How to watch The Salisbury Poisonings: A Spy Next Door in the UK

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Here’s everything you need to know about CNN’s new documentary, The Salisbury Poisonings: A Spy Next Door.

How to watch The Salisbury Poisonings: A Spy Next Door in the UK on HBO Max

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Synopsis

The Salisbury Poisonings: A Spy Next Door is a 2026 movie that follows the 2018 Novichok nerve agent attack in Salisbury, England, and the investigation that uncovered one of the most shocking espionage operations in recent history. Through interviews with government officials, investigators, journalists, and people directly affected by the attack, the documentary explores how a quiet English city suddenly became the center of a global political crisis. It also examines the wider impact of the poisoning on international relations while highlighting the personal stories of those caught up in the events.

Where to Watch The Salisbury Poisonings: A Spy Next Door in the UK

You can watch The Salisbury Poisonings: A Spy Next Door on Sky in the UK. The documentary is also available to stream on NOW with an active Entertainment Membership.

Cast

Here are the main people featured in the documentary.

Theresa May
Amber Rudd
Richard Dearlove
John Sawers
Mark Sedwill
Neil Basu
Charlie Rowley
Christo Grozev
Sergei Skripal
Yulia Skripal
Vladimir Putin

Is The Salisbury Poisonings: A Spy Next Door Suitable for All Ages?

No. The documentary is officially rated TV-14 and is intended for teens and adults because it covers real-world violence, political conflict, and the use of chemical weapons.

On What Devices Can You Watch NOW?

Device Category	Supported Devices
Smart TVs	Samsung Smart TV, LG Smart TV, Android TV, Google TV
Streaming Devices	Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast
Mobile Devices	Android phones and tablets, iPhone, iPad
Computers	Windows PCs, Mac computers using supported web browsers

FAQs

Who directed The Salisbury Poisonings: A Spy Next Door?

The documentary was directed by Dan Vernon, a BAFTA-winning filmmaker.

Who produced The Salisbury Poisonings: A Spy Next Door?

The film was developed and produced by Alex Brisland. It was created by Passion Pictures for CNN Films, with additional production support from Propagate Content and West Buttermilk.

Where was The Salisbury Poisonings: A Spy Next Door first shown?

The documentary had its world premiere at the CPH:DOX Documentary Film Festival in Copenhagen.

How long is The Salisbury Poisonings: A Spy Next Door?

The documentary has a runtime of 1 hour and 19 minutes.