Where to watch Derek Thompson in the UK
Find every Derek Thompson film and TV show streaming, free, or available to rent in the UK. Updated daily — verified 18 September 2026.
Derek Thompson (born 4 April 1948) is a Northern Irish actor, most notable for playing Charlie Fairhead in the long-running BBC television medical drama series Casualty for 37 years, from its first episode in 1986 to his final episode in 2024. In 2017, it was revealed that this role has made Thompson the highest paid actor within the BBC with a salary of £350,000-£399,000 per annum. Following his exit from the show, Thompson joined the cast of hit Northern Irish police drama Blue Lights for its second season. Prior to the lead role in Casualty he starred in several films including The Long Goo…
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- Holby City (1999) as Charlie Fairhead
- Casualty (1986) as Charlie Fairhead
- Brookside (1982) Cast
- Vera (2011) as Gordon Spencer
- Minder (1979) as Harry
- Bergerac (1981) as Wyatt
- Rock Follies (1976) as Harry Moon
- Blue Lights (2023) as Robin Graham
- The Gentle Touch (1980) as DS Jimmy Fenton
- Holby Blue (2007) as Charlie Fairhead
- The Long Good Friday (1980) as Jeff
- Yanks (1979) as Ken
- Harry's Game (1982) as Billy Downes
- Wild Geese II (1985) as Hourigan
- Danny Boy as Clive
- Breaking Glass (1980) as Andy
- The Price (1985) as Frank Crossan
- The Price (1985) as Frank Crossan
- Resurrection Man (1998) as Herbie Ferguson
- Penny From Heaven (2017) as Homeless Man
- Me! I'm Afraid of Virginia Woolf (1978) as Skinner
- The Input Problem as Ted
- Gonks Go Beat (1965) as Singer (Derek and Elaine)
- The Danedyke Mystery (1979) as Tom Richards
- A Photograph (1977) as Chet
- Fighting Back (1986) as Bruce Curran
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Derek Thompson'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 Derek Thompson's most popular films?
Most-watched Derek Thompson films currently: The Long Good Friday (1980), Yanks (1979), Wild Geese II (1985), Danny Boy, Breaking Glass (1980).
What TV shows has Derek Thompson appeared in?
Selected TV credits: Holby City (1999), Casualty (1986), Brookside (1982), Vera (2011), Minder (1979).
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