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 20 June 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)
- This Is Your Life (1955) as Self
- Angels (1975) Cast
- ITV Playhouse (1967) as Mr Milner
- Performance (1991) as Billy Rice
- Blankety Blank (1979) Cast
- ITV Saturday Night Theatre (1969) as Mr. Hanley
- The Buccaneers (1956) as Clip West
- Catweazle (1970) as Pickle
- Man in a Suitcase (1967) Cast
- Drama 61-67 (1961) as Bailey
- 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
- Half Hour Story (1967) as R.J.Smellies
- Coppers End (1971) as Sgt. Sam Short
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Ray
- The Val Doonican Music Show (1977) as Self
- Carry On Nurse (1959) as Percy "Perc" Hickson
- O Lucky Man! (1973) as Supt. Barlow / Insp. Carding
- Carry On Sergeant (1958) as Corporal Bill Copping
- Georgy Girl (1966) as Ted
- The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men (1952) as Stutely
- The Ship That Died of Shame (1955) as Birdie
- Taxi! (1963) as Fred Cuddel
- Taxi! (1963) as Fred Cuddell
- That's Carry On! (1977) as Corporal Bill Copping (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Carry On Cabby (1963) as "Smiley" Sims
- Carry On Regardless (1961) as Mike Weston
- Sherlock Holmes (1951) as Inspector Lestrade
- Carve Her Name with Pride (1958) as NCO Instructor
- The Funny Blokes of British Comedy (2005) as Compo Simmonite (archive footage) (uncredited)
- The Way to the Stars (1945) as Sgt. 'Nobby' Clarke
- School for Secrets (1946) as Paratroop Sergeant (as Bill Rowbotham)
- On the Fiddle (1961) as Cpl. Gittens
- Away from It All (1973) as Robert
- Hotel Sahara (1951) as Private Binns
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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), O Lucky Man! (1973), Carry On Sergeant (1958), Georgy Girl (1966), The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men (1952).
What TV shows has Bill Owen appeared in?
Selected TV credits: Tales of the Unexpected (1979), Last of the Summer Wine (1973), This Is Your Life (1955), Angels (1975), ITV Playhouse (1967).
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