# Where to watch The Sharp End in the UK

> The Sharp End is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 4 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Runtime:** 50 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 7.5/10  
**Genres:** Comedy  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 4 May 2026 (2026-05-04T17:00:16.970Z)  

## Synopsis

The Sharp End was a 1991 British television comedy drama starring Gwen Taylor, James Cosmo and Philip Martin Brown. It was written by Roy Clarke and directed by Brian Parker and David Penn, and ran for eight episodes on BBC1 from 12 April 1991.

Taylor took the leading role of Celia Forrest, a recent widow who had decided to take on the running of her late husband's Debt Collection Agency. However, her decision to do this was much to the displeasure of her more ruthless business rival, who tried everything in his power to close her business down.

James Cosmo also starred as Carmichael, an illiterate hermit who was hired by Forrest as her assistant. He spent much of the series riding around on a pushbike with a tape recorder on which Forrest would record instructions of his tasks for the day.

The duo managed to keep the company running, but the series was less successful, and was cancelled after one season.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Sharp End in the UK?**

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