# Where to watch Finders Keepers (1981) in the UK

> Finders Keepers (1981) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 19 September 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 1981  
**Runtime:** 30 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 8.0/10  
**Seasons:** 5  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 19 September 2026 (2026-09-19T07:43:36.134Z)  

## Synopsis

Finders Keepers is a children's game show broadcast by the BBC from 1981 to 1985. The show combined a quiz element with a computerised version of the game Battleships.

Two teams of three primary school-aged pupils would compete against each other. On scoring a "hit" at the Battleships game, the team had to answer a question to gain the associated points.

The show was also notable for host Richard Stilgoe playing the theme on a synthesiser live in the studio at the beginning, as well as the use of the phonetic alphabet to indicate the square on the battleship grid.

The game of Battleships was played on a 7x7 grid and ran on a BBC Microcomputer.

According to the Kaleidoscope Children's Guide, some editions of the series were wiped from the BBC archives in 1993.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Finders Keepers in the UK?**

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**Is Finders Keepers on Netflix in the UK?**

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**Is Finders Keepers on Disney+ in the UK?**

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## Sources

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