Where to watch Sidney James in the UK
Find every Sidney James film and TV show streaming, free, or available to rent in the UK. Updated daily — verified 16 September 2026.
Sidney James (born Solomon Joel Cohen; May 8, 1913 – April 26, 1976) was a South African-born English-based actor and comedian. He made his name as Tony Hancock's co-star in Hancock's Half Hour and also starred in the popular Carry On films. He was known for his trademark "dirty laugh" and lascivious persona. Bruce Forsyth summed up his talent thus: "He was a natural at being natural."
Sidney James films streaming in the UK
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Sidney James TV shows streaming in the UK
Selected TV credits featuring Sidney James.
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- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
- The Buccaneers (1956) as Chantey Jack
- Look at Life (1959) as Narrator
- The Adventures of William Tell (1958) as Schaffner
- Hancock's Half Hour (1956) Cast
- The World of Hammer (1994) as Self (archive footage)
- Bless This House (1971) as Sid Abbott
- Two in Clover (1969) as Sid Turner
- Carry On Laughing (1975) as Prince Rupert / Arnold Basket
- Nightbeat (1947) as Nixon (as Sidney James)
- George and the Dragon (1966) Cast
- Venetian Bird (1952) as Bernardo
- A King in New York (1957) as Johnson - TV Advertiser
- The Small Back Room (1949) as 'Knucksie' Moran
- ITV Christmas Comedy (1983) Cast
- Trapeze (1956) as Snake Charmer
- Hell Drivers (1957) as Dusty, Truck Driver
- Carry On Again Doctor (1969) as Gladstone Screwer
- Taxi! (1963) as Sid Stone
- The Lavender Hill Mob (1951) as Lackery Wood
- The Titfield Thunderbolt (1953) as Harry Hawkins
- The Sheriff of Fractured Jaw (1958) as The Drunk
- Paper Orchid (1949) as Freddy Evans (as Sidney James)
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Basher Bates
- Citizen James (1960) as Sidney 'Sid' Balmoral James
- Carry On Christmas Specials (1969) Cast
- Carry On Girls (1973) as Councillor Sid Fiddler
- Aunt Clara (1954) as Honest Sid
- Carry On Camping (1969) as Sid Boggle
- Quatermass 2 (1957) as Jimmy Hall
- Carry On Matron (1972) as Sid Carter
- Carry On Cowboy (1965) as Johnny Finger, the Rumpo Kid
- Carry On Constable (1960) as Sergeant Frank Wilkins
- Carry On Henry (1971) as King Henry VIII
- Last Holiday (1950) as Joe Clarence
- Carry On at Your Convenience (1971) as Sid Plummer
- Carry On Dick (1974) as Big Dick Turpin
- Another Time, Another Place (1958) as Jake Klein
- The Silent Enemy (1958) as Chief Petty Officer Thorpe
- The Deep Blue Sea (1955) as Man outside bar
Sidney James — FAQ
Where can I watch Sidney James films in the UK?
Sidney James'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 Sidney James's most popular films?
Most-watched Sidney James films currently: Nightbeat (1947), Venetian Bird (1952), A King in New York (1957), The Small Back Room (1949), Trapeze (1956).
What TV shows has Sidney James appeared in?
Selected TV credits: The Ed Sullivan Show (1948), The Buccaneers (1956), Look at Life (1959), The Adventures of William Tell (1958), Hancock's Half Hour (1956).
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