Where to watch Bill Dean in the UK
Find every Bill Dean film and TV show streaming, free, or available to rent in the UK. Updated daily — verified 16 September 2026.
Bill Dean was a British actor who was born in Everton, Liverpool, Lancashire. He was born Patrick Anthony Connolly, but took his stage name in honour of Everton football legend William 'Dixie' Dean. After a atring of jobs, it was his work as a Lancashire club comedian that saw him spotted by Ken Loach who gave him his breakthrough role in his TV play The Golden Vision. Famous for his flat but penetrating Scouse tones, Dean went on to star as miserable pensioner Harry Cross in the long running Channel 4 soap Brookside from its inception in 1983 to 1990. He briefly returned to the series in 1999…
Bill Dean films streaming in the UK
Most-watched films featuring Bill Dean, available across UK streaming, rent and buy.
Bill Dean TV shows streaming in the UK
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- Play for Today (1970) as Billy
- Minder (1979) as Police Sgt.
- Heartbeat (1992) as Harry Capshaw
- The Wednesday Play (1964) as John Coyne
- ITV Saturday Night Theatre (1969) as Uncle Sid
- Playhouse (1974) as Painter
- The Sweeney (1975) as Charlie Norton
- BBC2 Play of the Week (1977) as Ted
- The Word (1990) Cast
- Public Eye (1965) as Mr. Steadman
- Man in a Suitcase (1967) Cast
- The Expert (1968) as Leslie Stevens
- Justice (1971) as Charlie Keen
- Budgie (1971) as Dutchie Holland
- New Scotland Yard (1972) as Bernard Hobbs
- Agatha Christie's Partners in Crime (1983) Cast
- The Mirror Crack'd (1980) as Man in Village Hall (uncredited)
- Beasts (1976) as Duggie Jebb
- Priest (1995) as Altar Boy
- Rising Damp (1980) as Workman
- Scum (1979) as Mr Duke
- Kes (1970) as Fish and Chip Shop Man
- Pennies from Heaven (1978) as Alf
- Night Watch (1973) as Inspector Walker
- The Wackers (1975) as Charlie
- Bank Holiday (1972) as Father
- Going Gently (1981) as Painter
- Oh No, It's Selwyn Froggitt! (1974) as Jack
- The Gathering Seed (1983) as Billy Eccles
- Let Him Have It (1991) as Foreman of the Jury
- Night People (1978) as Ted
- Flame (1975) as Club Owner (uncredited)
- Gumshoe (1971) as Tommy Wright
- Family Life (1971) as Mr. Baildon
- Slayground (1984) as Compere
- Hillsborough (1996) as Additional Cast
- Break In (1975) as Dixie
- The Best Pair of Legs in the Business (1973) as Bert
- Skallagrigg (1994) as Old Man
- The Big Flame (1969) as Landlord
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Bill Dean's films and TV shows are available across UK streaming services. Click any title in the filmography below to see exactly which UK service has it — Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+, BBC iPlayer, ITVX, NOW, Sky, MUBI and more — updated daily.
What are Bill Dean's most popular films?
Most-watched Bill Dean films currently: The Mirror Crack'd (1980), Priest (1995), Rising Damp (1980), Scum (1979), Kes (1970).
What TV shows has Bill Dean appeared in?
Selected TV credits: Play for Today (1970), Minder (1979), Heartbeat (1992), The Wednesday Play (1964), ITV Saturday Night Theatre (1969).
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