Where to watch David Essex in the UK
Find every David Essex film and TV show streaming, free, or available to rent in the UK. Updated daily — verified 20 September 2026.
David Essex OBE (born David Albert Cook) is an English musician, singer-songwriter and actor. Since the 1970s, Essex has attained nineteen Top 40 singles in the UK (including two numbers ones), and sixteen Top 40 albums. He has also had an extensive career as an actor performing on stage and screen.
David Essex films streaming in the UK
Most-watched films featuring David Essex, available across UK streaming, rent and buy.
David Essex TV shows streaming in the UK
Selected TV credits featuring David Essex.
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- Top of the Pops (1964) as Self
- Wogan (1982) as Self
- Countryfile (1988) as Self - Participant
- Heartbeat (1992) as Johnny Lee
- Numéro un (1975) as Self
- Midi Première (1975) as Self
- Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996) as Self
- Dinah! (1974) as Self
- Film '72 (1971) as Self
- Rock Concert (1973) as Self
- Daytime Live (1987) as Self
- The Frank Skinner Show (1995) as Self
- Système 2 (1975) as Self
- Cilla (1968) as Self
- Surprise, Surprise (1984) as Self
- Six Fifty-Five Special (1981) as Self
- The Kenny Everett Video Show (1978) as Self
- Harty (1983) as Self
- Cher (1975) as Self
- Bring Back... (2005) as Self - vocals
- Friday Night, Saturday Morning (1979) Cast
- The Cannon & Ball Show (1979) as Self
- The Val Doonican Music Show (1977) as Self
- The Big Bus (1976) as Bus Passenger
- Esther as Self
- The River (1988) as Davey Jackson
- Night Music (1982) as Self (guest)
- Twiggy (2025) as (archival footage)
- The Guvnors (2014) as Mickey Snr
- Hands Up! (1985) as Self (1981 footage)
- Assault (1971) as Man in Chemist Shop
- That'll Be The Day (1973) as Jim MacLaine
- Glam Rock at the BBC (2017) as Self (archive footage)
- Smashing Time (1967) as Beatnik (uncredited)
- The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1974 (1974) as Self
- The Black Prince (2017) as Colonel Hurbon
- Stardust (1974) as Jim MacLaine
- Silver Dream Racer (1980) as Nick Freeman
- Journey of Honor (1991) as Don Pedro
- The Laughter Show (1984) as Self
David Essex — FAQ
Where can I watch David Essex films in the UK?
David Essex'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 David Essex's most popular films?
Most-watched David Essex films currently: The Big Bus (1976), Twiggy (2025), The Guvnors (2014), Hands Up! (1985), Assault (1971).
What TV shows has David Essex appeared in?
Selected TV credits: Top of the Pops (1964), Wogan (1982), Countryfile (1988), Heartbeat (1992), Numéro un (1975).
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