Where to watch Irene Handl in the UK
Find every Irene Handl film and TV show streaming, free, or available to rent in the UK. Updated daily — verified 18 September 2026.
Irene Handl (27 December 1901 – 29 November 1987) was a British character actress who appeared in more than 100 British films; she also wrote novels. Irene Handl was born in Maida Vale, London, the younger of two daughters of an Austrian-born father—Friedrich (later Frederick) Handl (1874–1961) and German mother, Marie (née Schiepp or Schuepp; 1875 – before 1924). Both of Handl's parents became naturalised British citizens. Her father came to England via Switzerland and started as a bank clerk, before becoming a stockbroker, then became a private banker. The Handls lived a comfortable middle-…
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- Theatre 625 (1964) as Agnes Oaks
- The Adventures of Robin Hood (1955) as Polly
- In Sickness and in Health (1985) as Gwenneth
- Dramarama (1983) as Maureen
- Metal Mickey (1980) as Granny
- The Italian Job (1969) as Miss Peach
- The Kenny Everett Television Show (1982) as Self
- Hancock's Half Hour (1956) Cast
- Super Gran (1985) as Clinging Ivey
- The Fosters (1976) as Mrs Draper
- Brief Encounter (1945) as The Cellist and Organist (uncredited)
- Stage Fright (1950) as Mrs. Mason (uncredited)
- Ben Travers Farces (1970) as Mrs. Bugle
- Carry On Nurse (1959) as Marge Hickson
- Mapp & Lucia (1985) as Poppy, Duchess of Sheffield
- Strange Experiences (1955) as Women
- Absolute Beginners (1986) as Mrs Larkin
- Stryker of the Yard (1961) Cast
- The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes (1970) as Mrs. Hudson
- The Cannon & Ball Show (1979) as Irene The Neigbour
- Theatre Night (1985) as Nurse
- On a Clear Day You Can See Forever (1970) as Winnie Wainwhisle
- Misleading Cases (1967) as Mrs Philby-Potter
- The Wrong Box (1966) as Mrs. Hackett
- For the Love of Ada (1970) as Ada Cresswell
- "Pimpernel" Smith (1941) as Bit Part
- Come Play with Me (1977) as Lady Bovington
- The Key (1958) as Clerk
- Educating Archie (1958) as Mrs. Twissle
- Adventures of a Private Eye (1977) as Miss Friggin
- Carry On Constable (1960) as Willie's Mother
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Mrs. Micawber
- The Last Remake of Beau Geste (1977) as Miss Wormwood
- Young Wives' Tale (1951) as Nanny (uncredited)
- I'm All Right Jack (1959) as Mrs. Kite
- The Hound of the Baskervilles (1978) as Mrs. Barrymore
- The Belles of St Trinian's (1954) as Miss Gale
- Night Train to Munich (1940) as Stationmaster (uncredited)
- The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle (1980) as Cinema Usherette
- The Shop at Sly Corner (1947) as Ruby Towser
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Most-watched Irene Handl films currently: The Italian Job (1969), Brief Encounter (1945), Stage Fright (1950), Carry On Nurse (1959), Absolute Beginners (1986).
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Selected TV credits: Theatre 625 (1964), The Adventures of Robin Hood (1955), In Sickness and in Health (1985), Dramarama (1983), Metal Mickey (1980).
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