Where to watch Grandpa's Great Escape (2018) in the UK
Grandpa's Great Escape (2018) is available to watch free in the UK on BBC iPlayer. Last verified on 1 August 2026 by ScreenSearch.
Many years ago, Grandpa was a World War II flying ace, but sadly he is now suffering from Alzheimer's disease. When his family can no longer look after him, he is moved to Twilight Towers, an old people's home. It soon becomes clear that Miss Dandy is running Twilight Towers for her own ulterior motives, and it is up to Grandpa and grandson Jack to make a daring escape. Failure could have the direst of consequences, but success will give Grandpa a final chance to relive his past and take to the sky once again in his beloved Spitfire.
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Is Grandpa's Great Escape on Netflix, Disney+ or Prime Video?
Quick answers for the UK's biggest streaming services, checked against today's data.
Netflix
No — Grandpa's Great Escape (2018) is not currently on Netflix in the UK. It is streaming on BBC iPlayer instead.
Amazon Prime Video
No — Grandpa's Great Escape (2018) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. It is streaming on BBC iPlayer instead.
Disney+
No — Grandpa's Great Escape (2018) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK. It is streaming on BBC iPlayer instead.
Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in Grandpa's Great Escape.
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Tom CourtenayGrandpa -
Kit ConnorJack -
Jennifer SaundersMiss Dandy -
David WalliamsBarry -
Samantha SpiroPatricia -
Alice NokesShelley -
Frankie FoxDazza -
Michele DotriceMiss Trifle
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Grandpa's Great Escape — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Grandpa's Great Escape for free in the UK?
Grandpa's Great Escape (2018) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on BBC iPlayer in the United Kingdom.
Is Grandpa's Great Escape on Netflix in the UK?
No — Grandpa's Great Escape (2018) is not currently on Netflix in the UK. It is streaming on BBC iPlayer instead.
Is Grandpa's Great Escape on Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
No — Grandpa's Great Escape (2018) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. It is streaming on BBC iPlayer instead.
Is Grandpa's Great Escape on Disney+ in the UK?
No — Grandpa's Great Escape (2018) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK. It is streaming on BBC iPlayer instead.
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