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 1 August 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
- The Kennedy Center Honors (1978) as Self
- Startime (1959) as Self
- The Hollywood Palace (1964) as Self - Pianist
- Blazing Saddles (1974) as Self
- ABC Stage 67 (1966) as Self
- The Judy Garland Show (1963) as Self
- The Big Show (1980) as Self
- Piano Blues (2003) as Self (archive footage)
- Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues (2022) as Self (voice) (archive sound)
- Sentimental Journey (2006) In Memory Of
- Jamboree! (1957) as Count Basie
- Ebony Parade as (archive footage)
- Killer Diller (1948) Original Music Composer
- Rat Pack (2022) as Self (archive footage)
- Cinderfella (1960) as Count Basie
- Improvisation (2004) as Self
- Sid & Judy (2019) as Self (archive footage)
- Basie Boogie (1950) Cast
- Cavalcade of Bands (1950) Cast
- Charlie Parker: Bird Songs (2022) as Self (archive footage)
- Stage Door Canteen (1943) as Count Basie
- Made in Paris (1966) as Count Basie
- Crazy House (1943) as Count Basie
- Judy Garland Duets (2005) as Self (archive footage)
- Rhythm and Blues Revue (1955) as Self
- Astaire Time (1960) as Self
- The Last of the Blue Devils (1979) as Self
- Frank Sinatra Spectacular (1965) as Self
- The Harlem Renaissance (2004) as Self (archive footage)
- New York in the Fifties (2001) as Self
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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), Piano Blues (2003), Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues (2022), Sentimental Journey (2006), Jamboree! (1957).
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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