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 4 May 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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- ITV Playhouse (1967) as Mr Milner
- Tales of the Unexpected (1979) as Meakins
- Last of the Summer Wine (1973) as Compo (archive footage)
- Performance (1991) as Billy Rice
- Drama 61-67 (1961) as Bailey
- Man in a Suitcase (1967) Cast
- The Buccaneers (1956) as Clip West
- Blankety Blank (1979) Cast
- Angels (1975) Cast
- Catweazle (1970) as Pickle
- This Is Your Life (1955) as Self
- ITV Saturday Night Theatre (1969) as Mr. Hanley
- Noel's House Party (1991) as Compo
- Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? (1973) as George Chambers
- Cilla (1968) as Self
- Shirley's World (1972) Cast
- Carry On Nurse (1959) as Percy "Perc" Hickson
- The Val Doonican Music Show (1977) as Self
- Taxi! (1963) as Fred Cuddell
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Ray
- Coppers End (1971) as Sgt. Sam Short
- Georgy Girl (1966) as Ted
- The Funny Blokes of British Comedy (2005) as Compo Simmonite (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Carry On Regardless (1961) as Mike Weston
- O Lucky Man! (1973) as Supt. Barlow / Insp. Carding
- Taxi! (1963) as Fred Cuddel
- Carry On Sergeant (1958) as Corporal Bill Copping
- Carry On Cabby (1963) as "Smiley" Sims
- The Way to the Stars (1945) as Sgt. 'Nobby' Clarke
- Carve Her Name with Pride (1958) as NCO Instructor
- Hotel Sahara (1951) as Private Binns
- The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men (1952) as Stutely
- That's Carry On! (1977) as Corporal Bill Copping (archive footage) (uncredited)
- On the Fiddle (1961) as Cpl. Gittens
- Sherlock Holmes (1951) as Inspector Lestrade
- Trottie True (1949) as Joe Jugg
- The Ship That Died of Shame (1955) as Birdie
- The Fighting Prince of Donegal (1966) as Officer Powell
- A Day to Remember (1953) as Shorty Sharpe
- School for Secrets (1946) as Paratroop Sergeant (as Bill Rowbotham)
- In Celebration (1975) as Mr. Shaw
- The Shakedown (1960) as David Spettigue
- Easy Money (1948) as Mr. Lee
- Laughterhouse (1984) as Amos
- What's a Carry On? (1998) as Corporal Bill Copping / Perc Hickson / Mike Weston (archive footage) (uncredited)
- My Brother's Keeper (1948) as Syd Evans
- Royal Variety Performance 1984 (1984) as Compo
- The Square Ring (1953) as Happy Burns
- The Weaker Sex (1948) as Soldier with Chicken
- The Hellfire Club (1961) as Martin
- The Entertainer (1993) as Billy Rice
- The Funny Side of Christmas (1982) as Compo
- When The Bough Breaks (1947) as Bill Collins
- Trouble in the Air (1948) Cast
- The Rainbow Jacket (1954) as Sam
- Davy (1958) as Eric
- Diamond City (1949) as Pinto
- Once a Jolly Swagman (1949) as Lag Gibbon
- Dancing with Crime (1947) as Dave Robinson
- Last Of The Summer Wine: 30 Years Of Laughs (2022) as Self (archive)
- The Secret of Blood Island (1964) as George Bludgin
- The Comeback (1978) as Mr. B
- There Was a Young Lady (1953) as Joe
- Kiss Me, Kate (1964) as Gangster
- Daybreak (1948) as Ron
- The Kids International Show (1982) as Compo
- Not So Dusty (1956) Cast
- Getting Sam Home (1983) as Compo Simmonite
- Smillie's People (1996) as Self
- The Girl Who Couldn't Quite (1950) as Tim
- Tank Patrol (1941) as Geordie
- Breathing Space (1943) as (uncredited)
- A City Reborn (1945) Cast
- The Last Word on Julie (1964) as Ray
- Mischief (1969) Cast
- Headline Hunters (1968) Cast
- Last of the Summer Wine Christmas Specials 1978-1982 (1978) as Compo
- Unfair! (1970) as Worker
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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), Georgy Girl (1966), The Funny Blokes of British Comedy (2005), Carry On Regardless (1961), O Lucky Man! (1973).
What TV shows has Bill Owen appeared in?
Selected TV credits: ITV Playhouse (1967), Tales of the Unexpected (1979), Last of the Summer Wine (1973), Performance (1991), Drama 61-67 (1961).
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