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 1 August 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
Most-watched films featuring Sidney James, available across UK streaming, rent and buy.
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
- Look at Life (1959) as Narrator
- The Buccaneers (1956) as Chantey Jack
- Hancock's Half Hour (1956) Cast
- The Adventures of William Tell (1958) as Schaffner
- Taxi! (1963) as Sid Stone
- The World of Hammer (1994) as Self (archive footage)
- Citizen James (1960) as Sidney 'Sid' Balmoral James
- Carry On Laughing (1975) as Prince Rupert / Arnold Basket
- Bless This House (1971) as Sid Abbott
- George and the Dragon (1966) Cast
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Basher Bates
- A King in New York (1957) as Johnson - TV Advertiser
- The Lavender Hill Mob (1951) as Lackery Wood
- Two in Clover (1969) as Sid Turner
- Nightbeat (1947) as Nixon (as Sidney James)
- Tokoloshe (1965) as Harry Parsons
- The Belles of St Trinian's (1954) as Benny
- Carry On Cleo (1964) as Mark Antony
- Paper Orchid (1949) as Freddy Evans (as Sidney James)
- I Was Monty's Double (1958) as Porter YMCA
- A Kid for Two Farthings (1955) as Ice Berg
- The Small Back Room (1949) as 'Knucksie' Moran
- Carry On Cowboy (1965) as Johnny Finger, the Rumpo Kid
- Carry On Camping (1969) as Sid Boggle
- Trapeze (1956) as Snake Charmer
- Quatermass 2 (1957) as Jimmy Hall
- Vive Torbay (1968) as Self
- Venetian Bird (1952) as Bernardo
- Carry On Matron (1972) as Sid Carter
- The 39 Steps (1959) as Perce Baker
- The Sheriff of Fractured Jaw (1958) as The Drunk
- Carry On Cruising (1962) as Captain Wellington Crowther
- The Big Job (1965) as George Brain
- Carry On Dick (1974) as Big Dick Turpin
- Carry On Doctor (1967) as Mr. Charlie Roper
- Hell Drivers (1957) as Dusty, Truck Driver
- Last Holiday (1950) as Joe Clarence
- Carry On Girls (1973) as Councillor Sid Fiddler
- Carry On Up the Khyber (1968) as Sir Sidney Ruff-Diamond
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: A King in New York (1957), The Lavender Hill Mob (1951), Nightbeat (1947), Tokoloshe (1965), The Belles of St Trinian's (1954).
What TV shows has Sidney James appeared in?
Selected TV credits: The Ed Sullivan Show (1948), Look at Life (1959), The Buccaneers (1956), Hancock's Half Hour (1956), The Adventures of William Tell (1958).
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