Where to watch Bill Owen in the UK
Find every Bill Owen film and TV show streaming, free, or available to rent in the UK. Updated daily — verified 19 September 2026.
British born actor known for playing working class characters on film and TV. Born William Rowbotham, the son of a tram driver and laundress, he started playing drums in London nightclubs and toured music halls with his own cabaret act to pay for acting classes. He entertained at Butlin's holiday camps and performed in repertory, joining the Unity Theatre where he attained respect as a stage producer. His career was interrupted by military service with the Royal Army Ordinance Corps where he was injured in an explosion during a battle training course. Returning to acting, he started making …
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- Tales of the Unexpected (1979) as Meakins
- Last of the Summer Wine (1973) as Compo (archive footage)
- Thirty-Minute Theatre (1965) as Henry Jay
- Performance (1991) as Billy Rice
- ITV Saturday Night Theatre (1969) as Mr. Hanley
- ITV Playhouse (1967) as Mr Milner
- This Is Your Life (1955) as Self
- Blankety Blank (1979) Cast
- Angels (1975) Cast
- Cilla (1968) as Self
- Man in a Suitcase (1967) Cast
- Noel's House Party (1991) as Compo
- Drama 61-67 (1961) as Bailey
- The Buccaneers (1956) as Clip West
- Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? (1973) as George Chambers
- Catweazle (1970) as Pickle
- Half Hour Story (1967) as R.J.Smellies
- Treasure Island (1968) as Billy Bones
- Carry On Nurse (1959) as Percy "Perc" Hickson
- The Val Doonican Music Show (1977) as Self
- Shirley's World (1972) Cast
- Late Night Theatre (1972) as William
- The Comeback (1978) as Mr. B
- O Lucky Man! (1973) as Supt. Barlow / Insp. Carding
- The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men (1952) as Stutely
- Away from It All (1973) as Robert
- Breathing Space (1943) as (uncredited)
- Coppers End (1971) as Sgt. Sam Short
- Last of the Summer Wine: Getting Sam Home (1983) as Compo Simmonite
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Ray
- Georgy Girl (1966) as Ted
- Carry On Sergeant (1958) as Corporal Bill Copping
- Smillie's People (1996) as Self
- The Hellfire Club (1961) as Martin
- The Entertainer (1993) as Billy Rice
- Sherlock Holmes (1951) as Inspector Lestrade
- On the Fiddle (1961) as Cpl. Gittens
- School for Secrets (1946) as Paratroop Sergeant (as Bill Rowbotham)
- That's Carry On! (1977) as Corporal Bill Copping (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Mischief (1969) Cast
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Where can I watch Bill Owen films in the UK?
Bill Owen'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 Bill Owen's most popular films?
Most-watched Bill Owen films currently: Carry On Nurse (1959), The Comeback (1978), O Lucky Man! (1973), The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men (1952), Breathing Space (1943).
What TV shows has Bill Owen appeared in?
Selected TV credits: Tales of the Unexpected (1979), Last of the Summer Wine (1973), Thirty-Minute Theatre (1965), Performance (1991), ITV Saturday Night Theatre (1969).
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