Where to watch Count Basie in the UK
Find every Count Basie film and TV show streaming, free, or available to rent in the UK. Updated daily — verified 16 September 2026.
William James "Count" Basie (/ˈbeɪsi/; August 21, 1904 – April 26, 1984) was an American jazz pianist, organist, bandleader, and composer. In 1935, he formed the Count Basie Orchestra, and in 1936 took them to Chicago for a long engagement and their first recording. He led the group for almost 50 years, creating innovations like the use of two "split" tenor saxophones, emphasizing the rhythm section, riffing with a big band, using arrangers to broaden their sound, his minimalist piano style, and others. Many musicians came to prominence under his direction, including the tenor saxophonists Le…
Count Basie films streaming in the UK
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Count Basie TV shows streaming in the UK
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- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- The Steve Allen Show (1956) as Self - Conductor
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
- The Dinah Shore Chevy Show (1956) as Self
- ABC Stage 67 (1966) as Self
- Startime (1959) as Self
- The Kennedy Center Honors (1978) as Self
- The Hollywood Palace (1964) as Self - Pianist
- Blazing Saddles (1974) as Count Basie
- The Judy Garland Show (1963) as Self
- Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues (2022) as Self (voice) (archive sound)
- The Big Show (1980) as Self
- Piano Blues (2003) as Self (archive footage)
- Jamboree! (1957) as Count Basie
- Cinderfella (1960) as Count Basie
- Rat Pack (2022) as Self (archive footage)
- Made in Paris (1966) as Count Basie
- Sentimental Journey (2006) In Memory Of
- Cavalcade of Bands (1950) Cast
- Killer Diller (1948) Original Music Composer
- Improvisation (2004) as Self
- Basie Boogie (1950) Cast
- Top Man (1943) as Orchestra Leader
- Judy Garland Duets (2005) as Self (archive footage)
- Billie (2020) as self
- Ebony Parade as (archive footage)
- Sid & Judy (2019) as Self (archive footage)
- The Harlem Renaissance (2004) as Self (archive footage)
- Stage Door Canteen (1943) as Count Basie
- Astaire Time (1960) as Self
- Rhythm and Blues Revue (1955) as Self
- Charlie Parker: Bird Songs (2022) as Self (archive footage)
- The Last of the Blue Devils (1979) as Self
- Frank Sinatra: The Man and His Music (1981) as Self
- Frank Sinatra Spectacular (1965) as Self
- Crazy House (1943) as Count Basie
- All-Star Jazz Show: Live from The Ed Sullivan Theater (2011) as Self
- Music Inn (2007) as Himself (archive footage)
Count Basie — FAQ
Where can I watch Count Basie films in the UK?
Count Basie'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 Count Basie's most popular films?
Most-watched Count Basie films currently: Blazing Saddles (1974), Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues (2022), Piano Blues (2003), Jamboree! (1957), Cinderfella (1960).
What TV shows has Count Basie appeared in?
Selected TV credits: The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962), The Mike Douglas Show (1961), The Merv Griffin Show (1962), The Steve Allen Show (1956), The Ed Sullivan Show (1948).
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