Where to watch A Close Shave (1996) in the UK
A Close Shave (1996) is available to watch free in the UK on BBC iPlayer. Last verified on 10 August 2026 by ScreenSearch.
A cracking wacky adventure.
Wallace's whirlwind romance with the proprietor of the local wool shop puts his head in a spin, and Gromit is framed for sheep-rustling in a fiendish criminal plot.
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Streaming options in the United Kingdom
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Is A Close Shave on Netflix, Disney+ or Prime Video?
Quick answers for the UK's biggest streaming services, checked against today's data.
Netflix
No — A Close Shave (1996) is not currently on Netflix in the UK. It is streaming on BBC iPlayer instead.
Amazon Prime Video
No — A Close Shave (1996) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. It is streaming on BBC iPlayer instead.
Disney+
No — A Close Shave (1996) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK. It is streaming on BBC iPlayer instead.
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A Close Shave — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch A Close Shave for free in the UK?
A Close Shave (1996) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on BBC iPlayer in the United Kingdom.
Is A Close Shave on Netflix in the UK?
No — A Close Shave (1996) is not currently on Netflix in the UK. It is streaming on BBC iPlayer instead.
Is A Close Shave on Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
No — A Close Shave (1996) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. It is streaming on BBC iPlayer instead.
Is A Close Shave on Disney+ in the UK?
No — A Close Shave (1996) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK. It is streaming on BBC iPlayer instead.
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