# Where to watch Equinox (1986) in the UK

> Equinox (1986) is available to watch free in the UK on Channel 4. Last verified on 17 September 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 1986  
**Runtime:** 60 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 6.7/10  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Seasons:** 12  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 17 September 2026 (2026-09-17T20:34:46.793Z)  

## Synopsis

Equinox was a long-running Channel 4 popular science and documentary programme. The series ran from 1986 to 2001, originally aired on a weekly basis. The number of films per series fell over the years, from eighteen one-hour films a year originally to twelve by the late 1990s. The last regular series was shown in 2001, with six films. One-off films have occasionally been aired under the title "Equinox Special".

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [Channel 4](https://www.channel4.com/search?q=Equinox)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Equinox for free in the UK?**

Equinox (1986) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom.

**Are all seasons of Equinox on the same service?**

Not always — TV licensing is sometimes negotiated season by season. ScreenSearch shows availability across all seasons on the title's page; for season-specific availability, look at the season picker inside the search dialog.

**Is Equinox on Netflix in the UK?**

No — Equinox (1986) is not currently on Netflix in the UK. It is streaming on Channel 4 instead.

**Is Equinox on Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

No — Equinox (1986) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. It is streaming on Channel 4 instead.

**Is Equinox on Disney+ in the UK?**

No — Equinox (1986) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK. It is streaming on Channel 4 instead.

**How accurate is this TV series's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/15716/equinox-1986
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/mFkpezZSQzAphYo23945YPgGTWD.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/15716/equinox-1986.json

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