Where to watch Irvine Welsh in the UK
Find every Irvine Welsh film and TV show streaming, free, or available to rent in the UK. Updated daily — verified 3 August 2026.
Irvine Welsh (born September 27, 1958) is a Scottish novelist, playwright and short story writer. His 1993 novel Trainspotting was made into a film of the same name. He has also written plays and screenplays, and directed several short films.
Irvine Welsh films streaming in the UK
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Irvine Welsh TV shows streaming in the UK
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- Arena (1975) Cast
- Question Time (1979) as Self - Panellist
- Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg (2022) as Self – Playwright and author
- Trainspotting (1996) Novel
- Crime (2021) Executive Producer
- T2 Trainspotting (2017) Executive Producer
- Filth (2013) Novel
- Swung (2015) as Male Bouncer
- Trigger Happy TV (2000) Cast
- Ucpanej systém (2026) Original Story
- The Acid House (1998) Screenplay
- Icons of Football (2023) as Self - Interviewed Guest
- Ecstasy (2011) Book
- Creation Stories (2021) Screenplay
- Britain's Murder Map with Vicky McClure and Jonny Owen (2026) as Self
- The Magnificent Eleven (2013) Writer
- Irvine Welsh: Reality Is Not Enough (2025) Writer
- The New Ten Commandments (2008) Director
- The 90s: Ten Years That Changed the World (2015) as Self
- Nuts (2007) Director
- Beyond Trainspotting: The World of Irvine Welsh (2023) as Self
- Dick Dynamite: 1944 (2024) as Mikael Leznik
- Simple Minds: Everything Is Possible (2025) as Self
- Dockers: Writing the Wrongs (1999) as Himself
- Offended by Irvine Welsh (2020) as Self - Presenter
- Dockers (1999) Writer
Irvine Welsh — FAQ
Where can I watch Irvine Welsh films in the UK?
Irvine Welsh'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 Irvine Welsh's most popular films?
Most-watched Irvine Welsh films currently: Trainspotting (1996), T2 Trainspotting (2017), Filth (2013), Swung (2015), Ucpanej systém (2026).
What TV shows has Irvine Welsh appeared in?
Selected TV credits: Arena (1975), Question Time (1979), Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg (2022), Crime (2021), Trigger Happy TV (2000).
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