAQ
What is the longest Luther episode?
Series 4 Episode 2 at 60 minutes.
What is the shortest Luther episode?
Series 5 Episode 2 at 56 minutes.
How many episodes are included?
All 20 episodes: 6 plus 4 plus 4 plus 2 plus 4.
Where are the times from?
BBC iPlayer listings and BBC One programme pages.
Sources
- BBC iPlayer Luther Series 1 to 5 listings (56 to 60 mins per episode)
- BBC One Luther programme pages with broadcast slots
Last verified: 2026-10-07 · 20 entries
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