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 5 August 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)
- ITV Playhouse (1967) as Mr Milner
- ITV Saturday Night Theatre (1969) as Mr. Hanley
- Performance (1991) as Billy Rice
- Thirty-Minute Theatre (1965) as Henry Jay
- Angels (1975) Cast
- This Is Your Life (1955) as Self
- Blankety Blank (1979) Cast
- The Buccaneers (1956) as Clip West
- Drama 61-67 (1961) as Bailey
- Man in a Suitcase (1967) Cast
- Catweazle (1970) as Pickle
- Cilla (1968) as Self
- Noel's House Party (1991) as Compo
- Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? (1973) as George Chambers
- Taxi! (1963) as Fred Cuddell
- Smillie's People (1996) as Self
- Shirley's World (1972) Cast
- Half Hour Story (1967) as R.J.Smellies
- Late Night Theatre (1972) as William
- Carry On Nurse (1959) as Percy "Perc" Hickson
- Away from It All (1973) as Robert
- The Val Doonican Music Show (1977) as Self
- The Weaker Sex (1948) as Soldier with Chicken
- The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men (1952) as Stutely
- Treasure Island (1968) as Billy Bones
- O Lucky Man! (1973) as Supt. Barlow / Insp. Carding
- Coppers End (1971) as Sgt. Sam Short
- The Funny Blokes of British Comedy (2005) as Compo Simmonite (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Georgy Girl (1966) as Ted
- Carry On Sergeant (1958) as Corporal Bill Copping
- Carry On Regardless (1961) as Mike Weston
- That's Carry On! (1977) as Corporal Bill Copping (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Carve Her Name with Pride (1958) as NCO Instructor
- The Comeback (1978) as Mr. B
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Ray
- Carry On Cabby (1963) as "Smiley" Sims
- The Entertainer (1993) as Billy Rice
- Sherlock Holmes (1951) as Inspector Lestrade
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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 Weaker Sex (1948), The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men (1952), O Lucky Man! (1973), The Funny Blokes of British Comedy (2005).
What TV shows has Bill Owen appeared in?
Selected TV credits: Tales of the Unexpected (1979), Last of the Summer Wine (1973), ITV Playhouse (1967), ITV Saturday Night Theatre (1969), Performance (1991).
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